HMI & College

Be emboldened to be you.

A semester at HMI prepares students to take their future into their own hands. Students leave HMI with the skills to thrive in college and university, succeed in their careers, and pursue their passions.

Future Outcomes

Want to learn more? Please contact the HMI Admissions Office at 719-486-8200 x1 or inquire below.

75%

of alumni solicit a recommendation from an HMI teacher

80%

of alumni write their college essay about HMI

100%

of students take the PSAT, SAT & AP Exams on campus or in Leadville

Education Grounded in Growth

At HMI, we believe students are best prepared for college and other future plans through our unique brand of experiential education that excites their passion for learning and deepens their engagement with the places and communities around them.

Rather than “Will I get in?” the question might be: “What is the right fit for me?”

Our faculty and staff, many of whom have attended selective colleges and universities, support students to grow as thoughtful, engaged citizens.

College Counselors Are Saying

"HMI alumni ... are confident, mature learners, and they know how to communicate, collaborate, think creatively, and problem-solve. HMI students are aware of a world that is greater than themselves, and they are prepared to make a difference in it.”

Greg BucklesFormer Dean of Admissions, Middlebury College

"HMI students have transformative experiences through the unique combination of residential, wilderness and academic programs. These powerful moments prepare them for the rigors of college life and 21st century leadership."

Billy CorbettFormer Assistant Director of Admissions, Dartmouth College

College Acceptances

HMI alumni who graduated high school in 2026 are attending the colleges and universities below. In addition, our alumni are enrolled at schools across the country and beyond.