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, founded in 1874, is a private liberal arts college located in Colorado Springs, roughly 70 miles south of Denver. The institution is distinctive for its "Block Plan," an intensive academic schedule where students take and focus on one course at a time for three and a half weeks. Colorado College's campus boasts a mix of contemporary and historical architecture, including several buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places, set against the backdrop of the Rocky Mountains. Housing is provided for all four years, and the majority of students live on campus in a variety of residential options. Colorado College has a highly selective admissions process and is known for its environmental science programs, among other majors. While the college has a range of athletics, it is particularly recognized for its Division I men?s ice hockey team, known as the Tigers.
In the most recent statistical year 7,846 prospective students applied, and 1,279 were granted admission. Of those admitted 534 enrolled in the school. 2,151 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 52 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $64,554 plus fees of $474. Colorado College is ranked 80 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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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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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=126678 IPEDS survey data for Colorado College.
Current students may use the Colorado College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024