Institutional Characteristics
The Mountain West Conference is one of the collegiate athletic conferences affiliated with the NCAA Division I FBS (formerly I-A). The MW officially began operations in July 1999. Geographically, the MW covers a broad expanse of the Western United States, with member schools located in California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming. Craig Thompson has served as Commissioner of the MW since its founding in 1999..
The following table compares the basic academic information between colleges in Mountain West Conference (MW). By school type, all 11 Mountain West Conference (MW) are public. By school level, all 11 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California State University-Fresno | Fresno, CA | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| San Diego State University | San Diego, CA | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| San Jose State University | San Jose, CA | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | Fort Collins, CO | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| United States Air Force Academy | USAF Academy, CO | Public, four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Boise State University | Boise, ID | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| University of Nevada-Las Vegas | Las Vegas, NV | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| University of Nevada-Reno | Reno, NV | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| University of New Mexico-Main Campus | Albuquerque, NM | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Utah State University | Logan, UT | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| University of Wyoming | Laramie, WY | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of colleges in Mountain West Conference (MW) is - for all undergraduate students. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California State University-Fresno | $7,341 / $19,941 | 95.26% | 57% | 22:1 | 24,427 |
| San Diego State University | $8,728 / $21,328 | 36.19% | 76% | 27:1 | 41,137 |
| San Jose State University | $8,410 / $21,010 | 84.61% | 69% | 25:1 | 37,661 |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $13,373 / $35,061 | 88.54% | 67% | 17:1 | 34,096 |
| United States Air Force Academy | $0 / - | 14.09% | 88% | 7:1 | 4,114 |
| Boise State University | $9,048 / $27,788 | 87.21% | 60% | 20:1 | 27,198 |
| University of Nevada-Las Vegas | $9,748 / $27,411 | 96.17% | 51% | 19:1 | 32,911 |
| University of Nevada-Reno | $9,578 / $27,720 | 73.71% | 61% | 17:1 | 23,024 |
| University of New Mexico-Main Campus | $10,140 / $33,060 | 95.18% | 55% | 15:1 | 23,124 |
| Utah State University | $8,560 / $24,993 | 92.47% | 59% | 19:1 | 28,904 |
| University of Wyoming | $7,768 / $24,178 | 96.88% | 59% | 13:1 | 10,813 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |
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