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Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY)

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Rank	Institution	% First Year International Students	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Brigham Young University-Idaho	30.6455664405928	95.75	1,010 – 1,230	8528	40447	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – 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 International Students 31 825.7% 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
2	Northwest College	16.3461538461538	0	--	10044	58542	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Northwest College Powell, WY % First Year International Students 16 14.8% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,044 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,542
3	Central Wyoming College	12.8289473684211	0	--	8283	30833	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Central Wyoming College Riverton, WY % First Year International Students 13 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,283 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,833
4	Weber State University	10.7218124341412	0	--	11333	47061	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Weber State University Ogden, UT % First Year International Students 11 183.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,061
5	University of Idaho	9.87654320987654	75.53	1,000 – 1,240	15111	42602	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – 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 International Students 10 57.8% 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
6	Ensign College	7.72379912663756	0	--	12505	43320	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Ensign College Salt Lake City, UT % First Year International Students 8 84.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,505 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,320
7	Southern Utah University	7.51740139211137	81.79	1,040 – 1,240	11840	41147	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – 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 % First Year International Students 8 42.9% 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
8	Colorado College	6.72268907563025	18.47	1,270 – 1,460	36123	47611	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – 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. % First Year International Students 7 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
9	Snow College	6.41417226634087	0	--	5626	34587	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Snow College Ephraim, UT % First Year International Students 6 2.1% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,626 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,587
10	University of Utah	3.54940843192801	85.98	1,130 – 1,350	16583	55239	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – 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. % First Year International Students 4 49.9% 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
11	University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus	3.54166666666667	74.68	1,000 – 1,240	14831	52475	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – 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 % First Year International Students 4 46.1% 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
12	Western Governors University	2.60653702937526	45.44	--	11328	69572	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – 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. % First Year International Students 3 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	University of Denver	2.54300673148841	77.81	1,270 – 1,430	45451	57118	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – 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.” % First Year International Students 3 11.7% 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
14	University of Wyoming	2.51046025104602	96.88	1,070 – 1,290	14872	48360	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – 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 International Students 3 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
15	University of Colorado Boulder	1.64155005382131	78.08	1,270 – 1,440	26231	54939	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – 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 International Students 2 4.1% 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
16	Brigham Young University	1.59427362941272	67.78	1,310 – 1,440	16694	58450	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – 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. % First Year International Students 2 9.6% 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
17	Utah State University	1.04393214441061	92.47	1,050 – 1,310	15788	44822	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – 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 International Students 1 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
18	Utah Valley University	0.785229202037351	0	--	8721	46825	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Utah Valley University Orem, UT % First Year International Students 1 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,721 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,825

School data is from 2023–2024 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

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