Colorado College

Undergraduate admissions data

• Fall 2024 entering class: 8,511 applicants, 1,572 admitted (18.5%).
• Test scores reported by the university (25th–75th percentile): SAT 1230–1460, ACT 29–33.

Source: IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education)

What the university weighs in first-year admissions

• Important: Rigor of secondary school record, Academic GPA, Application essay, Recommendation(s), Extracurricular activities.
• Considered: Class rank, Standardized test scores, Interview, Talent/ability, Character/personal qualities, First generation, Alumni/ae relation, Geographical residence, State residency, Religious affiliation/commitment, Volunteer work, Work experience, Level of applicant's interest.
• These are the first-year admission factors the university reports for all applicants, not a separate policy for international students.

Source: Common Data Set 2024-2025, section C7 (reported by the university)

Cost of attendance

• 2024–25 academic year, estimated annual cost for an international undergraduate: $91,024 (tuition and fees $70,734; housing and food $16,020; books and supplies $1,240; other expenses $3,030).

Source: IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education)

Frequently asked questions

What is the admission rate at Colorado College?

Fall 2024 entering class: 8,511 applicants, 1,572 admitted (18.5%). Test scores reported by the university (25th–75th percentile): SAT 1230–1460, ACT 29–33.

What does Colorado College consider in first-year admissions?

Important: Rigor of secondary school record, Academic GPA, Application essay, Recommendation(s), Extracurricular activities. Considered: Class rank, Standardized test scores, Interview, Talent/ability, Character/personal qualities, First generation, Alumni/ae relation, Geographical residence, State residency, Religious affiliation/commitment, Volunteer work, Work experience, Level of applicant's interest.

How much does it cost to attend Colorado College as an international undergraduate?

2024–25 academic year, estimated annual cost for an international undergraduate: $91,024 (tuition and fees $70,734; housing and food $16,020; books and supplies $1,240; other expenses $3,030).