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Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains

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Rank	Institution	Undergraduates	Student-Faculty Ratio	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Midwives College of Utah	234	4	85.71	--	37278	24743	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains 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 Undergraduates 234 Student-Faculty Ratio 4 Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $37,278 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,743
2	Nazarene Bible College	527	6	48.07	--	0	37119	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains Nazarene Bible College Colorado Springs, CO Undergraduates 527 Student-Faculty Ratio 6 Acceptance Rate 48.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,119
3	Salish Kootenai College	636	6	0	--	6771	28894	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains Salish Kootenai College Pablo, MT Undergraduates 636 Student-Faculty Ratio 6 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,771 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,894
4	Westminster University	842	8	66.57	1,130 – 1,340	26844	52994	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains 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 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 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
5	Colorado College	2031	9	18.47	1,270 – 1,460	36123	47611	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains 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. Undergraduates 2,031 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 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
6	Colorado Mountain College	5494	9	0	--	7631	36307	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains Colorado Mountain College Glenwood Springs, CO Undergraduates 5,494 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,631 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,307
7	Colorado Northwestern Community College	1271	9	0	--	12891	39760	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains Colorado Northwestern Community College Rangely, CO Undergraduates 1,271 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,891 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,760
8	Naropa University	339	9	100	980 – 1,200	27873	21841	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains 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 Undergraduates 339 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 80.0% 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
9	University of Denver	6614	9	77.81	1,270 – 1,430	45451	57118	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains 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.” Undergraduates 6,614 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 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
10	Aaniiih Nakoda College	120	10	0	--	6933	51849	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains Aaniiih Nakoda College Harlem, MT Undergraduates 120 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 9.1% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,933 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,849
11	The College of Idaho	1041	10	49.1	1,080 – 1,300	21686	42097	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains 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. Undergraduates 1,041 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 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
12	Carroll College	1112	11	70.93	1,070 – 1,290	25575	43507	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains 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 Undergraduates 1,112 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 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
13	Regis University	2689	11	86.46	1,110 – 1,340	21618	64557	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains 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 2,689 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 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
14	Stone Child College	292	11	0	--	4317	11860	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains Stone Child College Box Elder, MT Undergraduates 292 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $4,317 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $11,860
15	University of Providence	590	11	50.28	850 – 1,140	16598	37734	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains 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 Undergraduates 590 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 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
16	Boise Bible College	94	12	90.48	950 – 1,200	17643	32662	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains Boise Bible College Boise, ID Located in Boise, Boise Bible College accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and . About 95% of students attending Boise Bible College will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 56%....Read more Undergraduates 94 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 20.0% Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score 950 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $17,643 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,662
17	Morgan Community College	1626	12	0	--	10222	37293	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains Morgan Community College Fort Morgan, CO Undergraduates 1,626 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 14.3% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,293
18	Nightingale College	5986	12	0	--	29077	59213	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains Nightingale College Salt Lake City, UT Undergraduates 5,986 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 71.4% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $29,077 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
19	Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design	2061	12	100	990 – 1,160	31752	30280	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains 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 Undergraduates 2,061 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 33.3% 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
20	Western Wyoming Community College	2653	12	0	--	8913	38726	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains Western Wyoming Community College Rock Springs, WY Undergraduates 2,653 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,913 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,726
21	Blackfeet Community College	318	13	0	--	0	59213	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains Blackfeet Community College Browning, MT Undergraduates 318 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
22	Careers Unlimited	118	13	29.13	--	0	48228	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains Careers Unlimited Orem, UT Undergraduates 118 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 29.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,228
23	Idaho State University	10834	13	0	--	12174	41377	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains Idaho State University Pocatello, ID Undergraduates 10,834 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,174 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,377
24	Laramie County Community College	4193	13	0	--	7113	38656	#24 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains Laramie County Community College Cheyenne, WY Undergraduates 4,193 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,113 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,656
25	Montana State University-Northern	919	13	100	890 – 1,090	9961	45045	#25 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains 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 Undergraduates 919 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 7.1% 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
26	Montana Technological University	1497	13	91.05	1,020 – 1,220	16665	48356	#26 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains 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. Undergraduates 1,497 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 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
27	University of Wyoming	8130	13	96.88	1,070 – 1,290	14872	48360	#27 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains 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.” Undergraduates 8,130 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 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
28	Adams State University	1605	14	99.18	890 – 1,170	13340	38338	#28 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains 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 Undergraduates 1,605 Student-Faculty Ratio 14 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
29	Denver College of Nursing	757	14	70	--	0	59213	#29 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains Denver College of Nursing Denver, CO Undergraduates 757 Student-Faculty Ratio 14 Acceptance Rate 70.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
30	Fort Lewis College	3392	14	77.3	990 – 1,230	17114	36352	#30 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains 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 Undergraduates 3,392 Student-Faculty Ratio 14 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
31	Metropolitan State University of Denver	17274	14	98.8	890 – 1,140	14584	45391	#31 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains 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 Undergraduates 17,274 Student-Faculty Ratio 14 12.5% 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
32	Montana State University Billings	3881	14	99.47	1,000 – 1,180	15018	39531	#32 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains 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 Undergraduates 3,881 Student-Faculty Ratio 14 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
33	Northwest College	1486	14	0	--	10044	58542	#33 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains Northwest College Powell, WY Undergraduates 1,486 Student-Faculty Ratio 14 7.7% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,044 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,542
34	Northwest Nazarene University	1043	14	64.74	1,020 – 1,250	30178	45488	#34 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains 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. Undergraduates 1,043 Student-Faculty Ratio 14 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
35	Rocky Mountain College	851	14	69.61	970 – 1,180	20791	41783	#35 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains 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. Undergraduates 851 Student-Faculty Ratio 14 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
36	University of Northern Colorado	6480	14	85.85	970 – 1,200	19376	43756	#36 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains 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. Undergraduates 6,480 Student-Faculty Ratio 14 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
37	Central Wyoming College	2205	15	0	--	8283	30833	#37 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains Central Wyoming College Riverton, WY Undergraduates 2,205 Student-Faculty Ratio 15 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,283 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,833
38	Colorado Christian University	8200	15	97.64	1,010 – 1,210	30940	41623	#38 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains 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 8,200 Student-Faculty Ratio 15 6.3% 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
39	The University of Montana-Western	1335	15	99.78	890 – 1,090	16745	37252	#39 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains 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 Undergraduates 1,335 Student-Faculty Ratio 15 7.1% 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
40	University of Colorado Colorado Springs	9302	15	97.35	1,020 – 1,230	16942	45766	#40 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains 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 Undergraduates 9,302 Student-Faculty Ratio 15 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
41	Lewis-Clark State College	3793	16	87.69	850 – 1,110	15917	42133	#41 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains 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 Undergraduates 3,793 Student-Faculty Ratio 16 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	Montana State University	15046	16	82.14	1,080 – 1,290	20142	44757	#42 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains 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 Undergraduates 15,046 Student-Faculty Ratio 16 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
43	Trinidad State College	1613	16	0	--	12198	59213	#43 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains Trinidad State College Trinidad, CO Undergraduates 1,613 Student-Faculty Ratio 16 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,198 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
44	Western Colorado University	3148	16	99.71	1,150 – 1,310	17711	40037	#44 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains 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. Undergraduates 3,148 Student-Faculty Ratio 16 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
45	Aims Community College	8542	17	0	--	8384	39696	#45 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains Aims Community College Greeley, CO Undergraduates 8,542 Student-Faculty Ratio 17 5.6% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,384 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,696
46	Colorado School of Mines	6195	17	60.69	1,330 – 1,480	29925	82950	#46 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains 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 6,195 Student-Faculty Ratio 17 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
47	Colorado State University-Fort Collins	26221	17	88.54	1,100 – 1,310	21011	49748	#47 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains 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. Undergraduates 26,221 Student-Faculty Ratio 17 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
48	University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus	13921	17	74.68	1,000 – 1,240	14831	52475	#48 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains 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 Undergraduates 13,921 Student-Faculty Ratio 17 6.3% 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
49	Colorado Mesa University	9473	18	82.03	940 – 1,170	15590	39223	#49 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains 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 Undergraduates 9,473 Student-Faculty Ratio 18 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
50	The University of Montana	7891	18	95.86	1,140 – 1,310	17370	35729	#50 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains 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. Undergraduates 7,891 Student-Faculty Ratio 18 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
51	University of Idaho	9574	18	75.53	1,000 – 1,240	15111	42602	#51 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains 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 Undergraduates 9,574 Student-Faculty Ratio 18 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
52	New Saint Andrews College	350	19	83.89	1,150 – 1,370	16692	63721	#52 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains 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 Undergraduates 350 Student-Faculty Ratio 19 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
53	Pueblo Community College	7284	19	0	--	13391	33368	#53 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains Pueblo Community College Pueblo, CO Undergraduates 7,284 Student-Faculty Ratio 19 35.7% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,391 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,368
54	University of Colorado Boulder	32244	19	78.08	1,270 – 1,440	26231	54939	#54 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains 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 Undergraduates 32,244 Student-Faculty Ratio 19 5.6% 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
55	University of Utah	28064	19	85.98	1,130 – 1,350	16583	55239	#55 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains 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. Undergraduates 28,064 Student-Faculty Ratio 19 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
56	Utah State University	25706	19	92.47	1,050 – 1,310	15788	44822	#56 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains 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 Undergraduates 25,706 Student-Faculty Ratio 19 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
57	Brigham Young University-Idaho	45585	20	95.75	1,010 – 1,230	8528	40447	#57 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains 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 Undergraduates 45,585 Student-Faculty Ratio 20 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
58	Colorado State University Pueblo	5086	20	94.9	1,010 – 1,240	13079	43053	#58 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains 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 Undergraduates 5,086 Student-Faculty Ratio 20 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
59	Ensign College	7594	20	0	--	12505	43320	#59 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains Ensign College Salt Lake City, UT Undergraduates 7,594 Student-Faculty Ratio 20 20.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,505 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,320
60	Weber State University	31672	20	0	--	11333	47061	#60 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains Weber State University Ogden, UT Undergraduates 31,672 Student-Faculty Ratio 20 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,061
61	Community College of Denver	7965	21	0	--	9991	36412	#61 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains Community College of Denver Denver, CO Undergraduates 7,965 Student-Faculty Ratio 21 10.5% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,991 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,412
62	Pikes Peak State College	12556	21	0	--	5609	35799	#62 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains Pikes Peak State College Colorado Springs, CO Undergraduates 12,556 Student-Faculty Ratio 21 133.3% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,609 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,799
63	Snow College	5577	21	0	--	5626	34587	#63 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains Snow College Ephraim, UT Undergraduates 5,577 Student-Faculty Ratio 21 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,626 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,587
64	Brigham Young University	32952	22	67.78	1,310 – 1,440	16694	58450	#64 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains 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. Undergraduates 32,952 Student-Faculty Ratio 22 4.8% 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
65	Eagle Gate College-Murray	363	22	0	--	26505	59213	#65 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains Eagle Gate College-Murray Murray, UT Undergraduates 363 Student-Faculty Ratio 22 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,505 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
66	Southern Utah University	13126	22	81.79	1,040 – 1,240	11840	41147	#66 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains 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 Undergraduates 13,126 Student-Faculty Ratio 22 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
67	Colorado State University Global	7157	23	98.4	890 – 970	16510	65131	#67 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains 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 Undergraduates 7,157 Student-Faculty Ratio 23 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
68	Utah Tech University	13006	23	0	--	17598	37959	#68 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains Utah Tech University Saint George, UT Undergraduates 13,006 Student-Faculty Ratio 23 21.1% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $17,598 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,959
69	Concorde Career College-Aurora	256	25	90.46	--	16648	40181	#69 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains Concorde Career College-Aurora Aurora, CO Undergraduates 256 Student-Faculty Ratio 25 Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,648 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,181
70	Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences	2058	25	61.88	--	28110	45177	#70 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains 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. Undergraduates 2,058 Student-Faculty Ratio 25 Acceptance Rate 61.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $28,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,177
71	Neumont College of Computer Science	453	25	86.78	1,020 – 1,190	34557	77865	#71 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains 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 Undergraduates 453 Student-Faculty Ratio 25 10.7% 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
72	Arapahoe Community College	15012	26	0	--	10332	43676	#72 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains Arapahoe Community College Littleton, CO Undergraduates 15,012 Student-Faculty Ratio 26 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,332 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,676
73	Red Rocks Community College	8322	26	0	--	8478	41495	#73 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains Red Rocks Community College Lakewood, CO Undergraduates 8,322 Student-Faculty Ratio 26 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,478 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,495
74	College of Southern Idaho	10176	27	0	--	7576	58542	#74 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains College of Southern Idaho Twin Falls, ID Undergraduates 10,176 Student-Faculty Ratio 27 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,576 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,542
75	Utah Valley University	45810	28	0	--	8721	46825	#75 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains Utah Valley University Orem, UT Undergraduates 45,810 Student-Faculty Ratio 28 12.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,721 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,825
76	Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs	28246	29	91.79	--	16449	30406	#76 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains 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 Undergraduates 28,246 Student-Faculty Ratio 29 Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,449 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,406
77	Eagle Gate College-Layton	226	29	0	--	27619	59213	#77 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains Eagle Gate College-Layton Layton, UT Undergraduates 226 Student-Faculty Ratio 29 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $27,619 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
78	Provo College	669	39	0	--	22889	59213	#78 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains Provo College Provo, UT Undergraduates 669 Student-Faculty Ratio 39 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $22,889 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
79	Western Governors University	155088	42	45.44	--	11328	69572	#79 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Rocky Mountains 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. Undergraduates 155,088 Student-Faculty Ratio 42 0.0% Acceptance Rate 45.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,328 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,572