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The Colorado College

Colorado Springs, CO 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate14%
Acceptance Rate14%

About Colorado College

The Colorado College is a private, nonprofit institution in the city of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Colorado College was founded in 1874. The college enrolls around 2,266 students a year, including 2,241 undergraduate students.

2022 Acceptance Rate for The Colorado College

It is very difficult to get into Colorado College. Around 14% of applicants get into Colorado College each year. In 2022, 10,975 students applied to Colorado College and 1,564 were admitted.

The Colorado College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 14%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate 29%
Early Action Acceptance Rate 17%
Average GPA 4.0
Test Optional Yes
Applicants Submitting ACT scores 17%
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 44%

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The Colorado College is locatedin the city of Colorado Springs, Colorado, near the city of Denver.

If you are interested in seeing Colorado College for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 25 to Colorado Springs, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Colorado Springs.

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College Info

14 East Cache La Poudre Street Colorado Springs, CO 80903-3294

Campus Setting: Urban

Colorado College Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Jan 15

Transfer Applications are Due

Mar 1

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Colorado College is Jan 15.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Colorado College is Mar 1.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Colorado College ACT Scores

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ACT Range

29 - 33

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

ACT Score

Estimated Chance

33 and Above

Good

29 to 33

Avg

29 and Less

Low

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ACT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median ACT score of an admitted student to Colorado College is 31. Students with an ACT score of 33 and above have a good chance of getting into Colorado College. Students with an ACT score that falls between 29 and 33 have an average chance of getting admitted, and students with an ACT score of 29 or below have a low chance of being offered admission.

Colorado College SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

1265 - 1450

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Math SAT Range

610 - 735

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Reading SAT Range

640 - 720

Colorado College Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$80,644

In State

$80,644

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$64,554
$64,554
Fees
$474
$474
Housing
$14,376
$14,376
Books
$1,240
$1,240

Student Life

Wondering what life at Colorado College is like? There are approximately 2,266 students enrolled at Colorado College, including 2,241 undergraduate students and 25 graduate students. 98% percent of students attend school full-time, 21% percent are from CO and 79% percent of students are from other states.

98%

Full Time

2%

Part Time

21%

In State

79%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

2,266

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

14%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$65,028

Out-of-State

$65,028

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jan 15
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