Colorado College

Colorado Springs, CO · Private nonprofit · Large city · Website

Admission rate: 19%; Very selective
Average net price: $27,951; per year, after aid
Graduation rate: 86%
Median earnings: $70,914; 10 years after enrolling

Colorado College is a private nonprofit college in Colorado Springs, CO with 2,014 undergraduates. It admits 19% of applicants, and admitted students average 1365 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $27,951 per year ($13,592 for families earning under $30,000). 86% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $70,914 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate: 19%; Fall 2024
Testing policy: Test optional; Fall 2024
Applicants: 7,532; Fall 2023
Admitted: 1,509; Fall 2023
Yield: 34%; of admitted students enrolled

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing640–730

200800

SAT Math590–730

200800

ACT Composite29–33

136

What Colorado College looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

High school recordRequired
High school GPAConsidered
College-prep courseworkConsidered
Class rankConsidered
Essay or personal statementRequired
RecommendationsRequired
Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
Legacy statusConsidered
Work experienceConsidered
English proficiency testConsidered

Cost

Cost of attendance: $90,929; sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees: $73,566

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

$0–30k$13,592
$30–48k$13,250
$48–75k$13,798
$75–110k$28,292
$110k+$43,403

Get a personal estimate with Colorado College's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 86%
Freshman retention: 94%
Median earnings: $70,914; 10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt: $19,500; at graduation

Students

Undergraduates: 2,014
Student–faculty ratio: 9:1
Receive Pell grants: 17%

White68%
Hispanic11%
Black2%
Asian5%

Colorado College FAQ

What is Colorado College's acceptance rate?+

Colorado College admits 19% of applicants, which makes it very selective.

What SAT score do you need for Colorado College?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 640–730 on SAT Reading and Writing and 590–730 on SAT Math; the average total is 1365.

What ACT score do you need for Colorado College?+

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 29–33.

Is Colorado College test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to Colorado College?+

In Fall 2023, 7,532 students applied to Colorado College and 1,509 were admitted; 517 enrolled.

Does Colorado College consider legacy status?+

Yes. Colorado College reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Colorado College require an essay?+

Colorado College reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Colorado College cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $90,929 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $27,951.

What is Colorado College's graduation rate?+

86% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Sources

Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
IPEDS unit ID 126678 · How we use this data