Lens covers 12 large public universities in the Mountain West, all public. They range from Metropolitan State University of Denver (15,002 undergraduates) to Arizona State University (64,674). Acceptance rates run from 74% to 99%, and 12 of the 12 admit at least half of applicants.
Large public universities here have 15,000 or more undergraduates (IPEDS). In Lens, the Mountain West means Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming.
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The 12 large public universities in the Mountain West
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| College | Location | Undergraduates | Acceptance rate | Tuition & fees (before aid) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University | Tempe, Arizona | 64,674 | 90% | $12,223 in-state · $33,139 out-of-state |
| Boise State University | Boise, Idaho | 17,674 | 87% | $9,048 in-state · $27,788 out-of-state |
| Colorado State University–Fort Collins | Fort Collins, Colorado | 25,538 | 89% | $13,373 in-state · $34,783 out-of-state |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | Denver, Colorado | 15,002 | 99% | $11,124 in-state · $30,684 out-of-state |
| Northern Arizona University | Flagstaff, Arizona | 22,903 | 90% | $13,009 in-state · $29,881 out-of-state |
| University of Arizona | Tucson, Arizona | 42,537 | 86% | $13,926 in-state · $42,278 out-of-state |
| University of Colorado Boulder | Boulder, Colorado | 31,939 | 78% | $15,666 in-state · $44,918 out-of-state |
| University of Nevada–Las Vegas | Las Vegas, Nevada | 24,622 | 96% | $9,748 in-state · $27,411 out-of-state |
| University of Nevada–Reno | Reno, Nevada | 15,599 | 74% | $9,578 in-state · $27,720 out-of-state |
| University of New Mexico | Albuquerque, New Mexico | 17,244 | 95% | $10,140 in-state · $33,060 out-of-state |
| University of Utah | Salt Lake City, Utah | 27,264 | 86% | $9,620 in-state · $30,860 out-of-state |
| Utah State University | Logan, Utah | 20,272 | 92% | $9,228 in-state · $24,802 out-of-state |
Sources: IPEDS (fall 2024 enrollment and admissions); College Scorecard (published tuition and fees before aid, about 2023–24). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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FAQ
Which large public universities in the Mountain West admit at least half of applicants? 12 of the 12: Arizona State University, Boise State University, Colorado State University–Fort Collins, Metropolitan State University of Denver, Northern Arizona University, University of Arizona, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Nevada–Las Vegas, University of Nevada–Reno, University of New Mexico, University of Utah, Utah State University (fall 2024).
What are the largest and smallest large public universities in the Mountain West? Arizona State University is the largest, with 64,674 undergraduates, and Metropolitan State University of Denver is the smallest, with 15,002 (fall 2024).
Where these numbers come from
Lens covers the 850 four-year public and private nonprofit colleges that receive the most applications, so some smaller colleges are not listed. Enrollment, acceptance rates and degrees come from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education, fall 2024); published prices from the College Scorecard. Each college's page lists its own sources. See the data behind Lens.