Colorado College
Colorado College

Colorado College

Colorado Springs, CO, USA
Private
4 Year

Overview

Welcome to the Block Plan, where you’ll take one class at a time for 3 ½ weeks. Prepare to dive into your current passion in small discussion-based classes, where professors will know your name, encourage you to grow, and respect your stride. Master the art of balance with clubs, internships, work, athletics, community service, and adjuncts.   

Welcome to block breaks, four days to relax, to climb one of Colorado’s 54 peaks higher than 14,000 feet or explore the dynamic sand dunes, forests, and canyons of the Southwest. 

Welcome to a vibrant community of students eager to communicate, debate, defend, think, and engage.  

Welcome to 32 blocks of curiosity, adventure, and imagination, to the moment for unearthing your passions, exploring and understanding the world, and your individual growth. 

Enjoy the ride. 

Acceptance Rate:
20%
Average Net Price:
$27,319
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
4.0
Average ACT Composite
32
Average SAT Composite
1400

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Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$27,319
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$70,734
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$70,734
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$16,020
Books and Supplies
$1240
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$7,136
$30k - $48k
$4,971
$48k - $75k
$11,069
$75k - $110k
$19,225
$110k+
$47,298
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
100%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
14%
Average Aid Per Year
$47,947
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
14%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,971
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$46,019

 

Students receiving state aid
3%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4844
Students receiving federal aid
13%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,971
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$73,496
$30k - $48k
$69,241
$48k - $75k
$66,177
$75k - $110k
$57,974
$110k+
$31,703
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$51,516,044
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$6,577,619

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
27%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$8,053
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,670
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$176
Students receiving federal loans
26%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,026
Average Other Loans Per Year
$33,506

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
0
100
20%
Acceptance Rate
7532
Students Applied
11%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
20
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is checked
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted.November 1
Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier.November 1
Fall Regular DecisionJanuary 15May 1
OtherJanuary 15
Applications Accepted
Common Application
Common Application
Coalition Application
Coalition Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
19%
Out-Of-State Students
77%
17%
Submitting ACT
20%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 32
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1400
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
675
75th
760
Reading
25th
690
75th
760
4.0
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
58
Top 25%
86
Top 50%
96

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 800-542-7214
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
2,173
Total Number of Undergrads
2,145
0
100
82%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
86%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
9:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Summer Sessions
Learning Options
  • ROTC Army
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
75%
20-39 Students
24%

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
50

Faculty Overview

0
100
94%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Native American
Multi-Racial
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
43%
57%
Residency
In-State Students
19%
Out-Of-State Students
77%
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
51
Countries Represented
44
Ethnicity
African American
3%
Asian/Pacific Islander
5%
Hispanic
11%
White
67%
Multiracial
7%
Unknown
1%
Percent of First Generation Students
18%
Student Organizations
110
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
80%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
71%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Tigers
School Colors
black and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
148
Total Female Athletes
171
Intramural Sports
9
Sports Club
5
Sports Team (Men)
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Ice Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
Colorado College Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is not checked
No
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is not checked
No
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is not checked
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$49,900
Top 5 Cities
Denver
Colorado Springs
San Francisco
New York
Seattle
Top 5 Employers
Colorado College
University of Washington
Kaiser Permanente
Wells Fargo
University of Denver
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Community and Social Services
Operations
Media and Social Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,670
Loan Default Rate
2%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$176

REVIEWS

All Reviews

Adrienne's Review

from El Paso, TX

I have attended many affinity clubs/groups here at Colorado College and have found much of my community through these organizations! I find that they created my community and gave me a space to truly ...

Anna's Review

from Allen, TX

The school facilities, professors, and academic quality are all extremely nice. It is a very focused learning environment. The student-life is kind of limited and there's not that much diversity withi...