Colorado College

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
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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

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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