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Rank	Institution	Total Enrollment	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Western Governors University	185015	45.44	--	9555	69572	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – 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. Total Enrollment 185,015 19.4% Acceptance Rate 45.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,555 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,572
2	Utah Valley University	44653	100	970 – 1,210	8650	46825	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Utah Valley University Orem, UT Found in Orem, Utah Valley University’s acceptance rate is 100% and requests $35 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 41% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Utah Valley University, there is a 69% first year retention rate and a 15% four year......Read more Total Enrollment 44,653 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $8,650 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,825
3	Brigham Young University-Idaho	42996	96.95	1,030 – 1,210	7295	40447	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Brigham Young University-Idaho Rexburg, ID Based in Rexburg, Brigham Young University-Idaho accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $35 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 36% of students attending Brigham Young University-Idaho will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate......Read more Total Enrollment 42,996 0.1% Acceptance Rate 97.0% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $7,295 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,447
4	University of Colorado Boulder	39089	81.15	1,190 – 1,400	22640	54939	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – 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 Pacific-12 Conference....Read more Total Enrollment 39,089 Acceptance Rate 81.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $22,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,939
5	University of Utah	36894	85.98	1,130 – 1,350	13341	55239	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – 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. Total Enrollment 36,894 4.6% Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,239
6	Brigham Young University	35074	69.19	1,310 – 1,440	14643	58450	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Brigham Young University Provo, UT Accounting 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. Total Enrollment 35,074 Acceptance Rate 69.2% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $14,643 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,450
7	Colorado State University-Fort Collins	34110	88.57	1,070 – 1,300	19828	49748	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – 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. Total Enrollment 34,110 1.7% Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $19,828 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,748
8	Weber State University	32701	100	970 – 1,180	11572	47061	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Weber State University Ogden, UT Total Enrollment 32,701 7.1% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $11,572 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,061
9	Boise State University	27250	87.21	920 – 1,130	19037	45251	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – 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, Business Administration and Management, General, and Social Work. A non selective school, it received 16,100 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 14,000. Total Enrollment 27,250 2.0% Acceptance Rate 87.2% SAT Score 920 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $19,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,251
10	University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus	23401	77.81	1,050 – 1,270	15303	52475	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – 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 78% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 83% of students attending the University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Total Enrollment 23,401 Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $15,303 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,475
11	Front Range Community College	21970	100	--	9256	40548	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Front Range Community College Westminster, CO Located in Westminster, Front Range Community College’s acceptance rate is 100%. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 0% of students attending Front Range Community College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Total Enrollment 21,970 4.1% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,256 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,548
12	Metropolitan State University of Denver	17577	99.14	910 – 1,140	13727	45391	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – 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 $25 for undergraduate applications. About 39% of students attending Metropolitan State University of Denver will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Total Enrollment 17,577 3.4% 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
13	Montana State University	17144	82.14	1,080 – 1,290	18511	44757	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – 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 Total Enrollment 17,144 1.0% Acceptance Rate 82.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $18,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,757
14	Southern Utah University	15444	81.79	1,040 – 1,240	12375	41147	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – 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 85% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Total Enrollment 15,444 2.7% Acceptance Rate 81.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $12,375 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,147
15	Arapahoe Community College	15012	100	--	9786	43676	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Arapahoe Community College Littleton, CO Total Enrollment 15,012 18.8% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,786 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,676
16	Utah Tech University	13167	100	940 – 1,150	15488	37959	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Utah Tech University Saint George, UT Based in Saint George, Utah Tech University accepts 100% of applicants and requests $35 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 81% of students at Utah Tech University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Total Enrollment 13,167 4.8% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $15,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,959
17	University of Denver	12894	77.29	1,240 – 1,410	43324	57118	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – 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 88%. DU’s motto is “Pro Scientia et Religione,” or “For Knowledge and Spirit.” Total Enrollment 12,894 3.7% Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $43,324 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,118
18	Idaho State University	12699	83.96	--	12353	41377	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Idaho State University Pocatello, ID Located in Pocatello, Idaho State University accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 81% of students at Idaho State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Total Enrollment 12,699 3.2% Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,353 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,377
19	Pikes Peak State College	12388	86.43	--	9311	35799	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Pikes Peak State College Colorado Springs, CO Total Enrollment 12,388 4.1% Acceptance Rate 86.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,311 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,799
20	University of Idaho	12286	75.53	1,000 – 1,240	14377	42602	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – 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 Total Enrollment 12,286 3.7% Acceptance Rate 75.5% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $14,377 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,602
21	University of Colorado Colorado Springs	11354	97.35	1,020 – 1,230	16816	45766	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – 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 63% of students at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs currently receive institutional grant aid to make......Read more Total Enrollment 11,354 0.2% 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
22	University of Wyoming	10813	96.88	1,040 – 1,280	13299	48360	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – 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.” Total Enrollment 10,813 0.9% Acceptance Rate 96.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $13,299 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,360
23	The University of Montana	10811	95.86	1,080 – 1,290	17775	35729	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – 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. Total Enrollment 10,811 4.7% Acceptance Rate 95.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $17,775 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,729
24	Colorado State University Global	10257	98.4	890 – 970	12475	65131	#24 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Colorado State University Global Aurora, CO Found in Aurora, Colorado State University Global accepts 98% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 6% of students attending Colorado State University Global currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Total Enrollment 10,257 7.9% Acceptance Rate 98.4% SAT Score 890 – 970 Avg. Net Price $12,475 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,131
25	Colorado Mesa University	9785	98.29	920 – 1,180	15076	39223	#25 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) 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 Total Enrollment 9,785 8.8% 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
26	University of Northern Colorado	8869	93.63	970 – 1,200	19115	43756	#26 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – 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.” 82% of UNC students receive institutional grant aid—$5,686 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. Total Enrollment 8,869 2.2% Acceptance Rate 93.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $19,115 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,756
27	College of Southern Idaho	8775	0	--	8482	54552	#27 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) College of Southern Idaho Twin Falls, ID Total Enrollment 8,775 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,482 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,552
28	Colorado Christian University	8254	83.28	1,010 – 1,210	26770	41623	#28 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – 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. Total Enrollment 8,254 8.6% 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
29	Community College of Denver	7715	89.59	--	9526	36412	#29 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Community College of Denver Denver, CO Total Enrollment 7,715 5.8% Acceptance Rate 89.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,526 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,412
30	Colorado School of Mines	7608	59.6	1,330 – 1,470	29785	82950	#30 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – 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 Total Enrollment 7,608 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
31	Aims Community College	7529	100	--	7651	39696	#31 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Aims Community College Greeley, CO Total Enrollment 7,529 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,651 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,696
32	Red Rocks Community College	7382	86.43	--	9250	41495	#32 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Red Rocks Community College Lakewood, CO Total Enrollment 7,382 15.8% Acceptance Rate 86.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,250 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,495
33	Colorado State University Pueblo	6851	98.21	880 – 1,120	14188	43053	#33 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) 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 Total Enrollment 6,851 3.5% 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
34	Pueblo Community College	6767	86.43	--	10969	33368	#34 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Pueblo Community College Pueblo, CO Total Enrollment 6,767 4.4% Acceptance Rate 86.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,969 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,368
35	Ensign College	5973	37.87	--	11329	43320	#35 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Ensign College Salt Lake City, UT Total Enrollment 5,973 47.2% Acceptance Rate 37.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,329 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,320
36	Snow College	5506	0	--	7258	34587	#36 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Snow College Ephraim, UT Total Enrollment 5,506 70.5% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,258 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,587
37	Colorado Mountain College	5494	75.38	--	6071	36307	#37 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Colorado Mountain College Glenwood Springs, CO Based in Glenwood Springs, Colorado Mountain College’s acceptance rate is 75% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 35% of students at Colorado Mountain College currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Total Enrollment 5,494 6.0% Acceptance Rate 75.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,071 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,307
38	Regis University	4627	86.39	1,090 – 1,310	25062	64557	#38 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – 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 Total Enrollment 4,627 0.2% 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
39	Nightingale College	4265	75	--	28115	63412	#39 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Nightingale College Salt Lake City, UT Based in Salt Lake City, Nightingale College accepts 75% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $100 to apply. Approximately 2% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 43% and around 0% of students will graduate......Read more Total Enrollment 4,265 42.7% Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $28,115 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,412
40	Laramie County Community College	4221	100	890 – 1,110	7131	38656	#40 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Laramie County Community College Cheyenne, WY Total Enrollment 4,221 12.0% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 890 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $7,131 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,656
41	Montana State University Billings	4129	99.91	930 – 1,140	13252	39531	#41 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Montana State University Billings Billings, MT Based in Billings, Montana State University Billings accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 74% of students at Montana State University Billings currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate......Read more Total Enrollment 4,129 0.9% Acceptance Rate 99.9% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,252 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,531
42	Lewis-Clark State College	3801	94.07	900 – 1,120	12508	42133	#42 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Lewis-Clark State College Lewiston, ID Found in Lewiston, Lewis-Clark State College’s acceptance rate is 94%. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 73% 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 Total Enrollment 3,801 1.5% Acceptance Rate 94.1% SAT Score 900 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $12,508 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,133
43	Western Colorado University	3569	99.71	1,150 – 1,310	17709	40037	#43 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – 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. Business Administration and Management, General is a popular undergraduate major. Total Enrollment 3,569 11.9% 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
44	Fort Lewis College	3425	93.23	1,060 – 1,260	16074	36352	#44 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) 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 Total Enrollment 3,425 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
45	Adams State University	3145	30.76	870 – 1,080	13800	38338	#45 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) 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 Total Enrollment 3,145 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
46	Western Wyoming Community College	2685	45.61	890 – 1,080	9799	38726	#46 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Western Wyoming Community College Rock Springs, WY Total Enrollment 2,685 12.3% Acceptance Rate 45.6% SAT Score 890 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $9,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,726
47	Central Wyoming College	2106	90.15	--	10108	30833	#47 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Central Wyoming College Riverton, WY Located in Riverton, Central Wyoming College’s acceptance rate is 90% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 72% of students attending Central Wyoming College will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 54%....Read more Total Enrollment 2,106 9.5% Acceptance Rate 90.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,108 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,833
48	Colorado College	2056	18.47	1,270 – 1,460	35281	47611	#48 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – 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. Total Enrollment 2,056 5.4% Acceptance Rate 18.5% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $35,281 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,611
49	Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences	1937	89.44	--	29243	45177	#49 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – 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 non 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. Total Enrollment 1,937 11.1% Acceptance Rate 89.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $29,243 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,177
50	Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design	1888	87.27	990 – 1,160	27459	30280	#50 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – 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 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and . About 66% of students at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Total Enrollment 1,888 7.9% Acceptance Rate 87.3% SAT Score 990 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $27,459 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,280
51	Trinidad State College	1636	99.84	--	11323	36025	#51 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Trinidad State College Trinidad, CO Based in Trinidad, Trinidad State College accepts 100% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 49% of students attending Trinidad State College currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 60% and 0% of students will graduate in four......Read more Total Enrollment 1,636 8.7% Acceptance Rate 99.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,323 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,025
52	Northwest Nazarene University	1634	71.59	1,040 – 1,250	27291	45488	#52 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – 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 $23,126 each. NNU has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 77% first year retention rate. Total Enrollment 1,634 7.9% Acceptance Rate 71.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $27,291 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,488
53	Montana Technological University	1622	89.9	1,020 – 1,230	15866	48356	#53 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – 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. Total Enrollment 1,622 1.2% Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $15,866 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,356
54	Morgan Community College	1506	99.14	--	9416	37293	#54 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Morgan Community College Fort Morgan, CO Located in Fort Morgan, Morgan Community College accepts 99% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 34% of students at Morgan Community College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Total Enrollment 1,506 3.0% Acceptance Rate 99.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,416 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,293
55	The University of Montana-Western	1458	99.5	890 – 1,090	15726	37252	#55 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – 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 Total Enrollment 1,458 2.4% Acceptance Rate 99.5% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $15,726 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,252
56	Northwest College	1379	0	--	9254	58542	#56 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Northwest College Powell, WY Total Enrollment 1,379 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,254 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,542
57	Westminster University	1155	66.57	1,130 – 1,340	28156	52994	#57 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – 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. Total Enrollment 1,155 4.9% 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
58	Naropa University	1117	94	980 – 1,200	31491	21841	#58 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Naropa University Boulder, CO Based in Boulder, Naropa University accepted 94% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 93% of students attending Naropa University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Total Enrollment 1,117 4.9% Acceptance Rate 94.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $31,491 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $21,841
59	Carroll College	1103	72.64	1,110 – 1,310	26103	43507	#59 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – 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 Total Enrollment 1,103 2.6% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $26,103 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,507
60	The College of Idaho	1076	47.22	1,070 – 1,270	22602	42097	#60 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – 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 Master's degrees, and graduates have entered impressive careers in business, politics, law, and sports. Many students pursue degrees in Business Administration and Management, General. Total Enrollment 1,076 Acceptance Rate 47.2% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $22,602 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,097
61	Rocky Mountain College	1032	69.61	970 – 1,180	19173	41783	#61 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – 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. Total Enrollment 1,032 4.1% Acceptance Rate 69.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,173 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,783
62	Montana State University-Northern	1021	95.62	890 – 1,090	11789	45045	#62 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Montana State University-Northern Havre, MT Based in Havre, Montana State University-Northern accepts 96% of applicants and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 45% of students attending Montana State University-Northern will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Total Enrollment 1,021 7.6% Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $11,789 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,045
63	Denver College of Nursing	1008	87.5	--	0	80184	#63 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Denver College of Nursing Denver, CO Total Enrollment 1,008 2.5% Acceptance Rate 87.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $80,184
64	University of Providence	765	50.28	830 – 1,140	21175	37734	#64 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – 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 97% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At the University of Providence, there is a 71% first year......Read more Total Enrollment 765 13.0% Acceptance Rate 50.3% SAT Score 830 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,734
65	Provo College	705	0	--	27159	32673	#65 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Provo College Provo, UT Total Enrollment 705 1.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $27,159 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,673
66	Salish Kootenai College	648	72.88	--	9551	28894	#66 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Salish Kootenai College Pablo, MT Total Enrollment 648 9.6% Acceptance Rate 72.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,551 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,894
67	Nazarene Bible College	584	94	--	0	37119	#67 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Nazarene Bible College Colorado Springs, CO Total Enrollment 584 3.2% Acceptance Rate 94.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,119
68	Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs	573	91.79	--	14784	30406	#68 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO Total Enrollment 573 Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,784 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,406
69	Eagle Gate College-Boise Campus	539	0	--	28617	36393	#69 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Eagle Gate College-Boise Campus Boise, ID Total Enrollment 539 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $28,617 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,393
70	Neumont College of Computer Science	530	89.47	1,000 – 1,250	28592	77865	#70 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – 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 Total Enrollment 530 2.5% Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $28,592 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $77,865
71	New Saint Andrews College	413	83.89	1,160 – 1,360	16064	63721	#71 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) New Saint Andrews College Moscow, ID Total Enrollment 413 40.5% Acceptance Rate 83.9% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $16,064 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
72	Arizona College of Nursing-Salt Lake City	323	100	--	30774	32840	#72 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Arizona College of Nursing-Salt Lake City Murray, UT Total Enrollment 323 0.0% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $30,774 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,840
73	Eagle Gate College-Murray	313	37.87	--	19185	36393	#73 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Eagle Gate College-Murray Murray, UT Total Enrollment 313 19.9% Acceptance Rate 37.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,185 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,393
74	Blackfeet Community College	282	74.49	--	4622	22428	#74 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Blackfeet Community College Browning, MT Total Enrollment 282 18.5% Acceptance Rate 74.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $4,622 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,428
75	Provo College-Idaho Falls Campus	268	0	--	31618	32673	#75 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Provo College-Idaho Falls Campus Idaho Falls, ID Total Enrollment 268 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $31,618 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,673
76	Stone Child College	261	0	--	6359	11860	#76 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Stone Child College Box Elder, MT Total Enrollment 261 7.1% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,359 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $11,860
77	Midwives College of Utah	258	60	--	26463	24743	#77 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Midwives College of Utah Salt Lake City, UT Total Enrollment 258 9.8% Acceptance Rate 60.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,743
78	Arizona College of Nursing-Aurora	212	100	--	0	32840	#78 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Arizona College of Nursing-Aurora Aurora, CO Total Enrollment 212 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,840
79	Eagle Gate College-Layton	205	89.44	--	28332	36393	#79 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Eagle Gate College-Layton Layton, UT Total Enrollment 205 8.1% Acceptance Rate 89.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $28,332 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,393
80	Concorde Career College-Aurora	196	100	--	16376	40181	#80 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Concorde Career College-Aurora Aurora, CO Total Enrollment 196 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,376 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,181
81	Aaniiih Nakoda College	133	72.64	--	10527	51849	#81 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Aaniiih Nakoda College Harlem, MT Total Enrollment 133 15.7% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,527 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,849
82	Careers Unlimited	118	64.21	--	0	48228	#82 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Careers Unlimited Orem, UT Total Enrollment 118 Acceptance Rate 64.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,228
83	Boise Bible College	103	96.43	810 – 1,110	14639	32662	#83 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Boise Bible College Boise, ID Located in Boise, Boise Bible College accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students attending Boise Bible College will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 68%....Read more Total Enrollment 103 Acceptance Rate 96.4% SAT Score 810 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $14,639 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,662
84	Utah State University	0	92.47	1,050 – 1,310	15825	44822	#84 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment – 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 78% of students at Utah State University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Total Enrollment -- Acceptance Rate 92.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $15,825 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,822