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Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY)

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First-year retention rates measure the percentage of first-year students who come back to campus for a second year. This is an indicator of how happy students are generally with their decision to attend that institution as less students decide to drop out or transfer to another school.

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Rank	Institution	First Year Retention Rate	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	College of Southern Idaho	100	0	--	7576	35642	#1 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) College of Southern Idaho Twin Falls, ID First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,576 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,642
2	Eagle Gate College-Murray	100	100	--	26505	59213	#2 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Eagle Gate College-Murray Murray, UT Based in Murray, Eagle Gate College-Murray accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 0% of students attending Eagle Gate College-Murray currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,505 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
3	Colorado College	93.26	22.09	1,270 – 1,460	36123	47611	#3 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – 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 – 26% of accepted students enroll. With over 80 undergraduate majors available, Business/Managerial Economics is a common option. First Year Retention Rate 93 % 0.4% Acceptance Rate 22.1% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $36,123 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,611
4	Colorado School of Mines	93	60.69	1,330 – 1,480	29925	82950	#4 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – 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 First Year Retention Rate 93 % 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
5	Brigham Young University	91.32	68.62	1,310 – 1,440	16694	58450	#5 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – 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. 620 Cougars compete in the NCAA Division I-FBS, with most teams taking part in the Big Twelve Conference. First Year Retention Rate 91 % 0.4% Acceptance Rate 68.6% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $16,694 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,450
6	University of Colorado Boulder	90	78.09	1,270 – 1,440	26231	54939	#6 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – 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 First Year Retention Rate 90 % 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
7	University of Denver	88.97	85.38	1,200 – 1,390	45451	57118	#7 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – 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 88%. DU’s motto is “Pro Scientia et Religione,” or “For Knowledge and Spirit.” First Year Retention Rate 89 % 0.1% Acceptance Rate 85.4% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $45,451 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,118
8	Colorado State University-Fort Collins	88	88.63	1,070 – 1,300	21011	49748	#8 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – 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. First Year Retention Rate 88 % 2.4% Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $21,011 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,748
9	University of Utah	86.45	90.15	1,110 – 1,340	16583	55239	#9 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – 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. 29,000 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. First Year Retention Rate 86 % 0.5% Acceptance Rate 90.2% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $16,583 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,239
10	Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences	86	61.88	--	28110	59213	#10 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – 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. 56% 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. First Year Retention Rate 86 % Acceptance Rate 61.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $28,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
11	New Saint Andrews College	86	90.54	1,150 – 1,370	16692	52440	#11 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) New Saint Andrews College Moscow, ID Based in Moscow, New Saint Andrews College’s acceptance rate is 91% 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 86% first year retention rate and 39% of students will earn their degree......Read more First Year Retention Rate 86 % Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $16,692 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,440
12	Westminster University	85.94	65.13	1,120 – 1,290	26844	52994	#12 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – 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. First Year Retention Rate 86 % 13.1% Acceptance Rate 65.1% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $26,844 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,994
13	Colorado Christian University	84	100	1,010 – 1,210	30940	41623	#13 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – 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. First Year Retention Rate 84 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $30,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,623
14	Carroll College	82	70.93	1,070 – 1,290	25575	43507	#14 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – 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 First Year Retention Rate 82 % 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
15	Salish Kootenai College	82	100	--	6771	28894	#15 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Salish Kootenai College Pablo, MT Located in Pablo, Salish Kootenai College accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 60% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 82%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 82 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,771 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,894
16	The College of Idaho	82	49.1	1,080 – 1,300	21686	42097	#16 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – 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. First Year Retention Rate 82 % 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
17	Montana State University	81.8	99.38	1,080 – 1,290	20142	44757	#17 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – 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 19,900 applications and accepted 99% of them. Business/Commerce, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Mechanical Engineering are the most popular undergraduate majors....Read more First Year Retention Rate 82 % 4.2% Acceptance Rate 99.4% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $20,142 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,757
18	University of Wyoming	79.43	96.95	1,040 – 1,290	14872	48360	#18 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – 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.” First Year Retention Rate 79 % 0.5% Acceptance Rate 97.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $14,872 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,360
19	The University of Montana-Western	79	99.78	890 – 1,090	16745	37252	#19 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – 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 First Year Retention Rate 79 % 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
20	Boise State University	78.5	83.89	920 – 1,130	21583	45251	#20 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – 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, Business/Commerce, General, and Social Work. A somewhat selective school, it received 17,600 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 14,700. First Year Retention Rate 79 % 0.5% Acceptance Rate 83.9% SAT Score 920 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $21,583 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,251
21	University of Northern Colorado	78	94.5	960 – 1,200	19376	43756	#21 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – 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. First Year Retention Rate 78 % 2.8% Acceptance Rate 94.5% SAT Score 960 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $19,376 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,756
22	Northwest Nazarene University	77.41	71.59	1,040 – 1,250	30178	45488	#22 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – 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. First Year Retention Rate 77 % Acceptance Rate 71.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $30,178 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,488
23	Colorado Mesa University	77.3	83.14	930 – 1,170	15590	39223	#23 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Colorado Mesa University Grand Junction, CO Located in Grand Junction, Colorado Mesa University accepted 83% 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 First Year Retention Rate 77 % 1.8% Acceptance Rate 83.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $15,590 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,223
24	Montana Technological University	77	97.99	1,010 – 1,240	16665	48356	#24 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – 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. First Year Retention Rate 77 % Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $16,665 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,356
25	University of Idaho	77	74.76	980 – 1,230	15111	42602	#25 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – 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 First Year Retention Rate 77 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 74.8% SAT Score 980 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $15,111 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,602
26	University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus	76	77.61	950 – 1,220	14831	52475	#26 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, CO Although the Anschutz Medical Campus is located in Aurora, it’s considered a consolidated entity with the University of Colorado Denver campus. Denver has one of the largest graduate classes in the state, and Anschutz is one of the largest academic health centers throughout the Rocky Mountain region....Read more First Year Retention Rate 76 % 4.1% Acceptance Rate 77.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $14,831 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,475
27	Blackfeet Community College	75	100	--	0	59213	#27 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Blackfeet Community College Browning, MT Found in Browning, Blackfeet Community College accepts 100% of applicants and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 87% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 75 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
28	The University of Montana	74.8	95.86	1,080 – 1,290	17370	35729	#28 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – 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. First Year Retention Rate 75 % Acceptance Rate 95.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $17,370 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,729
29	Colorado State University Global	74	98.4	890 – 970	16510	65131	#29 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – 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 First Year Retention Rate 74 % 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
30	Neumont University	74	86.78	1,020 – 1,190	34557	77865	#30 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Neumont University 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 First Year Retention Rate 74 % 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
31	Western Colorado University	73	95.61	1,150 – 1,310	17711	40037	#31 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – 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.” 460 student athletes, known as the Mountaineers, compete in the NCAA Division II with football Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. Business Administration and Management, General is a popular undergraduate major. First Year Retention Rate 73 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $17,711 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,037
32	Utah Valley University	72.41	100	970 – 1,180	8721	46825	#32 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Utah Valley University Orem, UT Found in Orem, Utah Valley University’s acceptance rate is 100% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 42% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Utah Valley University, there is a 72% first year retention rate and a 19% four......Read more First Year Retention Rate 72 % 0.8% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $8,721 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,825
33	Aims Community College	72	100	--	8384	50742	#33 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Aims Community College Greeley, CO Found in Greeley, Aims Community College accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 32% of students attending Aims Community College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 72% of......Read more First Year Retention Rate 72 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,384 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,742
34	Idaho State University	72	83.96	--	12174	41377	#34 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Idaho State University Pocatello, ID Located in Pocatello, Idaho State University accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 80% of students at Idaho State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more First Year Retention Rate 72 % Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,174 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,377
35	Regis University	72	84.61	1,140 – 1,310	21618	64557	#35 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – 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 First Year Retention Rate 72 % 0.6% Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $21,618 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,557
36	Southern Utah University	72	99.98	1,040 – 1,240	11840	41147	#36 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Southern Utah University Cedar City, UT Found in Cedar City, Southern Utah University accepts 100% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 89% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 72 % 5.3% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $11,840 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,147
37	Brigham Young University-Idaho	71	95.75	1,010 – 1,230	8528	40447	#37 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – 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 First Year Retention Rate 71 % 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
38	University of Providence	71	55.73	970 – 1,180	16598	37734	#38 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) University of Providence Great Falls, MT Located in Great Falls, the University of Providence accepted 56% 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 71% first year......Read more First Year Retention Rate 71 % Acceptance Rate 55.7% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,598 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,734
39	University of Colorado Colorado Springs	70.4	96.66	1,000 – 1,240	16942	45766	#39 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO Colorado Springs is one of the four schools that are part of the University of Colorado system. The campus motto is “Let Your Light Shine” in Greek. Students can earn up to a Doctor's degree, and many undergraduates study Business Administration and Management, General. First Year Retention Rate 70 % 3.0% Acceptance Rate 96.7% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $16,942 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,766
40	Utah State University	68.1	92.12	1,050 – 1,290	15788	44822	#40 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – 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 First Year Retention Rate 68 % 4.1% Acceptance Rate 92.1% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $15,788 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,822
41	Eagle Gate College-Layton	67	100	--	27619	59213	#41 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Eagle Gate College-Layton Layton, UT Based in Layton, Eagle Gate College-Layton accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 0% of students attending Eagle Gate College-Layton will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 67 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $27,619 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
42	Provo College	67	0	--	22889	32673	#42 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Provo College Provo, UT First Year Retention Rate 67 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $22,889 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,673
43	Fort Lewis College	66	77.32	990 – 1,230	17114	36352	#43 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – 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 First Year Retention Rate 66 % 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
44	Utah Tech University	65.22	100	940 – 1,190	17598	37959	#44 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Utah Tech University Saint George, UT Based in Saint George, Utah Tech University accepts 100% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 78% of students at Utah Tech University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 65 % 4.1% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $17,598 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,959
45	Central Wyoming College	65	90.15	--	8283	30833	#45 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Central Wyoming College Riverton, WY Located in Riverton, Central Wyoming College’s acceptance rate is 90% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 76% of students attending Central Wyoming College will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 65 % Acceptance Rate 90.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,283 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,833
46	Northern Wyoming Community College District	65	90.15	--	9852	36014	#46 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Northern Wyoming Community College District Sheridan, WY Based in Sheridan, Northern Wyoming Community College District accepts 90% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 59% of students attending Northern Wyoming Community College District currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 65 % Acceptance Rate 90.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,852 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,014
47	Western Governors University	65	45.44	--	11328	69572	#47 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – 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. Computer Science is the most popular area of study. First Year Retention Rate 65 % Acceptance Rate 45.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,328 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,572
48	Lewis-Clark State College	64.58	99.64	880 – 1,100	15917	42133	#48 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Lewis-Clark State College Lewiston, ID Found in Lewiston, Lewis-Clark State College’s acceptance rate is 100%. 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 64% first year retention rate and......Read more First Year Retention Rate 65 % 5.9% Acceptance Rate 99.6% SAT Score 880 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $15,917 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,133
49	Montana State University-Northern	64	100	890 – 1,090	9961	45045	#49 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – 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 First Year Retention Rate 64 % 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
50	Trinidad State College	64	99.84	--	12198	36025	#50 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Trinidad State College Trinidad, CO Based in Trinidad, Trinidad State College accepts 100% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 59% of students attending Trinidad State College currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 64% and 0% of students will graduate in four......Read more First Year Retention Rate 64 % Acceptance Rate 99.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,198 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,025
51	Colorado State University Pueblo	63.59	98.39	900 – 1,130	13079	43053	#51 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Colorado State University Pueblo Pueblo, CO Found in Pueblo, Colorado State University Pueblo’s acceptance rate is 98%. 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 First Year Retention Rate 64 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 98.4% SAT Score 900 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $13,079 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,053
52	Metropolitan State University of Denver	63	98.8	890 – 1,140	14584	45391	#52 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – 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 First Year Retention Rate 63 % 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
53	Lamar Community College	62.9	100	--	12317	31813	#53 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Lamar Community College Lamar, CO Based in Lamar, Lamar Community College’s acceptance rate is 100% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 69% of students at Lamar Community College will receive institutional grant aid. 62% of students continued their studies at Lamar Community College after completing their first year....Read more First Year Retention Rate 63 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,317 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,813
54	Community College of Aurora	61	100	--	8352	38842	#54 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Community College of Aurora Aurora, CO Located in Aurora, Community College of Aurora accepts 100% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 16% of students at Community College of Aurora currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 61%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 61 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,352 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,842
55	Colorado Mountain College	60.38	100	--	7631	36307	#55 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Colorado Mountain College Glenwood Springs, CO Based in Glenwood Springs, Colorado Mountain College’s acceptance rate is 100% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 27% of students at Colorado Mountain College currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 60 % 151.6% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,631 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,307
56	Arizona College of Nursing-Salt Lake City	60	100	--	36100	32840	#56 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Arizona College of Nursing-Salt Lake City Murray, UT Located in Murray, Arizona College of Nursing-Salt Lake City’s acceptance rate is 100%. They charge $49 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 0% of students at Arizona College of Nursing-Salt Lake City currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 60 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $36,100 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,840
57	College of Eastern Idaho	60	100	--	8430	37934	#57 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) College of Eastern Idaho Idaho Falls, ID Found in Idaho Falls, the College of Eastern Idaho’s acceptance rate is 100%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 26% of students at the College of Eastern Idaho will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 60 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,430 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,934
58	Front Range Community College	60	100	--	12014	40548	#58 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Front Range Community College Westminster, CO Located in Westminster, Front Range Community College’s acceptance rate is 100%. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 0% of students attending Front Range Community College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 60 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,014 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,548
59	Eagle Gate College-Boise Campus	56	0	--	28238	36393	#59 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Eagle Gate College-Boise Campus Boise, ID First Year Retention Rate 56 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $28,238 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,393
60	Montana State University Billings	55.56	100	1,000 – 1,180	15018	39531	#60 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Montana State University Billings Billings, MT Based in Billings, Montana State University Billings accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown 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......Read more First Year Retention Rate 56 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,018 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,531
61	Ensign College	54	0	--	12505	43320	#61 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Ensign College Salt Lake City, UT First Year Retention Rate 54 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,505 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,320
62	Naropa University	54	100	980 – 1,200	27873	21841	#62 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – 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 First Year Retention Rate 54 % 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
63	Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design	54	100	990 – 1,160	31752	30280	#63 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – 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 First Year Retention Rate 54 % 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
64	Adams State University	51	30.76	870 – 1,080	13340	38338	#64 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Adams State University Alamosa, CO Found in Alamosa, Adams State University accepts 31% 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 19% of students will earn their degree in four years. Many......Read more First Year Retention Rate 51 % Acceptance Rate 30.8% SAT Score 870 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $13,340 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,338
65	Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs	51	91.79	--	16449	30406	#65 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – 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 First Year Retention Rate 51 % Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,449 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,406
66	Midwives College of Utah	50	85.71	--	37278	24743	#66 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – 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 First Year Retention Rate 50 % Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $37,278 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,743
67	Nightingale College	50	0	--	29077	63412	#67 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Nightingale College Salt Lake City, UT First Year Retention Rate 50 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $29,077 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,412
68	Colorado Northwestern Community College	49.32	95.99	--	12891	59213	#68 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Colorado Northwestern Community College Rangely, CO Located in Rangely, Colorado Northwestern Community College’s acceptance rate is 96% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 77% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 49 % 2.8% Acceptance Rate 96.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,891 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
69	Arizona College of Nursing-Aurora	46	100	--	35947	32840	#69 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Arizona College of Nursing-Aurora Aurora, CO Located in Aurora, Arizona College of Nursing-Aurora accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $49 for undergraduate applications and . About 0% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 46% and its four year......Read more First Year Retention Rate 46 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $35,947 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,840
70	Provo College-Idaho Falls Campus	40	0	--	32240	59213	#70 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Provo College-Idaho Falls Campus Idaho Falls, ID First Year Retention Rate 40 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $32,240 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213