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Rank	Institution	Undergraduates	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Colorado School of Mines	5852	59.6	1,330 – 1,470	29785	82950	#1 2026 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Colorado School of Mines Golden, CO The programs offered at Colorado School of Mines are all focused on energy and environment, so all available majors are in STEM fields. The Orediggers are led on by their mascots Marvin the Miner and Blaster the Burro....Read more Undergraduates 5,852 Acceptance Rate 59.6% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,470 Avg. Net Price $29,785 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $82,950
2	Westminster University	842	66.57	1,130 – 1,340	28156	52994	#2 2026 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Westminster University Salt Lake City, UT Westminster College became Westminster University in 2023. Over 50 Olympians have studied at the school. During the 2014 Olympics, 23 Westminster students were part of Team USA – 18 in 2018. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most sought after program at the school. Undergraduates 842 Acceptance Rate 66.6% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $28,156 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,994
3	Regis University	2704	86.39	1,090 – 1,310	25062	64557	#3 2026 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Regis University Denver, CO Regis University was originally in Las Vegas, Nevada, when it opened in 1877, with the apt name of Las Vegas College. It moved only 10 years later, and received its current name in 1991....Read more Undergraduates 2,704 Acceptance Rate 86.4% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $25,062 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,557
4	Colorado Christian University	6730	83.28	1,010 – 1,210	26770	41623	#4 2026 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Colorado Christian University Lakewood, CO Colorado Christian University has a first year retention rate - 84%%. Unlike many schools who use Latin in their mottos, CCU takes inspiration from the Greeks. “χαρις και αληθεια” translates to mean “Grace and Truth.” Mental Health Counseling/Counselor is a popular area of study. Undergraduates 6,730 Acceptance Rate 83.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,770 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,623
5	University of Colorado Colorado Springs	9302	97.35	1,020 – 1,230	16816	45766	#5 2026 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference 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 63% of students at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs currently receive institutional grant aid to make......Read more Undergraduates 9,302 Acceptance Rate 97.4% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $16,816 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,766
6	South Dakota School of Mines and Technology	2170	85.25	1,180 – 1,350	20243	62863	#6 2026 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Rapid City, SD Located in Rapid City, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $20 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 77% of students attending South Dakota School of Mines and Technology currently receive......Read more Undergraduates 2,170 Acceptance Rate 85.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $20,243 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,863
7	Western Colorado University	3149	99.71	1,150 – 1,310	17709	40037	#7 2026 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference 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. Business Administration and Management, General is a popular undergraduate major. Undergraduates 3,149 Acceptance Rate 99.7% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $17,709 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,037
8	Colorado Mesa University	9473	98.29	920 – 1,180	15076	39223	#8 2026 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Colorado Mesa University Grand Junction, CO Located in Grand Junction, Colorado Mesa University accepted 98% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 52% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Undergraduates 9,473 Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score 920 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,076 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,223
9	Black Hills State University	3279	95.31	970 – 1,180	16474	38927	#9 2026 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD Based in Spearfish, Black Hills State University’s acceptance rate is 95%. They request $20 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 58% of students at Black Hills State University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 3,279 Acceptance Rate 95.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,474 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,927
10	Fort Lewis College	3320	93.23	1,060 – 1,260	16074	36352	#10 2026 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Fort Lewis College Durango, CO Found in Durango, Fort Lewis College accepts 93% of applicants and charges $40 for undergraduate applications. About 68% of students attending Fort Lewis College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 3,320 Acceptance Rate 93.2% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $16,074 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,352
11	Colorado State University Pueblo	5086	98.21	880 – 1,120	14188	43053	#11 2026 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference 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 86% of students at Colorado State University Pueblo will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 5,086 Acceptance Rate 98.2% SAT Score 880 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $14,188 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,053
12	Adams State University	1749	30.76	870 – 1,080	13800	38338	#12 2026 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Adams State University Alamosa, CO Found in Alamosa, Adams State University accepts 31% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 76% of students attending Adams State University will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 56% and 20% of students will earn their degree in four years. Many......Read more Undergraduates 1,749 Acceptance Rate 30.8% SAT Score 870 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $13,800 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,338
13	Metropolitan State University of Denver	16430	99.14	910 – 1,140	13727	45391	#13 2026 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, CO Based in Denver, Metropolitan State University of Denver’s acceptance rate is 99%. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications. About 39% of students attending Metropolitan State University of Denver will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 16,430 Acceptance Rate 99.1% SAT Score 910 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,727 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,391
14	Chadron State College	1785	0	--	13852	39139	#14 2026 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Chadron State College Chadron, NE Undergraduates 1,785 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,852 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,139
15	New Mexico Highlands University	1710	94.81	850 – 1,040	15106	38952	#15 2026 Best Colleges – Overall Ranking – Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference New Mexico Highlands University Las Vegas, NM Undergraduates 1,710 Acceptance Rate 94.8% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $15,106 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,952