Colorado College
Colorado Springs, Colorado
How selective is it?
Colorado College is in our Highly Selective tier (~15-30% acceptance). Competitive. Most admitted students are at or above the school's typical academic profile.
Third-party estimates ~14-18%, near the edge of two tiers.
Tiers are broad on purpose. Acceptance rates move every cycle, and many schools are more competitive for specific majors than the school overall, so use this as a starting point for your list, not a prediction.
How to use Colorado College in your college list
This is usually a reach or a high-end target. A strong, consistent record in the most rigorous courses available at your school helps, but admission isn't assured at typical-range numbers. Check whether your intended major is more competitive than the school overall.
Building a list across tiers? See all 9 Colorado colleges in our finder, or follow our guide to building a list by score and GPA.
Check the current numbers yourself
For Colorado College's current test-score and GPA ranges, acceptance rate, and cost, go to the source:
- Find its Common Data Set ↗ Section C has the middle 50% of scores and GPA. Our step-by-step guide shows how to read it.
- College Scorecard ↗ U.S. Department of Education data on cost, graduation, and outcomes.
- Net price calculator ↗ Estimate what your family would actually pay after aid.
- Find the official admissions page ↗ Deadlines, requirements, and how to apply.
Frequently asked questions
How selective is Colorado College?+
Colorado College sits in our "Highly Selective" tier (~15-30% acceptance). Third-party estimates ~14-18%, near the edge of two tiers.
Is Colorado College hard to get into?+
Competitive. Most admitted students are at or above the school's typical academic profile. Selectivity varies by major and changes every admissions cycle, so treat the tier as a starting point and check Colorado College's own admissions data for the current year.
How do I find Colorado College's current SAT, ACT, and GPA ranges?+
Search "Colorado College Common Data Set" and open Section C, which lists the middle 50% of test scores and GPA for the entering class. Our guide "How to Build Your Own College List by Score and GPA" on this site walks through it step by step.
Where is Colorado College?+
Colorado College is a private institution in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Selectivity tiers and "known for" tags are general guidance compiled from public sources and may be out of date. MajorAtlas isn't affiliated with Colorado College. Always confirm details with the school.