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$70,734
per year
In-State Tuition
16%
Acceptance Rate
88%
Graduation Rate
94%
Retention Rate
Colorado College is an educational institution in Colorado Springs, CO. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
Multi- and interdisciplinary programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 30.9999 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other".
Liberal arts, general studies and humanities programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 24.0199 "Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other".
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Men’s teams
9
Women’s teams
Team Sports(5)
Basketball
Soccer
Volleyball
Lacrosse
Ice Hockey
Individual Sports(4)
Tennis
Track and Field (Indoor)
Track and Field (Outdoor)
Cross Country
Aquatic Sports(1)
Swimming and Diving
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Application Requirements
Historical data for first-time undergraduate applicants seeking a degree or certificate; requirements may have changed. This does not specify a number of recommendation letters.
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In-State Students
Colorado College meets full need and offers few merit awards: a competitive $15,000 annual scholarship for top applicants and a separate-application WES Scholarship.
$15,000 Annual Merit Scholarship
Competitive$15,000 per year
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Considered when you apply; no separate form
For students at the top of the applicant pool; very few are awarded and there are no appeals. If you also have financial need, the merit award counts toward meeting that need rather than adding to it.
WES Scholarship
CompetitiveCovers up to $28,000 of tuition (about 37 percent); page states no period
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: Continues for four years with satisfactory progress at CC
Separate application with essay, open Dec. 11 to Jan. 17, 2027
Two to five first-year students each year, any gender identity. Based on commitment to equity issues and the Woman's Educational Society's values, plus the admission application.
Students: add profile GPA and scores to check.
Requirements change yearly; colleges may recalculate GPAs. Confirm requirements and deadlines with the college.
College scholarship pageChecked Oct 30, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$9,217
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$65,222
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,257
Among completers who borrowed
CLEP Credits Not Accepted
This school does not award credit for CLEP exams. Verify its AP and dual enrollment policies before counting those credits toward your program.
Explore AP ExamsVerified on Aug 2026
Colorado College does not award transfer credit for CLEP exams. Confirm its separate placement policy before using CLEP scores to plan course placement.
Separate policies to verify:
Type
Private University
Location
Colorado Springs, Colorado
El Paso County
Control
Private
Programs Listed
31 career paths
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If your parents are separated or divorced, Colorado College also asks the other parent to complete the CSS Profile (the Noncustodial PROFILE).
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