Lens covers 11 smaller public universities in the Mountain West, all public. They range from Lewis-Clark State College (2,385 undergraduates) to Montana State University (14,451). Acceptance rates run from 75% to 97%, and 11 of the 11 admit at least half of applicants.
Smaller public universities here have fewer than 15,000 undergraduates (IPEDS). In Lens, the Mountain West means Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming.
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The 11 smaller public universities in the Mountain West
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| College | Location | Undergraduates | Acceptance rate | Tuition & fees (before aid) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Mesa University | Grand Junction, Colorado | 8,143 | 82% | $9,927 in-state · $25,124 out-of-state |
| Lewis-Clark State College | Lewiston, Idaho | 2,385 | 88% | $7,610 in-state · $22,028 out-of-state |
| Montana State University | Bozeman, Montana | 14,451 | 82% | $8,460 in-state · $33,287 out-of-state |
| New Mexico State University | Las Cruces, New Mexico | 11,946 | 89% | $8,183 in-state · $25,307 out-of-state |
| Southern Utah University | Cedar City, Utah | 9,289 | 82% | $6,962 in-state · $21,192 out-of-state |
| The University of Montana | Missoula, Montana | 7,488 | 96% | $8,552 in-state · $33,671 out-of-state |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs, Colorado | 8,697 | 97% | $10,149 in-state · $24,336 out-of-state |
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | Denver, Colorado | 10,519 | 75% | $10,383 in-state · $29,391 out-of-state |
| University of Idaho | Moscow, Idaho | 7,747 | 76% | $9,084 in-state · $28,320 out-of-state |
| University of Northern Colorado | Greeley, Colorado | 5,598 | 86% | $12,416 in-state · $27,266 out-of-state |
| University of Wyoming | Laramie, Wyoming | 7,944 | 97% | $7,768 in-state · $24,178 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 smaller public universities in the Mountain West admit at least half of applicants? 11 of the 11: Colorado Mesa University, Lewis-Clark State College, Montana State University, New Mexico State University, Southern Utah University, The University of Montana, University of Colorado Colorado Springs, University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus, University of Idaho, University of Northern Colorado, University of Wyoming (fall 2024).
What are the largest and smallest smaller public universities in the Mountain West? Montana State University is the largest, with 14,451 undergraduates, and Lewis-Clark State College is the smallest, with 2,385 (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.