Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO
18.5%
Acceptance Rate
$70,734
Avg Cost (In-State)
$70,734
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
86.8%
Graduation Rate
2,014
Total Enrollment
Popular programs
Application requirements
Regular Deadline
January 15
Early Deadline
November 15 (Early Decision I) / January 15 (Early Decision II)
Common App
Yes
Test Policy
Test Optional
Essays Required
1
Letters of Rec
2
Interview
Not required
Essays: Common App personal essay required; supplemental essay also required
Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.
Getting there
Graduate outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
$64,557
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$72,105
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
61%
4-Year Graduation Rate
students completing degree within 4 years
Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.
Earnings by major
Median earnings 1 year after graduation, by bachelor's program. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard FieldOfStudy data.
| Program | Median earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $76,736 | $87,862 | 373 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $60,101 | $81,628 | 52 |
| Computer Science. | $75,501 | $114,098 | 43 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $58,811 | $73,054 | 36 |
| Biology, General. | $36,571 | $62,970 | 34 |
| Economics. | $58,082 | $122,998 | 27 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | $66,739 | $75,857 | 17 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | $17,372 | $37,393 | 16 |
Tracked through federal tax records. Programs with fewer than 30 graduates with reported earnings are privacy-suppressed. 4-year figure tracks the same cohort 3 years later.
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