Colorado College: Review & Facts
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Colorado College is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,205 students enrolled. This college was established in 1874 and is one of the 13 schools and colleges located in Colorado Springs, Colorado.Academic Offerings
Bachelor's degree and master's degree are offered at Colorado College.Majors
Offered
Offered
51
Colorado College deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 51 majors. The most popular concentrations are Biology, Natural Resources and Environment, Economics, Political Science, and General Studies. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.
Colorado College student retention rate is very high at 91% (well above Colorado average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students love their stay at this school.
Student Retention
91%
Good
The graduation rate at Colorado College is very good - 89%.Student to faculty ratio at Colorado College is good -- 10:1. Read more information on instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.
Tuition and Loans
Average tuition cost is extremely high - around $64,600 per year. The additional fees at Colorado College beyond tuition are around $500; this totals $65,100 annually.Read the details about Colorado College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.
Admissions Information
Acceptance
Rate
Rate
16%
Hard
According to government data, 7,846 applications were submitted and 1,279 were accepted, so it is challenging to get admitted at this school.The college might accept dual credits and advanced placement credits at entry.
Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Colorado College in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.
Opportunities and Services
Dormatory
Annual Price
Annual Price
$8,400
High
Colorado College offers study abroad programs.There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Colorado College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.
Safety
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F
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Colorado College provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 1,800 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is a bit high -- roughly $8,400 per year.Army ROTC programs are available at Colorado College. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.
ROTC
Available
Available
Yes
Based on the college crime data, Colorado College seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.
Colorado College Location and Address
Postal Address:Colorado College
14. E Cache La Poudre St.
Colorado Springs, Colorado
80903, USA
Alternatives to Colorado College
University of Colorado BoulderBoulder, CO
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Great student retention rate. Tuition: $37k. On-campus housing. More than 39,600 students. Very dangerous campus. Specializes in engineering, management, and business programs. ACT 29 to enroll.
University of Colorado Denver Anschutz MedicalDenver, CO
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $26k. Above average on-campus housing option. Approximately 23,800 students. Very dangerous campus. Focus on management, business, and medical programs. ROTC programs are available. ACT 24 to enroll.
Metropolitan State University of DenverDenver, CO
Bachelor's and master's degrees. Tuition: $26k. Over 17,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Concentration on management, business, and social work programs. ROTC programs are available. ACT 20 to enroll.
University of Colorado Colorado SpringsColorado Springs, COBachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $21k. Moderately priced on-campus housing. Around 11,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Best known for offering management, business, and nursing programs. ROTC programs are offered. SAT 1100, ACT 25 to enroll.
University of DenverDenver, CO
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Great student retention rate. Tuition: $55k. Above average on-campus housing option. Around 13,800 students. Very dangerous campus. Strong emphasis on social work, business, and psychology programs. SAT 1270, ACT 30 to enroll.
United States Air Force AcademyUSAF Academy, COBachelor's degrees. Excellent retention rate. On-campus housing option. About 4,100 students. Emphasis on engineering, management, and business programs. ACT 31 to enroll.
Colorado State University PuebloPueblo, COBachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $14k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing. Over 6,700 students. Dangerous campus. Well known for nursing, business, and psychology programs. ROTC programs. ACT 21 to enroll.
Colorado Christian UniversityLakewood, COAssociate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $26k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing option. Roughly 9,000 students. Generally safe campus. Focus on psychology, management, and theology and religion programs. ROTC programs.
Regis UniversityDenver, COBachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $41k. Moderately priced on-campus housing. Roughly 4,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Well known for nursing, management, and education programs. ROTC programs. SAT 1100, ACT 24 to enroll.
Naropa UniversityBoulder, COBachelor's and master's degrees. Tuition: $34k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing. Roughly 1,100 students. Generally safe campus. Has strong psychology, general studies, and English and literature programs.
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Paul Mitchell the School Colorado SpringsColorado Springs, CO
Approximately 200 students. Safe campus.
Apex College of Veterinary TechnologyColorado Springs, CO
Associate's degrees. Outstanding retention rate. Tuition: $14k. Approximately 100 students. Safe campus.
Intellitec College Colorado SpringsColorado Springs, COAssociate's degrees. Around 700 students. Safe campus. Specializes in medical assistant and computer science programs.
Colorado Technical University Colorado SpringsColorado Springs, COAssociate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $12k. Around 24,900 students. Safe campus. Strong management, business, and computer science programs. ROTC programs are offered.
Colorado Academy of Veterinary TechnologyColorado Springs, COAssociate's degrees. Outstanding retention rate. Tuition: $16k. More than 100 students. Safe campus.
Pima Medical Institute Colorado SpringsColorado Springs, CO
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International Salon and Spa AcademyColorado Springs, COOutstanding retention rate. Around 400 students. Safe campus.
The Salon Professional Academy Colorado SpringsColorado Springs, CORoughly 100 students. Safe campus.
Pikes Peak State CollegeColorado Springs, COAssociate's and bachelor's degrees. Tuition: $15k. Roughly 11,900 students. Relatively safe campus. Has strong general studies, nursing, and management programs.
Nazarene Bible CollegeColorado Springs, COAssociate's and bachelor's degrees. Outstanding retention rate. Tuition: $10k. Roughly 600 students. Specializes in theology and religion program. Affiliated with Church of the Nazarene.
Pueblo Community CollegePueblo, COAssociate's and bachelor's degrees. Tuition: $15k. Approximately 6,500 students. Generally safe campus. Top offerings include general studies, nursing, and medical programs.
Stacey James InstituteParker, COOutstanding student retention rate. Approximately 100 students. Safe campus.
Rocky Vista UniversityParker, COMaster's and doctoral degrees. About 1,600 students. Safe campus. Has strong occupational therapy program.
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Denver SeminaryLittleton, COMaster's and doctoral degrees. Moderately priced on-campus housing. Approximately 900 students. Generally safe campus. Affiliated with Protestant Church.
Arapahoe Community CollegeLittleton, COAssociate's and bachelor's degrees. Tuition: $15k. Roughly 12,700 students. Generally safe campus. Best known for offering general studies, computer science, and nursing programs. ROTC programs.
Colorado Media SchoolDenver, CORoughly 100 students. Safe campus. Concentration on broadcasting program.
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