In honor of the NCAA basketball tournament, U.S. News has taken a look at the Division I conferences. How do the schools in the Mountain West Conference match up based on their America's Best Colleges rankings?
| College Name and Location | U.S. News Rank | Team Nickname | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States Air Force AcademyUSAF Academy, CO | 1§ | Falcons |
| 2 | Brigham Young University–ProvoProvo, UT | 71 | Cougars |
| 3 | Texas Christian UniversityFort Worth, TX | 110 | Horned Frogs |
| 4 | University of UtahSalt Lake City, UT | 126 | Utes |
| 5 | Colorado State UniversityFort Collins, CO | 128 | Rams |
| 6 | San Diego State UniversitySan Diego, CA | Tier 3 | Aztecs |
| 7 | University of New MexicoAlbuquerque, NM | Tier 3 | Lobos |
| 8 | University of WyomingLaramie, WY | Tier 3 | Cowboys |
| 9 | University of Nevada–Las VegasLas Vegas, NV | Tier 4 | Rebels |
All school rankings listed are within the National Universities ranking category utilized in America's Best Colleges unless otherwise noted.
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