Colorado College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1596 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #436 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #390 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #8 of 38 | In Colorado |
| #2 of 5 | In Colorado Springs |
| #762 of 1,041 | For Intellectual Property and Patent Law |
| Top50% | For 46 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 18%
- Undergraduates
- 2,031
- Graduates
- 25
- Male:Female Ratio
- 43:57
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.coloradocollege.edu
Colorado College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Colorado College has an acceptance rate of 18% and is among the top 5% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 18% | 18% | 19% |
| Applicants | 8,511 | 3,689 | 4,531 |
| Admissions | 1,572 | 651 | 855 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 476 | 220 | 227 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
136 or 29%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1230
or below
75% of them
had 1460
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Colorado College are 1230-1460 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
77 or 16%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 29
or below
75% of them
had 33
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Colorado College are 29-33 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1389 (68%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 220 (11%) |
| Two or more races | 142 (7%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 106 (5%) |
| Asian | 101 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 48 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 44 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Colorado College is $36,123 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $9,217 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $15,477 |
| $48-75K | $12,568 |
| $75-110K | $24,129 |
| $110K+ | $44,141 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $70,224 | $31,350 |
| Tuition in-state | $70,224 | $31,350 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $70,224 | $31,350 |
| Fee in-district | $510 | |
| Fee in-state | $510 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $510 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,702 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,020 |
| Room charge | $8,928 |
| Meal charge | $7,092 |
Colorado College majors
Colorado College has granted 552 bachelor's degrees across 41 programs and 19 master's across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Colorado College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Political Science and Government, General | 43 | |
| Economics, Other | 37 | |
| Psychology, General | 37 | |
| Environmental Science | 34 | |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | 33 | |
| Sociology, General | 26 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | 25 | |
| Environmental Studies | 25 | |
| Economics, General | 21 | |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 18 | |
| Cell & Cellular and Molecular Biology | 17 | |
| Neuroscience | 17 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 16 | |
| Creative Writing | 16 | |
| International Economics | 16 | |
| Philosophy | 16 | |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 15 | |
| Mathematics, General | 14 | |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 13 | |
| History, General | 13 | |
| Physics, General | 13 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 12 | |
| Biochemistry | 10 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 10 | |
| Education, General | 8 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 8 | |
| Music, General | 7 | |
| Women's Studies | 7 | |
| Anthropology, General | 6 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 6 | |
| Museology & Museum Studies | 4 | |
| Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign) | 4 | |
| Social Sciences, Other | 4 | |
| Chemistry, General | 3 | |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 3 | |
| Comparative Literature | 3 | |
| German Language and Literature | 3 | |
| French Studies | 2 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | |
| Russian Studies | 1 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 552 | 19 |
Colorado College has a graduation rate of 88%, which is among the 6% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 88% | 87% | 88% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Colorado College has published 4,635 scientific papers with 82,758 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Political Science, Computer Science, Law, Medicine, Geography and Cartography, Physics, and History.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 28 | 207 |
| 1994 | 34 | 238 |
| 1995 | 23 | 284 |
| 1996 | 22 | 314 |
| 1997 | 40 | 339 |
| 1998 | 45 | 428 |
| 1999 | 37 | 406 |
| 2000 | 26 | 512 |
| 2001 | 38 | 529 |
| 2002 | 57 | 727 |
| 2003 | 55 | 787 |
| 2004 | 132 | 1004 |
| 2005 | 86 | 1256 |
| 2006 | 77 | 1546 |
| 2007 | 96 | 1738 |
| 2008 | 92 | 1938 |
| 2009 | 171 | 2096 |
| 2010 | 129 | 2373 |
| 2011 | 125 | 2841 |
| 2012 | 139 | 3065 |
| 2013 | 99 | 3114 |
| 2014 | 105 | 3323 |
| 2015 | 131 | 3365 |
| 2016 | 171 | 3369 |
| 2017 | 130 | 3617 |
| 2018 | 172 | 3879 |
| 2019 | 164 | 4370 |
| 2020 | 189 | 4978 |
| 2021 | 197 | 5748 |
| 2022 | 160 | 5781 |
| 2023 | 195 | 5658 |
| 2024 | 400 | 5618 |
| 2025 | 122 | 4973 |
Colorado College alumni
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Liz Cheney
- Enrolled in Colorado College
- In 1988 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- political stafferjuristlawyerexecutivepundit
- Biography
-
Elizabeth Lynne Cheney is an American attorney and former politician who was the U.S. representative for Wyoming's at-large congressional district from 2017 to 2023, and served as chair of the House Republican Conference from 2019 to 2021. A member of the Republican Party, she is known for her vocal opposition to Donald Trump.
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Dean Winters
- Occupations
- film actoractortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Dean Gerard Winters is an American actor. He is known for his role as Ryan O'Reily on the HBO prison drama Oz and his roles in the TV series Millennium, Rescue Me, 30 Rock, Sex and the City, and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, as well as portraying "Mayhem" in a series of Allstate Insurance commercials and starring in the 2014 film John Wick. He co-starred in one season of the CBS Network cop drama series Battle Creek and had a recurring role as "The Vulture" on the comedy series Brooklyn Nine-Nine. He also appeared in the 2023 Netflix film The Out-Laws and the 2024 AMC series Monsieur Spade.
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Mary Cheney
- Occupations
- writerpolitician
- Biography
-
Mary Claire Cheney is the younger of the two daughters of Dick Cheney, the 46th vice president of the United States and 17th United States secretary of defense, and Lynne Cheney. She is involved with a number of political action committees. She married her wife, Heather Poe, in 2012, and was a signatory to an amicus curiae brief submitted to the U.S. Supreme Court in support of same-sex marriage during the Hollingsworth v. Perry case in 2013.
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Dee Bradley Baker
- Occupations
- television actoractorbloggervoice actorpuppeteer
- Biography
-
Dee Bradley Baker is an American voice actor. Much of his work has consisted of vocalizations of animals and monsters. Baker's roles include animated series such as Adventure Time, American Dad!, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Ben 10, Codename: Kids Next Door, The Fairly OddParents, Gravity Falls, Handy Manny, Jungle Junction, Miles from Tomorrowland, Milo Murphy's Law, Muppet Babies, My Friends Tigger & Pooh, Phineas and Ferb, SpongeBob SquarePants, Steven Universe, The 7D, and The Legend of Korra. His voice work in live-action series includes Legends of the Hidden Temple and Shop 'til You Drop, as well as films such as Space Jam and The Boxtrolls.
General info
| Alternative names | CC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1874 |
| Motto | Scientia et Disciplina Learning through Hard Work |
| Colors | black, gold |
| Academic calendar | September to May |
| Total FTE staff | 850 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 14. E Cache La Poudre St. Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80903 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 479,000 |
| Phone | 7193896000 |