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Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Mountain West Conference

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The percentage of instructors who are full time is one measure of overall academic and financial health of a given institution. In general, colleges and universities that employ more adjunct and part-time instructors are seen as less desirable as these faculty are often paid less and only work limited hours in their academic roles. But, this ranking is not always a strong indicator of academic quality.

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Rank	Institution	% of Instructors Who Are Full Time	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	United States Air Force Academy	100	13.93	1,250 – 1,460	0	63721	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Mountain West Conference United States Air Force Academy USAF Academy, CO Students who complete the United States Air Force Academy’s four year program receive commissions as second lieutenants along with their bachelor’s degrees. The USAFA is extremely selective, and 79% of accepted students enroll. With a 7 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, it also boasts a very high first year retention rate of 96%. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 100 % 2.0% Acceptance Rate 13.9% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
2	University of Wyoming	99.1803	96.88	1,040 – 1,280	13299	48360	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Mountain West Conference 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.” % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 99 % 0.1% Acceptance Rate 96.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $13,299 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,360
3	Utah State University	97.0962	92.47	1,050 – 1,310	15825	44822	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Mountain West Conference 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 78% of students at Utah State University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 97 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 92.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $15,825 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,822
4	Colorado State University-Fort Collins	76.2198	88.57	1,070 – 1,300	19828	49748	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Mountain West Conference 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. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 76 % 4.3% Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $19,828 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,748
5	University of Hawaii at Manoa	72.5592	69.67	1,030 – 1,260	14557	45701	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Mountain West Conference University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI Found in Honolulu, the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s acceptance rate is 70% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $100 for graduate applications. Approximately 63% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Hawaii at Manoa, there is a 76% first year retention rate and a......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 73 % 0.9% Acceptance Rate 69.7% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $14,557 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,701
6	University of New Mexico-Main Campus	69.0025	79.33	910 – 1,180	7528	37150	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Mountain West Conference University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM Based in Albuquerque, the University of New Mexico-Main Campus’s acceptance rate is 79% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 74% of students attending the University of New Mexico-Main Campus will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 69 % 4.1% Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 910 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $7,528 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,150
7	University of Nevada-Reno	57.7574	73.71	1,020 – 1,250	16801	49182	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Mountain West Conference University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV Found in Reno, the University of Nevada-Reno’s acceptance rate is 74% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 83% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Nevada-Reno, there is a 80% first year retention rate and around 40% of undergraduates will earn a degree......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 58 % 1.8% Acceptance Rate 73.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $16,801 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,182
8	Boise State University	54.6247	87.21	920 – 1,130	19037	45251	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Mountain West Conference 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 Administration and Management, General, and Social Work. A non selective school, it received 16,100 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 14,000. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 55 % 2.7% Acceptance Rate 87.2% SAT Score 920 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $19,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,251
9	California State University-Fresno	54.1583	96.38	890 – 1,100	7303	44012	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Mountain West Conference California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA Based in Fresno, California State University-Fresno’s acceptance rate is 96% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 66% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At California State University-Fresno, there is a 82% first year retention rate and a 18% four year graduation rate....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 54 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 96.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $7,303 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,012
10	San Diego State University	47.8035	35.98	1,100 – 1,320	19500	52620	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Mountain West Conference San Diego State University San Diego, CA Located in San Diego, San Diego State University’s acceptance rate is 36%. They request $70 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 90% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 48 % 2.2% Acceptance Rate 36.0% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,500 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,620
11	University of Nevada-Las Vegas	47.1182	84.59	980 – 1,220	11388	42865	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Mountain West Conference University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV Based in Las Vegas, the University of Nevada-Las Vegas accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 76% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 47 % 4.0% Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 980 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $11,388 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,865
12	San Jose State University	43.5833	84.61	--	13833	62448	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Mountain West Conference San Jose State University San Jose, CA Located in San Jose, San Jose State University’s acceptance rate is 85% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 36% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 44 % 0.1% Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,448

School data is from 2022–2023 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

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2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Mountain West Conference

100 % 2.0%

13.9%

1,250 – 1,460

$0

$63,721

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Mountain West Conference

99 % 0.1%

96.9%

1,040 – 1,280

$13,299

$48,360

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Mountain West Conference

97 % 1.1%

92.5%

1,050 – 1,310

$15,825

$44,822

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Mountain West Conference

76 % 4.3%

88.6%

1,070 – 1,300

$19,828

$49,748

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Mountain West Conference

73 % 0.9%

69.7%

1,030 – 1,260

$14,557

$45,701

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Mountain West Conference

69 % 4.1%

79.3%

910 – 1,180

$7,528

$37,150

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Mountain West Conference

58 % 1.8%

73.7%

1,020 – 1,250

$16,801

$49,182

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Mountain West Conference

55 % 2.7%

87.2%

920 – 1,130

$19,037

$45,251

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Mountain West Conference

54 % 1.1%

96.4%

890 – 1,100

$7,303

$44,012

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Mountain West Conference

48 % 2.2%

36.0%

1,100 – 1,320

$19,500

$52,620

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Mountain West Conference

47 % 4.0%

84.6%

980 – 1,220

$11,388

$42,865

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Mountain West Conference

44 % 0.1%

84.6%

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$13,833

$62,448

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