Colorado Mountain College

What Colorado Mountain College does

Colorado Mountain College (CMC) is a public, dual-mission community college headquartered in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, founded in 1965 and operating 11 campuses — three residential (Leadville, Spring Valley at Glenwood Springs, Steamboat Springs) and eight commuter (Aspen, Breckenridge, Carbondale, Glenwood Springs, Rifle, Salida, Vail Valley at Edwards) — across a 7,500-square-mile Rocky Mountain service district covering eight counties. It is Colorado's first officially designated Dual Mission institution, combining 9 bachelor's degrees, 55 associate emphasis areas, and 89 certificate programs, and it is a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution with a student body over 40% Latino. The college is governed by a nine-member publicly elected Board of Trustees and is locally property tax-supported, serving approximately 14,000 students annually (roughly 5,000 full-time credit students) at a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio.

CMC's product portfolio spans degree pathways, non-credit community education, faculty-led study abroad, residential life, and athletics (CMC Eagles). Core technology is Workday, deployed as the all-in-one platform for student registration, HR, payroll, and academic administration; the system is being used for Fall 2026 registration. Revenue mechanics combine per-student tuition (in-district, out-of-district, out-of-state, and special veteran/military rates), recurring property tax assessments across the eight-county district, state and federal financial aid (including HSI-eligible grants), and foundation fundraising through the affiliated 501(c)(3) CMC Foundation. The college goes to market directly to consumers via open admissions, with supporting channels including school district concurrent-enrollment partnerships, community outreach, digital and social media, and earned media. Differentiation rests on geographic reach, regulatory designations, sustainability leadership (AASHE STARS Silver, 57% carbon reduction since 2014, carbon neutrality by 2050), and an Aspen Prize 2027 Semifinalist recognition placing it among the top 25 U.S. community colleges.

Name

Colorado Mountain College

Legal name

Colorado Mountain College

Website

https://coloradomtn.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Colorado Mountain College is a public, dual-mission community college headquartered in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, operating 11 campuses across the Rocky Mountain region and serving approximately 14,000 students annually with bachelor's, associate, and certificate programs. It is Colorado's first Dual Mission institution and a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education / Community College

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Junior Colleges (Associate-Degree Granting) (EDAHADAC), Transfer/University-Parallel Community Colleges (EDAHADAF), Dual Enrollment / Early College Programs (via Community Colleges) (EDAHADAH)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Higher education programs
• Associate degree programs
• Vocational training certificates
• Workforce development programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Glenwood Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from student tuition and fees for credit programs, certificates, and continuing education courses. The college offers in-district and out-of-district rates, with special tuition rates for veterans and military personnel.
2. Property Tax Support: Colorado Mountain College is a locally controlled and property tax-supported institution governed by a nine-member publicly elected board of trustees. Local property tax revenue supports college operations.
3. Donations and Foundation: The CMC Foundation accepts donations to provide scholarships, financial aid, and support for college programs and initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Colorado Mountain College is a public, dual-mission community college that delivers higher education through 11 campus locations across Colorado's Rocky Mountain region. The college offers 9 bachelor's degree programs, 55 associate emphasis areas, and 89 certificate programs, supplemented by non-credit community education, study abroad experiences, on-campus housing, and athletics.

Product overview

Colorado Mountain College is a public, dual-mission community college offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational products and services across 11 campus locations in Colorado's Rocky Mountains. The core academic offerings consist of nine bachelor's degree programs (Biological Science, Business Administration, Ecosystem Science & Stewardship, Education, Integrated Media, Integrated Sustainability, Human Services, Leadership & Management, and Nursing), 55 associate emphasis areas spanning fields from Accounting to Veterinary Technology, and 89 specialized certificate programs. The institution also provides non-credit Community Education classes for enrichment, faculty-led Study Abroad programs to international destinations, on-campus Residence Halls at three residential campuses, and Athletics programs including varsity ski and cross country teams. As Colorado's first Dual Mission institution and a Hispanic-Serving Institution, CMC combines liberal arts education with career and technical training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CMC Eagles Athletics: The college's athletic program featuring Alpine Ski Team, Cross Country Team, and Cycling Club competing in the Rocky Mountain Intercollegiate Ski Association and National Junior College Athletic Association.

Products and services

• Bachelor's Degree Programs Nine bachelor's degree programs covering Biological Science, Business Administration, Ecosystem Science & Stewardship, Education, Integrated Media, Integrated Sustainability, Human Services, Leadership & Management, and Nursing. For students seeking four-year degrees at a community college price point.
• Associate Degree Programs Fifty-five associate emphasis areas spanning fields from Accounting to Veterinary Technology, providing foundational education or skills for various careers, and supporting transfer pathways.
• Certificate Programs Eighty-nine specialized certificate programs designed to open doors to new careers or add specialized knowledge and skills to resumes, taught by industry professionals.
• Community Education Non-credit community education classes including art, fitness, cooking, and other enrichment courses offered for personal enjoyment and lifelong learning, served via the coloradomtn.augusoft.net platform.
• Study Abroad Programs Short-term faculty-led study abroad programs ranging from two to six weeks at international destinations. For credit-seeking students seeking global learning experiences.
• Residence Halls On-campus housing at three residential campuses — Mountain View Residence Hall in Leadville (55 rooms, max 110 occupancy), Sopris Hall at Spring Valley (122 rooms, max 200 occupancy), and Hill Hall at Steamboat Springs (110 rooms). For residential students at Leadville, Spring Valley, and Steamboat Springs.
• Athletics Programs Varsity sports including the Alpine Ski Team (associate member of the Rocky Mountain Intercollegiate Ski Association) and Cross Country Team (competing in the National Junior College Athletic Association), plus club sports such as the Cycling Club, and intramural activities at residential campuses.

Quantifiable outcome

• 57% reduction in carbon emissions since 2014
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AmerescocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSolar partnership that helped CMC achieve a 53% reduction in carbon emissions from 2022 to 2024. Ameresco installed solar arrays at the Spring Valley campus and other locations as part of CMC's sustainability initiatives.
• Higher Learning CommissioncoreOthersCMC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), the primary accreditor for colleges and universities in the north-central region of the United States.
• Rocky Mountain Intercollegiate Ski Association (RIISA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCMC Ski Team is an associate member of the Rocky Mountain Intercollegiate Ski Association, competing at the collegiate level.
• National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCMC Cross Country Team competes in the National Junior College Athletic Association.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Arapahoe Community College: Colorado community college with multi-campus operations and similar associate/certificate/bachelor's program structure. Comparable in scale, public funding model, and dual-mission trajectory to CMC.
• Community College of Aurora: Colorado community college with similar two-year public funding model and associate/certificate offerings. Comparable as a state-system peer; notably, CMC's president previously served as VP of Student Services here.
• Trinidad State College: Colorado community college offering associate degrees, technical certificates, and bachelor's pathways. Comparable to CMC as a small rural Colorado two-year institution with technical/trade program emphasis.
• Red Rocks Community College: Colorado community college offering associate degrees, certificates, and bachelor's completion programs. Comparable to CMC in mission, credential mix, and public two-year funding model within the same state system.
• Pikes Peak State College: Colorado community college offering associate degrees, certificates, and bachelor's programs. Comparable to CMC as a state-system public two-year institution serving a defined regional district, though located in a more urban Colorado Springs market.
• Lamar Community College: Rural Colorado community college offering associate degrees, certificates, and workforce programs with athletic offerings. Comparable to CMC as a small, rural Colorado public two-year institution serving a defined district.
• Front Range Community College: Colorado community college with multiple campuses offering associate degrees, certificates, and select bachelor's programs. Directly comparable as a Colorado Community College System peer with similar multi-campus distribution and program mix.

Regional players

• Central Wyoming College: Rural Wyoming community college offering associate degrees, certificates, and workforce programs across multiple service-area locations. Comparable to CMC in rural public two-year model with multiple access points.
• Western Wyoming Community College: Rural Wyoming community college serving a geographically dispersed, mountain-region district with associate and certificate programs. Comparable to CMC as a rural, mountain-region public two-year institution with similar workforce and transfer missions.
• Flathead Valley Community College: Montana community college serving a rural mountain region (Glacier-adjacent) with associate degrees and certificates. Comparable to CMC as a small public two-year institution serving an outdoor-recreation-based mountain community.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/colomtncollege
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/cmceagle
• Facebookfacebook.com/ColoradoMtnCollege
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/colorado-mountain-college
• Instagraminstagram.com/coloradomtncollege
• TikToktiktok.com/@coloradomountaincollege

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles23 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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