Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting
Colorado College, based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is a private nonprofit institution, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 2,014 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $65,222 ten years after enrollment, which is 60% above the national median of $40,747. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 86.8%. Mmedian graduate debt is $18,257, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.57x. The average net price after financial aid is $33,375 per year. The most popular programs include Economics, Natural Resources Conservation, Political Science, Ecology, and Sociology.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$65,222
Graduation Rate
86.8%
Median Debt
$18,257
Average Net Price
$33,375
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.49x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.57x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
2,014
Admission Rate
18.5%
Average SAT
1365
Retention Rate
93.6%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$70,734
Out-of-State Tuition
$70,734
Pell Grant Rate
14.4%
Federal Loan Rate
25.7%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$9,217
Income $30K–$48K
$15,477
Income $48K–$75K
$12,568
Income $110K+
$44,141
Student Demographics
Women
62.0%
White
68.0%
Black
2.3%
Hispanic
10.8%
Asian
5.0%
Two or More Races
7.0%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
88.6%
Accreditations
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (38)
Bachelor (31)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Economics | $122,998 | 84 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | $37,393 | 63 |
| Political Science | Not reported | 47 |
| Ecology | Not reported | 44 |
| Sociology | $56,649 | 31 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 28 |
| Cell Biology | Not reported | 27 |
| Neuroscience | Not reported | 23 |
| Psychology | Not reported | 23 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | Not reported | 19 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 18 |
| History | Not reported | 16 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 14 |
| Rhetoric & Composition | Not reported | 13 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 11 |
| Biochemistry & Molecular Biology | Not reported | 11 |
| Philosophy | Not reported | 11 |
| Geological Sciences | Not reported | 11 |
| Physics | Not reported | 11 |
| Music | Not reported | 11 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 10 |
| Ethnic & Gender Studies | Not reported | 8 |
| Area Studies | Not reported | 7 |
| Education | Not reported | 7 |
| Chemistry | Not reported | 6 |
| Anthropology | Not reported | 6 |
| Romance Languages | Not reported | 5 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Not reported | 5 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Not reported | 4 |
| Social Sciences, Other | Not reported | 3 |
| Biology | $62,970 | Not reported |
Master (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 19 |
Show 6 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Germanic Languages | Bachelor | 2 |
| Dance | Bachelor | 2 |
| Linguistics | Bachelor | 1 |
| Museology | Bachelor | 1 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor | 1 |
| Religion | Bachelor | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Social Sciences Programs
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Social Sciences Programs in Colorado
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Natural Resources Programs in Colorado
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges
- Highest Earning Colleges in Colorado
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Colorado
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Colorado
- Most Affordable Colleges in Colorado
- Best ROI Colleges in Colorado
- Best ROI 4-Year Colleges in Colorado