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Colorado College

Colorado Springs, CO 4 year Private
Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 1,745
Student to faculty ratio 9 to 1
Acceptance rate 14%
Students retention rate 96%
On-time graduation rate 86%

Located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Colorado College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate at Colorado College is 14%, indicating that the institution is quite selective in its admissions process. This can be seen as a positive aspect for those seeking a competitive and academically rigorous environment.

Colorado College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 9-to-1, Colorado College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Colorado College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 96% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 69% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

14.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$62,070

Cost of attendance at Colorado College in 2022 for students from Colorado.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Colorado's average $8,123
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$62,070

Cost of attendance at Colorado College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Colorado's average $20,262
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 57 of freshman students at Colorado College received on average $48,666 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$48,666
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 100 19% $5,226 $522,643
Other Federal Grant 102 19% $9,219 $940,291
State Grant/Scholarships 24 4% $4,807 $115,363
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 302 56% $45,654 $13,787,628
Total Grant & Scholarships 305 57% $48,666 $14,843,282

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Colorado College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Colorado College students is 85.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 86.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 84.5%.

85.7%

  • asian 89.7% 26 students
  • African American 73.7% 14 students
  • white 87.4% 320 students
  • unknown 88.2% 15 students
  • hispanic 80.4% 45 students
  • International Students 89.4% 42 students
  • Mixed Race 76.1% 35 students

Sport Conferences

  • Basketball Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Colorado College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Colorado College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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