Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Colorado Springs, Colorado |
| Online | coloradocollege.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Colorado College occupies a 90-acre campus in Colorado Springs, Colorado, positioned at the base of Pikes Peak and 70 miles south of Denver. Founded in 1874, the liberal arts institution operates on a distinctive "Block Plan" academic calendar where students take one course at a time in intensive 3.5-week segments. The campus combines historical architecture, including several buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places, with modern academic facilities and residential halls that house the majority of students. Academic strengths include environmental studies, international political economy, and Southwest studies, with the college maintaining a highly selective admission process. The institution competes in NCAA Division III athletics, with the exception of its Division I men's hockey program, which has historically been a competitive force in the National Collegiate Hockey Conference.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Colorado College is rated within the top 18% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 9 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Colorado College within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#80 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#73 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Colleges in Colorado
#1 in Best Private Colleges in Colorado
#93 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Value Colleges in Colorado
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1260/1480 |
| ACT | 29/33 |
| GPA | 3.98 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very High |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 |
| Other Fees | $474 |
| Room and Board | $14,376 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,584 |
| Total One Year Cost | $83,228 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 29% |
| Biology | 15% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 9% |
| English and Literature | 7% |
| Natural Resources Conservation | 7% |
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Questions and Answers
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Last updated February 24, 2024