Colorado Mountain College Steamboat Springs

Elevating the Future of Steamboat Springs Through Affordable Education

Colorado Mountain College Steamboat Springs builds better futures for our community by providing degree and certificate programs in areas that directly impact the local economy. With an open door policy, hundreds of scholarships, small class sizes, and affordable tuition rates, we are uniquely positioned to assist our students in reaching their education and career goals.

Often the only thing that stands between a student and graduation is money. When you donate to the Colorado Mountain College Foundation, the fundraising partner of Colorado Mountain College, you remove that simple barrier and give the gift that lasts a lifetime.  Because of the generosity of people just like you, we were able to award over $1.3 million in scholarships throughout all 11 campuses to 615 students in the 2023 Fall semester, and help 73 students overcome financial emergencies with just over $36,000 awarded in the 2022-2023 academic year.

Colorado Mountain College Steamboat Springs boasts programs and amenities unique to this beautiful region. 

• The Bachelor of Arts in Sustainability Studies builds pathways to careers in areas such as public land management, renewable energy transition, and, climate change adaptation and mitigation
• The Ball Observatory allows students and the public alike to explore the night skies and learn more about astronomy. 
• SnowSports Industries America (SIA) and Colorado Mountain College have created the first industry-wide certification and the first testing center for the snow sports industry.
• Restaurant & Culinary Management (AAS) prepares chefs and managers for the demands of a career in food service.   
• English as a Second Language (ESL) and General Educational Development Test (GED) programs ensure everyone in our community can access the building blocks of a successful future.

“I finished two bachelor's degrees in three years, I could not have done it without the help of my professors and counselors, it was a team effort. That's what I love about CMC, the sense of community.”

- Chris Richardson, Bachelor's of Applied Science and Business Administration graduate