Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City
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About Colorado College
Colorado College is a private liberal arts college in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. Founded in 1874 by Thomas Nelson Haskell in his daughter's memory, the college offers over 40 majors and 30 minors, and enrolls approximately 2,000 undergraduates at its 90-acre (36 ha) campus. Colorado College is a member of the Associated Colleges of the Midwest, and is a QuestBridge partner. Notable alumni include Diana DeGette, Liz Cheney, Dutch Clark, Thomas Hornsby Ferril, James Heckman, Steve Sabol, Ken Salazar, and Marc Webb. Most of the university's varsity sports teams compete in NCAA Division III, with the exception of Division I teams in men's hockey and women's soccer.
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18%
Acceptance
$33,375
Net price
2,014
Enrollment
88%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
18%
Acceptance rate
1,365
SAT average
—
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$33,375
Average net price
$70,734
In-state tuition
$70,734
Out-of-state tuition
$16,020
Room & board
$1,240
Books & supplies
$86,921
Total cost of attendance
14%
Students receiving Pell grants
26%
Students with federal loans
$18,257
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$65,222
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$47,611
Median earnings (6 yrs)
88%
Graduation rate
94%
Retention rate
81%
Earn more than a HS grad
$34,153
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
2,014
Total enrollment
1%
Part-time
19
Avg. age at entry
18%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Colorado College FAQ
Is Colorado College a public or private school?
Colorado College is a private nonprofit institution located in Colorado Springs, CO.
What is the acceptance rate at Colorado College?
Colorado College has an acceptance rate of 18%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does Colorado College cost?
The average annual net price at Colorado College is $33,375 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $70,734.
What is the graduation rate at Colorado College?
About 88% of students at Colorado College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Colorado College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Colorado College students earn a median of $65,222 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Colorado College?
Admitted students at Colorado College have an average SAT score of 1,365. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend Colorado College?
Colorado College enrolls about 2,014 students.
Campus
Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons — Jeffrey Beall · CC BY-SA 3.0. Additional images are representative.
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