At a glance
Average net price
$33,375
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
87.7%
Admission rate
18%
Undergrad size
2,014
In-state tuition
$70,734
Out-of-state tuition
$70,734
Cost of attendance
$86,921
Median earnings (10y)
$65,222
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,365
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 93.6%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
16 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (41%), stem (36%), humanities & arts (22%).
- STEM36%
- Humanities & arts22%
- Social sciences41%
- Social sciences30.4%~613 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Biological sciences14.0%~281 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Natural resources10.7%~215 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~182 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology6.7%~135 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~95 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science4.5%~91 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English4.0%~80 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~58 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics2.5%~51 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~51 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- History2.4%~48 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~33 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education1.5%~29 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Liberal arts1.5%~29 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~22 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
33 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 144 | $45,092 | $18,250 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 106 | — | $15,000 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 98 | $24,472 | — |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | Bachelor's | 75 | — | — |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences. | Bachelor's | 51 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 51 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 49 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 48 | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 47 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 37 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 34 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 29 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 27 | — | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 23 | $24,396 | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Bachelor's | 21 | $31,555 | — |
| Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| Education, General. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Area Studies. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Social Sciences, Other. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | — | $21,826 | $20,513 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Colorado College
Colorado College is a mid-sized institution located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 2,014 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Social sciences, Biological sciences, Natural resources.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Colorado College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $33,375 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $70,734 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $86,921 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 87.7%, a strong completion outcome. 93.6% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $65,222 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Colorado College confers degrees and certificates across 16 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Social sciences, Biological sciences, Natural resources. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (41% of credentials), stem (36% of credentials), humanities & arts (22% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Colorado College accepts 18% of applicants, making it highly selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,365.
Location & campus
Set in Colorado Springs, Colorado (city), Colorado College draws students from across Colorado and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Colorado College
Q.How much does Colorado College cost?
The average net price at Colorado College is $33,375 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $86,921.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Colorado College?
Colorado College has a 6-year graduation rate of 87.7% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Colorado College?
Colorado College admits 18% of applicants, which is considered highly selective.
Q.How much do Colorado College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Colorado College graduate earns $65,222 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Colorado College?
Published tuition is $70,734 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Colorado College located?
Colorado College is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado (ZIP 80903).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Colorado College at their official website.