What makes Colorado College different
- The Block Plan. Eight 3.5-week blocks, one class at a time, so classes can leave campus for field sites and labs.
- The Rockies at the door. Afternoons are often free for hiking, skiing and climbing, with an outdoor education program and gear house.
- A Four Corners promise. For families in Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico and Utah earning under $250,000, CC aims to cost about the same as the region's top public universities.
What Colorado College students study
The most common bachelor's degrees (class of 2024): political science (43), economics (37), psychology (37), environmental science (34), ecology and evolutionary biology (33) and sociology (26). Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
You may thrive at Colorado College if…
- You like to focus deeply on one thing at a time.
- You love the outdoors.
- You want hands-on, off-campus learning.
Worth asking about
- What does a typical day on the Block Plan look like?
- How does the Four Corners pricing work?
How Colorado College compares with other liberal arts colleges
Colorado College admitted 18.5% of applicants for fall 2024 and is the only college in this group on a block schedule. See how these 20 liberal arts colleges compare.
FAQ
What is Colorado College's acceptance rate? 18.5% for fall 2024: 1,572 of 8,511 applicants were admitted.
Does Colorado College have early decision? Yes. CC offers binding Early Decision I and II, plus non-binding Early Action and Regular Action, and says criteria are the same in every round. Source
Does Colorado College require the SAT or ACT? No. CC has been test-optional since 2019, and submitted scores count only if they help. This applies to students applying in 2026–27 for fall 2027. Source
Does Colorado College charge out-of-state tuition? No. Colorado College is private, so published tuition and fees are the same for students from any state: $70,734 a year before aid. About 72% of first-year students came from outside Colorado.
How much is Colorado College tuition per semester? About $35,367 a semester, half the published $70,734 a year, before aid.
How many students go to Colorado College? About 2,000 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What is Colorado College known for? The Block Plan, outdoor life and its Rocky Mountain setting.
How much does Colorado College cost? Published tuition and fees are $70,734 a year before aid, and the total cost of attendance is $86,921. Students who received aid paid $28,892 a year on average.
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