# Colorado College

Colorado Springs, CO. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/colorado-college

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 19% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 7,532 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 1,509 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 640–730 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 590–730 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 29–33 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $90,929 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $27,951 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $13,592 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $13,250 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $13,798 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $28,292 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $43,403 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 2,014 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 86% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $70,914 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $19,500 (FY2024) |

## What Colorado College considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Considered
- College-prep coursework: Considered
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Required
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Considered

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 126678. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology