Colorado College
A good fit for competitive applicants and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. strong 88% graduation rate; generous financial aid cuts net price well below sticker.
About This School
Colorado College is a private nonprofit institution located in Colorado Springs, Colorado with approximately 2,014 undergraduate students enrolled. Admissions are highly selective, with an acceptance rate of 18%. The average net price after financial aid is $33,375 per year. The graduation rate is 88%, and the typical graduate earns $49,900 within 10 years of enrollment.
Colorado College is a private liberal arts college in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. Founded in 1874 by Thomas Nelson Haskell in his daughter's memory, the college offers over 40 majors and 30 minors, and enrolls approximately 2,000 undergraduates at its 90-acre (36 ha) campus.
Worth considering if you're drawn to an unconventional structure — CC runs on a "Block Plan" where students take one course at a time for 3.5 weeks, which creates intense focus but isn't for everyone. The numbers are solid: 86% graduation rate, 95% freshman retention, and median debt of just $13,400 suggests students aren't drowning in loans. The one honest concern is that median earnings of $49,900 a decade out are modest for a school costing $31,678/year after aid, so this fits best if you're pursuing a field or life path where a liberal arts foundation matters more than an immediate salary payoff.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 18% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,014 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Denver, CO · Public
Front Range Community College
Westminster, CO · Public
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO · Public
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
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