Colorado Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 18.47%. Very selective, indicating a competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1340. Above average SAT scores, indicating competitive applicants.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $70,734
- Tuition rates are on the higher end, which may reflect the institution's resources or prestige.
Student Population at Colorado:
- Total Enrollment: 2,056
- 2,031 Undergraduate, 25 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 43.5% men, 56.5% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 88%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 9%. Few students transfer out, suggesting most students remain through graduation.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 94%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 53 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 3 graduate-level programs offered.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's.
Colorado Overview
Colorado College (Colorado) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Colorado Springs, CO. Colorado College was newly reclassified as an Research College/University (Baccalaureate Colleges) in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The Colorado's tuition & fees is $70,734 for the academic year 2024-2025. 63% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $49,383.
The school has a total enrollment of 2,056 and the students to faculty ratio is 9 to 1 (11.11%).
Colorado's acceptance rate is 18.47% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 30.28%. The median SAT score is 1340 and the ACT score is 31.
Colorado ranked 26th in Liberal Arts Colleges and 2nd in Colorado Colleges rankings. Colorado College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Colorado College is $70,734. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $31,350.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $73,652 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $34,008.
| Undergraduate | $70,734 |
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| Graduate | $31,350 |
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| Undergraduate | $73,652 |
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| Graduate | $34,008 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Colorado College does not offer online classes (distance learning opportunities) for any degree program. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Colorado
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | No |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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