Colorado College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Colorado College is a selective private research university in Colorado Springs, Colorado, enrolling about 2,014 students. Admission is selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 18.47% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $65,222 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $70,734
- 2024 Average Net Price: $33,375 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 18.47% Selective
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,014 98.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 87.66%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
- First-Generation Students: 17.6%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 4.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 9.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 80.5%
- Average SAT Score: 1365
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,251
- Applicants (IPEDS): 7,532
- Room & Board: $16,020 annual estimate
Colorado College: what the data shows
Common questions about Colorado College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Colorado College?
Colorado College is located in Colorado Springs, CO (ZIP 80903).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Colorado College public or private?
Colorado College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Colorado College cost?
Published tuition: $70,734.
Average net price after aid: $33,375.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $9,217 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $15,477 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $12,568 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $24,129 |
| $110,001+ | $44,141 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $282,936.
How hard is it to get into Colorado College?
Admission rate: 18.47%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1365.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Colorado College?
Total enrollment: 2,014 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,251 students.
Graduate enrollment: 25 students.
About 99% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Colorado College?
150%-time completion rate: 87.66%.
First-year retention: 93.6%.
What do graduates of Colorado College earn?
Median earnings: $47,611 six years after entry; $65,222 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $18,257.
14.45% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Colorado College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Political Science and Government, General (45 completions)
- Psychology, General (39 completions)
- Economics, Other (37 completions)
- Environmental Science (35 completions)
- 02.6131 (33 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences, Other (30 completions)
- Environmental Studies (27 completions)
- Sociology, General (26 completions)
- Economics, General (22 completions)
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels (18 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Colorado College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 18.47%; completion rate 87.66%; median earnings $65,222 at 10 years; net price $33,375. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$70,734
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Colorado College was $70,734.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$33,375
2024 Value
In 2024 Colorado College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $33,375.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$133,500 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$33,375 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$282,936 4-Year Tuition
$16,020 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,240 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$87,994 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$351,976 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Colorado College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
14.45% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
25.73% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Colorado College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Colorado College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $44,222 | $44,222 | $28,404 |
| 2014 | $46,410 | $46,410 | $27,434 |
| 2015 | $48,996 | $48,996 | $29,829 |
| 2016 | $50,892 | $50,892 | $23,394 |
| 2017 | $52,818 | $52,818 | $34,032 |
| 2018 | $55,470 | $55,470 | $25,041 |
| 2019 | $58,086 | $58,086 | $26,753 |
| 2020 | $60,864 | $60,864 | $24,703 |
| 2021 | $62,070 | $62,070 | $26,705 |
| 2022 | $65,028 | $65,028 | $28,892 |
| 2023 | $67,932 | $67,932 | $31,678 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
18.47% Acceptance Rate
7,532 Total Applicants
1,509 Students Admitted
517 First-Time Students Enrolled
34.26% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is highly selective, accepting fewer than 3 in 10 applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1365
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.5 - 3.7
Estimated Median GPA: 3.65
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Colorado College reported total enrollment of about 2,014 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 44% male and 56% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (68.0%), Hispanic or Latino (10.8%), and Two or More Races (7.0%). About 14.45% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 17.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
98.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Colorado College in 2024 is 2,014 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,251 students. Graduate enrollment is about 25 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
93.6%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 68.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
71.09% 100% Completion Time
87.66% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 71.09% of students graduating from Colorado College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Political Science and Government, General: 44% male / 56% female
- Psychology, General: 13% male / 87% female
- Economics, Other: 70% male / 30% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Colorado College.
Return on Investment
$18,257 Median Student Debt
$65,222 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
27.99% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
388.55% Return on Investment
2.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Colorado College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 47 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Political Science and Government, General: 45 completions
2. Psychology, General: 39 completions
3. Economics, Other: 37 completions
4. Environmental Science: 35 completions
5. 02.6131: 33 completions
6. Computer and Information Sciences, Other: 30 completions
7. Environmental Studies: 27 completions
8. Sociology, General: 26 completions
9. Economics, General: 22 completions
Most popular programs at Colorado College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Colorado College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Colorado College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 80.5%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $12,786
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $34,153
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Colorado College is a private non-profit institution located in Colorado Springs, CO, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Political Science and Government, General, Psychology, General, Economics, Other. Enrollment is approximately 2,014 students. Student body composition includes White (68.0%), Hispanic or Latino (10.8%), Two or More Races (7.0%). It is highly selective, with an admission rate of 18.47%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1365. The 150%-time completion rate is 87.66%. Approximately 14.45% of students receive Pell Grants. About 17.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Location
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Region: Rocky Mountains
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 87.66% graduation rate, Colorado College demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Colorado College located?
Colorado College is located in Colorado Springs, CO.
What is Colorado College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Colorado College is 18.5% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 7,532 applicants and 1,509 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Colorado College cost?
Reported tuition is $70,734 and average net price is $33,375 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $16,020 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Colorado College?
Colorado College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,251 students, White (68.0%), Hispanic or Latino (10.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Colorado College?
About 17.6% of students at Colorado College are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Colorado College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Colorado College reports midpoint SAT about 1365.
What do graduates of Colorado College earn?
Median earnings are $47,611 six years after entry and $65,222 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Colorado College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 87.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Colorado College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $18,257.
Is Colorado College public or private?
Colorado College is a private nonprofit institution located in Colorado Springs, CO.
Is Colorado College an HBCU?
No. Colorado College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Colorado College a tribal college?
No. Colorado College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Colorado college costs
- Colorado colleges by ROI
- Colorado Springs, Colorado city profile
- Rocky Mountains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Colorado
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.