Colorado College

At a glance

Admission rate

18%

Total (middle 50%)

1230–1460

Undergraduates

2,014

Setting

City: Large

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Test policy

Test optional Applicants may choose whether to send a score.

Colorado College is test-optional (since 2019): applicants choose whether to have SAT/ACT considered, and submitted scores are used only if they strengthen the application (page last updated 08/06/2026). International students may need TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo unless exempt; a waiver can be requested. (Verified on the official admissions website on 2026-11-06.)

Policy source: coloradocollege.edu

SAT scores

Total (middle 50%)

1230–1460

Reading and Writing

640–730

Math

590–730

Average total

1365

ACT composite (middle 50%)

29–33

The middle 50%: a quarter of admitted students who sent scores scored below the first number, a quarter above the second. The total adds up the two sections' ranges, so it's approximate.

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Admissions

Accepts

Common App, Coalition with Scoir, QuestBridgeApply via Common Application, Coalition with Scoir or QuestBridge; there is no fee to apply.

Application fee

$0

Phone

(719) 389-6000

Admissions email

admission@coloradocollege.edu

Source: School's page (coloradocollege.edu), checked November 6, 2026

Cost

Tuition

$73,566per year

Average net price

$27,951What students who get federal aid pay on average after grants and scholarships, per year.

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Outcomes

Graduation rate

86%

First-year retention

94%

Median earnings 10 years after entry

$70,914

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Degrees and programs

Degree levels: bachelor, master

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Data by Field of Study