First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | Fall | July 15, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: csc.edu · checked September 19, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 94 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 49 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 28 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 28 |
| Range Science and Management | 24 |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other | 22 |
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 21 |
| Psychology | 18 |
Show the other 22 majors
| Physical Sciences | 18 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 18 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 7 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 6 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 5 |
| Social Science Teacher Education | 5 |
| English Language and Literature | 5 |
| Social Work | 5 |
| Art/Art Studies | 5 |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 4 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 3 |
| History Teacher Education | 3 |
| Art Teacher Education | 2 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 |
| Music Teacher Education | 2 |
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | 2 |
| Mathematics | 2 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 2 |
| History | 2 |
| Music | 1 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 |
| Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Basketball, Football, Rodeo, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Wrestling
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Basketball, Golf, Rodeo, Softball, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball, Wrestling
Faith groups
Cru, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Town, remote
Federal locale classification
More about the place
Nearest airport
Scottsbluff/Western Nebraska Regional/Wm B Heilig Field (BFF)
Nearest hub airport
Denver International (DEN)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 6.7 of 20
Elevation
3,426 ft
Time zone
Mountain
January low
12°F
July high
89°F
Annual snowfall
50.3 in
Days at 90°F or higher
44 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$840 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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- South Dakota School of Mines and Technology87 mi
- Black Hills State University124 mi
- University of Wyoming168 mi
- University of Northern Colorado188 mi
- Colorado State University-Fort Collins189 mi
- Naropa University227 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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