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Rank	Institution	Undergraduates	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Colorado State University Global	7157	98.4	890 – 970	16510	65131	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Colorado State University Global Denver, CO Found in Denver, Colorado State University Global accepts 98% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 10% of students attending Colorado State University Global currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first......Read more Undergraduates 7,157 Acceptance Rate 98.4% SAT Score 890 – 970 Avg. Net Price $16,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,131
2	Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs	28246	91.79	--	16449	30406	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO Found in Colorado Springs, Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs’s acceptance rate is 92% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 26% of students at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs will receive grant aid from the school. At Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs,......Read more Undergraduates 28,246 Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,449 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,406
3	Brigham Young University-Idaho	45585	95.75	1,010 – 1,230	8528	40447	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Brigham Young University-Idaho Rexburg, ID Based in Rexburg, Brigham Young University-Idaho accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 39% of students attending Brigham Young University-Idaho will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention......Read more Undergraduates 45,585 Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $8,528 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,447
4	Fort Lewis College	3392	77.3	990 – 1,230	17114	36352	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Fort Lewis College Durango, CO Found in Durango, Fort Lewis College accepts 77% of applicants and charges $40 for undergraduate applications. About 61% of students attending Fort Lewis College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 3,392 Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 990 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $17,114 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,352
5	Colorado Christian University	8200	97.64	1,010 – 1,210	30940	41623	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Colorado Christian University Lakewood, CO Colorado Christian University has a first year retention rate - 84%%. Unlike many schools who use Latin in their mottos, CCU takes inspiration from the Greeks. “χαρις και αληθεια” translates to mean “Grace and Truth.” Mental Health Counseling/Counselor is a popular area of study. Undergraduates 8,200 Acceptance Rate 97.6% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $30,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,623
6	New Saint Andrews College	350	83.89	1,150 – 1,370	16692	63721	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) New Saint Andrews College Moscow, ID Based in Moscow, New Saint Andrews College’s acceptance rate is 84% and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 85% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At New Saint Andrews College, there is a 85% first year retention rate and 64% of students will earn their degree......Read more Undergraduates 350 Acceptance Rate 83.9% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $16,692 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
7	Nazarene Bible College	527	48.07	--	0	37119	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Nazarene Bible College Colorado Springs, CO Undergraduates 527 Acceptance Rate 48.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,119
8	Adams State University	1605	99.18	890 – 1,170	13340	38338	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Adams State University Alamosa, CO Found in Alamosa, Adams State University accepts 99% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 82% of students attending Adams State University will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 51% and 21% of students will earn their degree in four years. Many......Read more Undergraduates 1,605 Acceptance Rate 99.2% SAT Score 890 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $13,340 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,338
9	Western Colorado University	3148	99.71	1,150 – 1,310	17711	40037	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Western Colorado University Gunnison, CO Western Colorado University’s motto is “Potestas ad Ministrandum,” which is Latin for “The Power to Serve.” 420 student athletes, known as the Mountaineers, compete in the NCAA Division II with football Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. Biology/Biological Sciences, General is a popular undergraduate major. Undergraduates 3,148 Acceptance Rate 99.7% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $17,711 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,037
10	Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design	2061	100	990 – 1,160	31752	30280	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design Lakewood, CO Found in Lakewood, Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 43% of students at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Undergraduates 2,061 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $31,752 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,280
11	The College of Idaho	1041	49.1	1,080 – 1,300	21686	42097	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) The College of Idaho Caldwell, ID Founded in 1891, The College of Idaho is the oldest private liberal arts college in the state. The school offers up to Doctor's degrees, and graduates have entered impressive careers in business, politics, law, and sports. Many students pursue degrees in Business Administration and Management, General. Undergraduates 1,041 Acceptance Rate 49.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $21,686 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,097
12	Western Governors University	155088	45.44	--	11328	69572	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Western Governors University Salt Lake City, UT Opening in 1997, Western Governors University is entirely online. It’s made up of four colleges – School of Business, School of Technology, School of Education, and the Leavitt School of Health. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular area of study. Undergraduates 155,088 Acceptance Rate 45.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,328 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,572
13	Rocky Mountain College	851	69.61	970 – 1,180	20791	41783	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Rocky Mountain College Billings, MT Rocky Mountain College is a fairly selective school. During the last admissions cycle, it received 1,410 applications and accepted 1,000. Athletes are known as the Battlin’ Bears and, wearing forest green and Vegas gold, they compete in Football, Basketball, and Soccer, among other sports. Undergraduates 851 Acceptance Rate 69.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $20,791 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,783
14	Montana State University	15046	82.14	1,080 – 1,290	20142	44757	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Montana State University Bozeman, MT “Mountains and Mines” is the motto of Montana State University. In the last admissions cycle, the school received 21,700 applications and accepted 82% of them. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General, and Mechanical Engineering are the most popular undergraduate majors....Read more Undergraduates 15,046 Acceptance Rate 82.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $20,142 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,757
15	Neumont College of Computer Science	453	86.78	1,020 – 1,190	34557	77865	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Neumont College of Computer Science Salt Lake City, UT One of the younger colleges in America, the Neumont College of Computer Science was founded in 2003. The school offers 5 total undergraduate majors: Computer Programming, Network and System Administration, Information Technology Project Management, Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design, and Modeling,......Read more Undergraduates 453 Acceptance Rate 86.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $34,557 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $77,865
16	Westminster University	842	66.57	1,130 – 1,340	26844	52994	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Westminster University Salt Lake City, UT Westminster College became Westminster University in 2023. Over 50 Olympians have studied at the school. During the 2014 Olympics, 23 Westminster students were part of Team USA – 18 in 2018. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most sought after program at the school. Undergraduates 842 Acceptance Rate 66.6% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $26,844 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,994
17	University of Providence	590	50.28	850 – 1,140	16598	37734	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) University of Providence Great Falls, MT Located in Great Falls, the University of Providence accepted 50% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At the University of Providence, there is a 72% first year......Read more Undergraduates 590 Acceptance Rate 50.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $16,598 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,734
18	Nightingale College	5986	0	--	29077	63412	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Nightingale College Salt Lake City, UT Undergraduates 5,986 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $29,077 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,412
19	Carroll College	1112	70.93	1,070 – 1,290	25575	43507	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Carroll College Helena, MT Though the school seal features two lions, Carroll College’s mascot is actually a St. Bernard named Halo. Student athletes compete as the Fighting Saints in Football, Basketball, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), among others....Read more Undergraduates 1,112 Acceptance Rate 70.9% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $25,575 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,507
20	Trinidad State College	1613	0	--	12198	36025	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Trinidad State College Trinidad, CO Undergraduates 1,613 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,198 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,025
21	Colorado College	2031	18.47	1,270 – 1,460	36123	47611	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Colorado College Colorado Springs, CO Scientia et Disciplina is the Latin motto of Colorado College which means “Learning through Hard Work.” It’s an extremely selective school – 30% of accepted students enroll. With over 80 undergraduate majors available, Political Science and Government, General is a common option. Undergraduates 2,031 Acceptance Rate 18.5% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $36,123 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,611
22	The University of Montana	7891	95.86	1,140 – 1,310	17370	35729	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) The University of Montana Missoula, MT Located along the Clark Fork River, The University of Montana's Grizzlies and Lady Griz compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Big Sky Conference. Alumni include Colin Meloy, J.K. Simmons, and Carroll O’Connor, as well as numerous professional athletes, scientists, and politicians. Undergraduates 7,891 Acceptance Rate 95.9% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $17,370 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,729
23	Northwest Nazarene University	1043	64.74	1,020 – 1,250	30178	45488	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Northwest Nazarene University Nampa, ID 99% of students receive grant aid to help them afford their education at Northwest Nazarene University. A NCAA Division II without football school, there are also athletic scholarships available, averaging $25,146 each. NNU has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 77% first year retention rate. Undergraduates 1,043 Acceptance Rate 64.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $30,178 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,488
24	Colorado State University Pueblo	5086	94.9	1,010 – 1,240	13079	43053	#24 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Colorado State University Pueblo Pueblo, CO Found in Pueblo, Colorado State University Pueblo’s acceptance rate is 95%. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. Approximately 83% of students at Colorado State University Pueblo will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 5,086 Acceptance Rate 94.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $13,079 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,053
25	University of Denver	6614	77.81	1,270 – 1,430	45451	57118	#25 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) University of Denver Denver, CO The University of Denver is home to the Evans Memorial Chapel, the oldest building on campus and the oldest Protestant church in the city. It has a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 and a first year retention rate of 89%. DU’s motto is “Pro Scientia et Religione,” or “For Knowledge and Spirit.” Undergraduates 6,614 Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $45,451 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,118
26	Northwest College	1486	0	--	10044	58542	#26 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Northwest College Powell, WY Undergraduates 1,486 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,044 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,542
27	Boise State University	23983	87.21	1,050 – 1,220	21583	45251	#27 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Boise State University Boise, ID Located on the Boise River, Boise State University also offers dozens of programs online. Many choose to study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Social Work, Business Administration and Management, and General. A non selective school, it received 16,100 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 14,000. Undergraduates 23,983 Acceptance Rate 87.2% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $21,583 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,251
28	Colorado State University-Fort Collins	26221	88.54	1,100 – 1,310	21011	49748	#28 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO The flagship university of Colorado, CSU’s mascot is Cam the Ram. Popular sports on campus include Football, Basketball, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), among others. Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular major at the school by far. CSU has a 17 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Undergraduates 26,221 Acceptance Rate 88.5% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $21,011 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,748
29	Colorado Northwestern Community College	1271	0	--	12891	39760	#29 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Colorado Northwestern Community College Rangely, CO Undergraduates 1,271 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,891 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,760
30	University of Colorado Colorado Springs	9302	97.35	1,020 – 1,230	16942	45766	#30 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO Located in Colorado Springs, the University of Colorado Colorado Springs accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $50 to apply. Approximately 73% of students at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs currently receive institutional grant aid to make......Read more Undergraduates 9,302 Acceptance Rate 97.4% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $16,942 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,766
31	Colorado School of Mines	6195	60.69	1,330 – 1,480	29925	82950	#31 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Colorado School of Mines Golden, CO The programs offered at Colorado School of Mines are all focused on energy and environment, so all available majors are in STEM fields. The Orediggers are led on by their mascots Marvin the Miner and Blaster the Burro....Read more Undergraduates 6,195 Acceptance Rate 60.7% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $29,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $82,950
32	University of Utah	28064	85.98	1,130 – 1,350	16583	55239	#32 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT The University of Utah’s campus is nestled between mountains and the Great Salt Lake. 28,000 are undergraduate students. The oldest higher education institution in the state, U of U was founded in 1850 and originally called University of Deseret. Class sizes are larger, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Undergraduates 28,064 Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $16,583 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,239
33	Idaho State University	10834	0	--	12174	41377	#33 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Idaho State University Pocatello, ID Undergraduates 10,834 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,174 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,377
34	Naropa University	339	100	980 – 1,200	27873	21841	#34 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Naropa University Boulder, CO Based in Boulder, Naropa University accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 83% of students attending Naropa University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 339 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $27,873 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $21,841
35	Aims Community College	8542	0	--	8384	39696	#35 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Aims Community College Greeley, CO Undergraduates 8,542 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,384 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,696
36	Montana State University-Northern	919	100	890 – 1,090	9961	45045	#36 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Montana State University-Northern Havre, MT Based in Havre, Montana State University-Northern accepts 100% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 53% of students attending Montana State University-Northern will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 919 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $9,961 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,045
37	Regis University	2689	86.46	1,110 – 1,340	21618	64557	#37 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Regis University Denver, CO Regis University was originally in Las Vegas, Nevada, when it opened in 1877, with the apt name of Las Vegas College. It moved only 10 years later, and received its current name in 1991....Read more Undergraduates 2,689 Acceptance Rate 86.5% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $21,618 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,557
38	Metropolitan State University of Denver	17274	98.8	890 – 1,140	14584	45391	#38 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, CO Based in Denver, Metropolitan State University of Denver’s acceptance rate is 99%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. About 38% of students attending Metropolitan State University of Denver will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 17,274 Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score 890 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $14,584 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,391
39	Colorado Mesa University	9473	82.03	940 – 1,170	15590	39223	#39 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Colorado Mesa University Grand Junction, CO Located in Grand Junction, Colorado Mesa University accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 57% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Undergraduates 9,473 Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $15,590 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,223
40	Brigham Young University	32952	67.78	1,310 – 1,440	16694	58450	#40 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Brigham Young University Provo, UT Management Science is the most commonly chosen undergraduate major at Brigham Young University. BYU has four satellite campuses in Jerusalem, Salt Lake City, Washington D.C., and London. 567 Cougars compete in the NCAA Division I-FBS, with most teams taking part in the Big Twelve Conference. Undergraduates 32,952 Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $16,694 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,450
41	Laramie County Community College	4193	0	--	7113	38656	#41 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Laramie County Community College Cheyenne, WY Undergraduates 4,193 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,113 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,656
42	University of Colorado Boulder	32244	78.08	1,270 – 1,440	26231	54939	#42 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO The Boulder campus is the flagship school of the University of Colorado system. It was actually founded a few months before Colorado became a state in 1876. Athletes, called the Buffaloes, are part of the Big Twelve Conference....Read more Undergraduates 32,244 Acceptance Rate 78.1% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $26,231 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,939
43	Utah Tech University	13006	0	--	17598	37959	#43 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Utah Tech University Saint George, UT Undergraduates 13,006 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $17,598 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,959
44	College of Southern Idaho	10176	0	--	7576	35642	#44 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) College of Southern Idaho Twin Falls, ID Undergraduates 10,176 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,576 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,642
45	Red Rocks Community College	8322	0	--	8478	41495	#45 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Red Rocks Community College Lakewood, CO Undergraduates 8,322 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,478 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,495
46	Colorado Mountain College	5494	0	--	7631	36307	#46 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Colorado Mountain College Glenwood Springs, CO Undergraduates 5,494 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,631 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,307
47	Community College of Denver	7965	0	--	9991	36412	#47 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Community College of Denver Denver, CO Undergraduates 7,965 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,991 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,412
48	Arapahoe Community College	15012	0	--	10332	43676	#48 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Arapahoe Community College Littleton, CO Undergraduates 15,012 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,332 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,676
49	University of Idaho	9574	75.53	1,000 – 1,240	15111	42602	#49 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) University of Idaho Moscow, ID “A Legacy of Leading” is the motto of the University of Idaho. Founded in 1889, it was the only university in the state until 1963. The Vandals compete in Football, Basketball, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), among others....Read more Undergraduates 9,574 Acceptance Rate 75.5% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $15,111 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,602
50	Central Wyoming College	2205	0	--	8283	30833	#50 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Central Wyoming College Riverton, WY Undergraduates 2,205 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,283 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,833
51	Front Range Community College	21970	0	--	12014	40548	#51 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Front Range Community College Westminster, CO Undergraduates 21,970 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,014 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,548
52	Pikes Peak State College	12556	0	--	5609	35799	#52 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Pikes Peak State College Colorado Springs, CO Undergraduates 12,556 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,609 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,799
53	Pueblo Community College	7284	0	--	13391	33368	#53 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Pueblo Community College Pueblo, CO Undergraduates 7,284 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,391 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,368
54	University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus	13921	74.68	1,000 – 1,240	14831	52475	#54 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, CO Based in Denver, the University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus’s acceptance rate is 75% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 79% of students attending the University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 13,921 Acceptance Rate 74.7% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $14,831 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,475
55	The University of Montana-Western	1335	99.78	890 – 1,090	16745	37252	#55 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) The University of Montana-Western Dillon, MT Based in Dillon, The University of Montana-Western’s acceptance rate is 100% and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 44% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 1,335 Acceptance Rate 99.8% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $16,745 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,252
56	Lewis-Clark State College	3793	87.69	850 – 1,110	15917	42133	#56 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Lewis-Clark State College Lewiston, ID Found in Lewiston, Lewis-Clark State College’s acceptance rate is 88%. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 72% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Lewis-Clark State College, there is a 61% first year retention rate and......Read more Undergraduates 3,793 Acceptance Rate 87.7% SAT Score 850 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $15,917 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,133
57	University of Northern Colorado	6480	85.85	970 – 1,200	19376	43756	#57 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO Also known as UNC, the university’s motto is "Sapientia in aeternum est" or “Wisdom is eternal.” 93% of UNC students receive institutional grant aid—$5,393 on average. Klawz the Bear is the school's mascot, and their colors are navy blue and gold. Notable alumni of UNC include musicians, champion athletes, and politicians. Undergraduates 6,480 Acceptance Rate 85.9% SAT Score 970 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $19,376 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,756
58	Ensign College	7594	0	--	12505	43320	#58 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Ensign College Salt Lake City, UT Undergraduates 7,594 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,505 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,320
59	University of Wyoming	8130	96.88	1,070 – 1,290	14872	48360	#59 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) University of Wyoming Laramie, WY The University of Wyoming was founded in 1886, four years before Wyoming became a state. It’s one of the rare schools that features a live animal mascot – a horse named Cowboy Joy. Another mascot, Pistol Pete, is played by a student. Brown and gold are the official school colors, and their motto is simple – “Equality.” Undergraduates 8,130 Acceptance Rate 96.9% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $14,872 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,360
60	Southern Utah University	13126	81.79	1,040 – 1,240	11840	41147	#60 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Southern Utah University Cedar City, UT Found in Cedar City, Southern Utah University accepts 82% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 89% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 13,126 Acceptance Rate 81.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $11,840 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,147
61	Montana Technological University	1497	91.05	1,020 – 1,220	16665	48356	#61 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Montana Technological University Butte, MT Montana Technological University’s motto “De Re Metallica,” or “Of the metals,” pays homage to the school’s original name – the Montana School of Mines. The school’s seal features mining tools as well. The Orediggers wear green and copper, and athletes could be eligible for athletic scholarships. Undergraduates 1,497 Acceptance Rate 91.1% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $16,665 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,356
62	Western Wyoming Community College	2653	0	--	8913	38726	#62 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Western Wyoming Community College Rock Springs, WY Undergraduates 2,653 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,913 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,726
63	Salish Kootenai College	636	0	--	6771	28894	#63 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Salish Kootenai College Pablo, MT Undergraduates 636 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,771 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,894
64	Montana State University Billings	3881	99.47	1,000 – 1,180	15018	39531	#64 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Montana State University Billings Billings, MT Based in Billings, Montana State University Billings accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $30 for undergraduate applications. About 78% of students at Montana State University Billings currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is......Read more Undergraduates 3,881 Acceptance Rate 99.5% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,018 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,531
65	Weber State University	31672	0	--	11333	47061	#65 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Weber State University Ogden, UT Undergraduates 31,672 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,061
66	Utah State University	25706	92.47	1,050 – 1,310	15788	44822	#66 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Utah State University Logan, UT Based in Logan, Utah State University accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 73% of students at Utah State University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 25,706 Acceptance Rate 92.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $15,788 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,822
67	Utah Valley University	45810	0	--	8721	46825	#67 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Utah Valley University Orem, UT Undergraduates 45,810 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,721 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,825
68	Aaniiih Nakoda College	120	0	--	6933	19990	#68 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Aaniiih Nakoda College Harlem, MT Undergraduates 120 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,933 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $19,990
69	Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences	2058	61.88	--	28110	45177	#69 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences Draper, UT Previously known as the Ameritech College of Healthcare, Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences fairly selective. 80% of accepted students go on to attend. The only undergraduate major Joyce offers is Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. It also has a 100% four year graduation rate. Undergraduates 2,058 Acceptance Rate 61.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $28,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,177
70	Snow College	5577	0	--	5626	34587	#70 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Snow College Ephraim, UT Undergraduates 5,577 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,626 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,587
71	Concorde Career College-Aurora	256	90.46	--	16648	40181	#71 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Concorde Career College-Aurora Aurora, CO Undergraduates 256 Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,648 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,181
72	Eagle Gate College-Murray	363	0	--	26505	36393	#72 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Eagle Gate College-Murray Murray, UT Undergraduates 363 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,505 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,393
73	Midwives College of Utah	234	85.71	--	37278	24743	#73 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Midwives College of Utah Salt Lake City, UT Found in Salt Lake City, Midwives College of Utah accepts 86% of applicants. They require $65 for undergraduate applications. About 0% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $0 each. The first year retention rate is 50%....Read more Undergraduates 234 Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $37,278 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,743
74	Eagle Gate College-Boise Campus	617	0	--	28238	36393	#74 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Eagle Gate College-Boise Campus Boise, ID Undergraduates 617 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $28,238 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,393
75	Provo College-Idaho Falls Campus	270	0	--	32240	59213	#75 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Overall) – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Provo College-Idaho Falls Campus Idaho Falls, ID Undergraduates 270 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $32,240 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213