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Rank	Institution	Est. Median SAT	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Colorado School of Mines	1399	60.69	1,330 – 1,480	29925	82950	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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 Est. Median SAT 1,399 0.2% 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
2	Brigham Young University	1374	67.78	1,310 – 1,440	16694	58450	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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. Est. Median SAT 1,374 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
3	Colorado College	1357	18.47	1,270 – 1,460	36123	47611	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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. Est. Median SAT 1,357 6.2% 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
4	University of Colorado Boulder	1351	78.08	1,270 – 1,440	26231	54939	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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 Est. Median SAT 1,351 0.4% 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
5	University of Denver	1347	77.81	1,270 – 1,430	45451	57118	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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.” Est. Median SAT 1,347 0.1% 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
6	New Saint Andrews College	1256	83.89	1,150 – 1,370	16692	63721	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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 Est. Median SAT 1,256 0.3% 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	University of Utah	1237	85.98	1,130 – 1,350	16583	55239	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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. Est. Median SAT 1,237 0.3% 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
8	Westminster University	1233	66.57	1,130 – 1,340	26844	52994	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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. Est. Median SAT 1,233 1.2% 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
9	Western Colorado University	1230	99.71	1,150 – 1,310	17711	40037	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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. Est. Median SAT 1,230 7.5% 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	The University of Montana	1225	95.86	1,140 – 1,310	17370	35729	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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. Est. Median SAT 1,225 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
11	Regis University	1222	86.46	1,110 – 1,340	21618	64557	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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 Est. Median SAT 1,222 7.7% 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
12	Colorado State University-Fort Collins	1204	88.54	1,100 – 1,310	21011	49748	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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. Est. Median SAT 1,204 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
13	The College of Idaho	1189	49.1	1,080 – 1,300	21686	42097	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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. Est. Median SAT 1,189 0.8% 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
14	Montana State University	1184	82.14	1,080 – 1,290	20142	44757	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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 Est. Median SAT 1,184 1.7% 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	Carroll College	1179	70.93	1,070 – 1,290	25575	43507	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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 Est. Median SAT 1,179 4.0% 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
16	University of Wyoming	1179	96.88	1,070 – 1,290	14872	48360	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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.” Est. Median SAT 1,179 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
17	Utah State University	1176	92.47	1,050 – 1,310	15788	44822	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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 Est. Median SAT 1,176 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	Southern Utah University	1140	81.79	1,040 – 1,240	11840	41147	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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 Est. Median SAT 1,140 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
19	Boise State University	1135	87.21	1,050 – 1,220	21583	45251	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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. Est. Median SAT 1,135 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
20	Northwest Nazarene University	1134	64.74	1,020 – 1,250	30178	45488	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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. Est. Median SAT 1,134 3.7% 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
21	University of Colorado Colorado Springs	1125	97.35	1,020 – 1,230	16942	45766	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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 Est. Median SAT 1,125 1.7% 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
22	Colorado State University Pueblo	1124	94.9	1,010 – 1,240	13079	43053	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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 Est. Median SAT 1,124 11.8% 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
23	Brigham Young University-Idaho	1120	95.75	1,010 – 1,230	8528	40447	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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 Est. Median SAT 1,120 0.4% 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
24	Montana Technological University	1120	91.05	1,020 – 1,220	16665	48356	#24 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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. Est. Median SAT 1,120 1.4% 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
25	University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus	1119	74.68	1,000 – 1,240	14831	52475	#25 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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 Est. Median SAT 1,119 0.4% 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
26	University of Idaho	1119	75.53	1,000 – 1,240	15111	42602	#26 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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 Est. Median SAT 1,119 2.8% 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
27	Colorado Christian University	1110	97.64	1,010 – 1,210	30940	41623	#27 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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. Est. Median SAT 1,110 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
28	Fort Lewis College	1109	77.3	990 – 1,230	17114	36352	#28 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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 Est. Median SAT 1,109 2.3% 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
29	Neumont College of Computer Science	1105	86.78	1,020 – 1,190	34557	77865	#29 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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 Est. Median SAT 1,105 3.9% 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
30	Montana State University Billings	1090	99.47	1,000 – 1,180	15018	39531	#30 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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 Est. Median SAT 1,090 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
31	Naropa University	1090	100	980 – 1,200	27873	21841	#31 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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 Est. Median SAT 1,090 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
32	University of Northern Colorado	1085	85.85	970 – 1,200	19376	43756	#32 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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. Est. Median SAT 1,085 0.5% 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
33	Rocky Mountain College	1075	69.61	970 – 1,180	20791	41783	#33 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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. Est. Median SAT 1,075 2.3% 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
34	Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design	1075	100	990 – 1,160	31752	30280	#34 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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 Est. Median SAT 1,075 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
35	Colorado Mesa University	1055	82.03	940 – 1,170	15590	39223	#35 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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 Est. Median SAT 1,055 1.4% 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
36	Adams State University	1030	99.18	890 – 1,170	13340	38338	#36 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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 Est. Median SAT 1,030 1.0% 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
37	Metropolitan State University of Denver	1015	98.8	890 – 1,140	14584	45391	#37 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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 Est. Median SAT 1,015 1.0% 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
38	University of Providence	995	50.28	850 – 1,140	16598	37734	#38 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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 Est. Median SAT 995 2.8% 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
39	Montana State University-Northern	990	100	890 – 1,090	9961	45045	#39 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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 Est. Median SAT 990 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
40	The University of Montana-Western	990	99.78	890 – 1,090	16745	37252	#40 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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 Est. Median SAT 990 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
41	Lewis-Clark State College	980	87.69	850 – 1,110	15917	42133	#41 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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 Est. Median SAT 980 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
42	Colorado State University Global	930	98.4	890 – 970	16510	65131	#42 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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 Est. Median SAT 930 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
43	Aaniiih Nakoda College	0	0	--	6933	19990	#43 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Aaniiih Nakoda College Harlem, MT Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,933 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $19,990
44	Aims Community College	0	0	--	8384	39696	#44 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Aims Community College Greeley, CO Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,384 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,696
45	Arapahoe Community College	0	0	--	10332	43676	#45 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Arapahoe Community College Littleton, CO Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,332 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,676
46	Arizona College of Nursing-Aurora	0	100	--	35947	32840	#46 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Arizona College of Nursing-Aurora Aurora, CO Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $35,947 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,840
47	Arizona College of Nursing-Salt Lake City	0	100	--	36100	59213	#47 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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 Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $36,100 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
48	Blackfeet Community College	0	0	--	0	22428	#48 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Blackfeet Community College Browning, MT Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,428
49	Careers Unlimited	0	29.13	--	0	48228	#49 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Careers Unlimited Orem, UT Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 29.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,228
50	Central Wyoming College	0	0	--	8283	30833	#50 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Central Wyoming College Riverton, WY Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,283 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,833
51	College of Southern Idaho	0	0	--	7576	35642	#51 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) College of Southern Idaho Twin Falls, ID Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,576 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,642
52	Colorado Mountain College	0	0	--	7631	36307	#52 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Colorado Mountain College Glenwood Springs, CO Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,631 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,307
53	Colorado Northwestern Community College	0	0	--	12891	39760	#53 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Colorado Northwestern Community College Rangely, CO Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,891 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,760
54	Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs	0	91.79	--	16449	30406	#54 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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 Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,449 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,406
55	Community College of Denver	0	0	--	9991	36412	#55 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Community College of Denver Denver, CO Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,991 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,412
56	Concorde Career College-Aurora	0	90.46	--	16648	40181	#56 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Concorde Career College-Aurora Aurora, CO Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,648 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,181
57	Denver College of Nursing	0	70	--	0	80184	#57 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Denver College of Nursing Denver, CO Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 70.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $80,184
58	Eagle Gate College-Boise Campus	0	0	--	28238	36393	#58 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Eagle Gate College-Boise Campus Boise, ID Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $28,238 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,393
59	Eagle Gate College-Layton	0	0	--	27619	36393	#59 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Eagle Gate College-Layton Layton, UT Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $27,619 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,393
60	Eagle Gate College-Murray	0	0	--	26505	36393	#60 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Eagle Gate College-Murray Murray, UT Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,505 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,393
61	Ensign College	0	0	--	12505	43320	#61 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Ensign College Salt Lake City, UT Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,505 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,320
62	Front Range Community College	0	0	--	12014	40548	#62 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Front Range Community College Westminster, CO Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,014 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,548
63	Idaho State University	0	0	--	12174	41377	#63 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Idaho State University Pocatello, ID Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,174 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,377
64	Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences	0	61.88	--	28110	45177	#64 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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. Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 61.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $28,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,177
65	Laramie County Community College	0	0	--	7113	38656	#65 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Laramie County Community College Cheyenne, WY Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,113 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,656
66	Midwives College of Utah	0	85.71	--	37278	24743	#66 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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 Est. Median SAT -- 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	Morgan Community College	0	0	--	10222	37293	#67 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Morgan Community College Fort Morgan, CO Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,293
68	Nazarene Bible College	0	48.07	--	0	37119	#68 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Nazarene Bible College Colorado Springs, CO Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 48.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,119
69	Nightingale College	0	0	--	29077	63412	#69 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Nightingale College Salt Lake City, UT Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $29,077 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,412
70	Northwest College	0	0	--	10044	58542	#70 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Northwest College Powell, WY Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,044 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,542
71	Pikes Peak State College	0	0	--	5609	35799	#71 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Pikes Peak State College Colorado Springs, CO Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,609 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,799
72	Provo College	0	0	--	22889	32673	#72 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Provo College Provo, UT Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $22,889 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,673
73	Provo College-Idaho Falls Campus	0	0	--	32240	59213	#73 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Provo College-Idaho Falls Campus Idaho Falls, ID Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $32,240 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
74	Pueblo Community College	0	0	--	13391	33368	#74 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Pueblo Community College Pueblo, CO Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,391 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,368
75	Red Rocks Community College	0	0	--	8478	41495	#75 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Red Rocks Community College Lakewood, CO Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,478 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,495
76	Salish Kootenai College	0	0	--	6771	28894	#76 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Salish Kootenai College Pablo, MT Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,771 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,894
77	Snow College	0	0	--	5626	34587	#77 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Snow College Ephraim, UT Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,626 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,587
78	Stone Child College	0	0	--	4317	11860	#78 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Stone Child College Box Elder, MT Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $4,317 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $11,860
79	Trinidad State College	0	0	--	12198	36025	#79 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Trinidad State College Trinidad, CO Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,198 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,025
80	Utah Tech University	0	0	--	17598	37959	#80 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Utah Tech University Saint George, UT Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $17,598 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,959
81	Utah Valley University	0	0	--	8721	46825	#81 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Utah Valley University Orem, UT Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,721 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,825
82	Weber State University	0	0	--	11333	47061	#82 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Weber State University Ogden, UT Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,061
83	Western Governors University	0	45.44	--	11328	69572	#83 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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. Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 45.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,328 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,572
84	Western Wyoming Community College	0	0	--	8913	38726	#84 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Western Wyoming Community College Rock Springs, WY Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,913 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,726