Colorado College

Common Data Set 2022-23

Acceptance Rate

16.3%

Applications

7,846

Admitted

1,279

Enrolled

534

SAT Composite

1270-1460

SAT Math

620-750

SAT Reading

640-730

ACT Composite

29-33

Federal outcomes

Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.

Median earnings
$65,222
10 yrs after enrollment
Graduation rate
88%
6-year completion
Average net price
$33,375
sticker minus grants
Median debt at grad.
$18,257
federal loans only

All Extracted Fields

§ Extraction446fields parsed from this CDS.

General Information

4 TABLES
Address Information
Main Phone Number (Area Code)719
Main Phone Number:389-6000
WWW Home Page Address:https://www.coloradocollege.edu/
Admissions Office
Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):719
Admissions Phone Number:389-6344
Admissions Email Address:admission@coloradocollege.edu
If there is a separate URL for your school’s online application, please specify:https://www.coloradocollege.edu/admission/for-students/start-my-app/app.html
Degrees Offered
Bachelor'sX
Master'sX
Academic Year
If you have a diversity, equity, and inclusion office or department, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://www.coloradocollege.edu/offices/adei/index.html

Enrollment And Persistence

4 TABLES
Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category
B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity
Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity. Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
MeasureFirst-time first-yearDegree-seeking undergraduatesTotal undergraduates
Nonresidents25132135
Hispanic/Latino59239239
Black or African American, non-Hispanic166565
White, non-Hispanic36914541456
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic177
Asian, non-Hispanic2299100
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic044
Two or more races, non-Hispanic36151151
Race and/or ethnicity unknown62323
Total53421742180
Persistence
B3 degrees awarded
Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.
B3 degrees awarded. Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.
MeasureNumber awarded
Certificate/diplomaNot reported
Associate degreesNot reported
Bachelor's degreesNot reported
Postbachelor's certificatesNot reported
Master's degrees10
Post-master's certificatesNot reported
Doctoral degrees, research/scholarshipNot reported
Doctoral degrees, professional practiceNot reported
Doctoral degrees, otherNot reported
Graduation Rates
B4 current graduation-rate cohort
Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
B4 current graduation-rate cohort. Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
MeasurePell GrantSubsidized Stafford, no PellNeither Pell nor subsidized StaffordTotal
Initial cohort0011
Did not persistNot reported4345444
Final cohort4345444532
Completed in less than four years3442365441
Completed in less than five years1012
Completed in less than six years1012
Total completers3842378458
Six-year graduation rate88.4%93.3%85.1%86.1%
B5 previous graduation-rate cohort
Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
B5 previous graduation-rate cohort. Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
MeasurePell GrantSubsidized Stafford, no PellNeither Pell nor subsidized StaffordTotal
Initial cohort0011
Did not persistNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Final cohort8645451582
Completed in less than four years311216
Completed in less than five years1034
Completed in less than six years1034
Total completers7437388499
Six-year graduation rate86.0%82.2%86.0%85.7%
Retention Rates
B22 first-year retention
First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.
B22 first-year retention. First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.
MeasureValue
Entering cohortNot reported
Still enrolled next fallNot reported
Retention rate91.4%

First-Time, First-Year Admission

6 TABLES
Applications
C1 first-year admissions
First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by sex or status.
C1 first-year admissions. First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by sex or status.
MeasureMalesFemalesUnknown sexTotal
Applied31954651Not reportedNot reported
Admitted534745Not reportedNot reported
Enrolled231303Not reportedNot reported
Enrolled full-time231303Not reportedNot reported
Enrolled part-time00Not reportedNot reported
Wait List
Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:823
Number accepting a place on the waiting list:193
Number of wait-listed students admitted:2
Admissions Requirements
Total academic units16
English4
Total academic units20
English4
Basis for Selection
C7 basis for selection
Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
C7 basis for selection. Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
MeasureVery importantImportantConsideredNot considered
Rigor of secondary school recordYes
Class rankYes
Academic GPAYes
Standardized test scoresYes
Application essayYes
RecommendationsYes
InterviewNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Extracurricular activitiesYes
Talent or abilityYes
Character and personal qualitiesYes
First generationYes
Alumni relationYes
Geographical residenceYes
State residencyYes
Religious affiliation or commitmentYes
Volunteer workYes
Work experienceYes
Level of applicant interestYes
First-time, first-year Profile
C9 test-score submission
Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.
C9 test-score submission. Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.
MeasurePercentNumber
SAT34180
ACT28149
C9 test-score percentiles
Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
C9 test-score percentiles. Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
Measure25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
SAT composite127013801460
SAT evidence-based reading and writing640690730
SAT math620680750
ACT composite293233
ACT math262932
ACT English303335
ACT WritingNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
ACT ScienceNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
ACT ReadingNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Other extracted fields
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-80048.3
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69940
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59911.1
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-4990.6
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3990
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-2990
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total100
SAT Math: 700-80045
SAT Math: 600-69937.8
SAT Math: 500-59914.4
SAT Math: 400-4992.8
SAT Math: 300-3990
SAT Math: 200-2990
SAT Math: Total100
ACT Composite: 30-3669.1
ACT Composite: 24-2924.8
ACT Composite: 18-236.1
ACT Composite: 12-170
ACT Composite: 6-110
ACT Composite: Below 60
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class72
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class95
Percent in top half of high school graduating class99
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class1
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class0
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:24
Percent who had GPA of 4.044
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9932
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7415
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.497
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.241
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.991
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.490
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990
Percent who had GPA below 1.00
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:86.7
Admission Policies
Application closing date (fall): Month1
Application closing date (fall): Day15
Priority Date: Month1
Priority Date: Day15
If yes, maximum period of postponement:Two years

Transfer Admission

3 TABLES
Fall Applicants
D2 transfer admissions
Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.
D2 transfer admissions. Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.
MeasureMalesFemalesUnknownTotal
Applied921220214
Admitted2339062
Enrolled1314027
Application for Admission
Fall Closing Date: Month3
Spring Closing Date: Month10
Fall Notification Date: Month5
Spring Notification Date: Month11
Other
Fall Closing Date:Day1
Spring Closing Date: Day15
Fall Notification Date: Day1
Spring Notification Date: Day16

Academic Offerings and Policies

2 TABLES
Special Study Options
Double majorX
English as a Second Language (ESL)X
Exchange student program (domestic)X
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Liberal arts/career combinationX
Student-designed majorX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Undergraduate ResearchX
Weekend collegeX
Required Course Work
Foreign languagesX
HistoryX
HumanitiesX
Intensive writingX
MathematicsX
PhilosophyX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX
Other (describe):X

Student Life

4 TABLES
Percent Participating
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)81%
Percent who live off campus or commute0%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)78%
Percent who live off campus or commute23%
Average Age
Average age of full-time students19
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)19
Average age of full-time students20
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)20
Activities Offered
Campus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
Concert bandX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
International Student OrganizationX
Jazz bandX
Literary magazineX
Marching bandX
Model UNX
Music ensemblesX
Musical theaterX
OperaX
Pep bandX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Student-run film societyX
Symphony orchestraX
Television stationX
YearbookX
Housing
Coed residence hallsX
Women's residence halls (Females)X
Apartments for single studentsX
Fraternity/sorority housingX
Theme housingX
Wellness housingX
Living Learning CommunitiesX

Annual Expenses

3 TABLES
Private Tuition
G1 undergraduate costs
Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.
G1 undergraduate costs. Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.
MeasureFirst-yearAll undergraduates
Tuition6745867458
Tuition: in-districtNot reportedNot reported
Tuition: in-stateNot reportedNot reported
Tuition: out-of-stateNot reportedNot reported
Tuition: nonresidentNot reportedNot reported
Required fees474474
Food and housing, on-campusNot reportedNot reported
Housing only, on-campusNot reportedNot reported
Food only, on-campus meal planNot reportedNot reported
Comprehensive tuition, food, and housingNot reportedNot reported
OtherNot reportedNot reported
All Institutions Expenses
Estimated Expenses
G5 estimated expenses
Estimated books, supplies, transportation, food, housing, and personal expenses by living arrangement.
G5 estimated expenses. Estimated books, supplies, transportation, food, housing, and personal expenses by living arrangement.
MeasureResidentsCommuters living at homeCommuters not living at home
Books and supplies124012401240
Food onlyNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Housing onlyNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Food and housing totalNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Transportation123012301230
Other expenses149814981498

Financial Aid

9 TABLES
Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid
H2A non-need-based aid
Non-need-based scholarship and grant aid recipients and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
H2A non-need-based aid. Non-need-based scholarship and grant aid recipients and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
MeasureFirst-year full-timeAll undergraduates full-timeAll undergraduates less-than-full-time
Institutional non-need grant recipients641960
Average institutional non-need grant10125117580
Athletic grant recipients7300
Average athletic grant63054668310
Reporting Year
Academic Year2022-2023 estimated
Need-based Aid Awarded
Federal$1,901,429
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$169,906
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$47,480,440
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$91,158
Total Scholarships/Grants$49,642,933
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$1,816,611
Federal Work-Study$703,406
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$360,536
Total Self-Help$2,880,553
Parent Loans$0
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$335,679
Athletic Awards$558,115
Non-need-based Aid Awarded
Federal$0
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$0
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$2,304,546
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$2,576,923
Total Scholarships/Grants$4,881,469
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$2,122,063
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$10,500
Total Self-Help$2,132,563
Parent Loans$1,000,399
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$979,936
Athletic Awards$2,004,933
Students Awarded Aid
H2 students awarded aid
Need-based aid counts, need met, and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
H2 students awarded aid. Need-based aid counts, need met, and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
MeasureFirst-year full-timeAll undergraduates full-timeAll undergraduates less-than-full-time
Degree-seeking undergraduates53421740
Applied for need-based aid2539080
Determined to have financial need2128760
Awarded any aid2128760
Awarded need-based scholarship or grant aid2088430
Awarded need-based self-help aid2128760
Awarded non-need-based scholarship or grant aid14340
Need fully met2128760
Average percentage of need met100.0100.00
Average financial aid package63059601860
Average need-based scholarship or grant471357850
Average need-based self-help awardNot reportedNot reported0
Average need-based loan43285252Not reported
Graduating Cohort
Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.461
Source Type Loan
H5 student loans
Graduating first-time student loan borrowers by loan source, share of class, and average per-borrower debt.
H5 student loans. Graduating first-time student loan borrowers by loan source, share of class, and average per-borrower debt.
MeasureNumber in classPercent of classAverage per borrower
Any loan program13330.8019137
Federal loan programsNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Institutional loan programs00.000
State loan programs00.000
Private student loans224.7731930
Financial Aid Reply
Students must reply by (date): Month5
Students must reply by (date): Day1
Institutional Aid
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details: NA Are these policies related to the COVID-19 pandemic? ☐ Yes ☒ No Common Data Set 2022-2023

Instructional Faculty And Class Size

2 TABLES
Instructional Faculty
I1 instructional faculty
Instructional faculty counts by full-time status and selected demographic or credential category.
I1 instructional faculty. Instructional faculty counts by full-time status and selected demographic or credential category.
MeasureFull-timePart-timeTotal
Total instructional faculty20251253
Members of minority groups64771
Females10928137
Males9323116
Nonresidents8513
Doctorate or other terminal degree19831229
Master's, but not terminal master's31013
Bachelor's degree156
Unknown or other highest degree055
Stand-alone graduate/professional programs000
Student to Faculty Ratio
Fall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio10
based on ____ students33
and ____ faculty219

Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred

1 TABLE
Bachelors
J degrees conferred by discipline
Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
J degrees conferred by discipline. Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
MeasureCertificate/diplomaAssociateBachelor's
AgricultureNot reportedNot reported0.0%
Natural resources and conservationNot reportedNot reported8.1%
ArchitectureNot reportedNot reported0.0%
Area, ethnic, and gender studiesNot reportedNot reported4.2%
Communication/journalismNot reportedNot reported0.0%
Communication technologiesNot reportedNot reported0.0%
Computer and information sciencesNot reportedNot reported3.8%
Personal and culinary servicesNot reportedNot reported0.0%
EducationNot reportedNot reported2.1%
EngineeringNot reportedNot reported0.0%
Engineering technologiesNot reportedNot reported0.0%
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguisticsNot reportedNot reported1.3%
Family and consumer sciencesNot reportedNot reported0.0%
Law/legal studiesNot reportedNot reported0.0%
EnglishNot reportedNot reported4.0%
Liberal arts/general studiesNot reportedNot reported2.3%
Library scienceNot reportedNot reported0.0%
Biological/life sciencesNot reportedNot reported17.0%
Mathematics and statisticsNot reportedNot reported2.5%
Military science and military technologiesNot reportedNot reported0.0%
Interdisciplinary studiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Parks and recreationNot reportedNot reported0.0%
Philosophy and religious studiesNot reportedNot reported1.1%
Theology and religious vocationsNot reportedNot reported0.0%
Physical sciencesNot reportedNot reported5.7%
Science technologiesNot reportedNot reported0.0%
PsychologyNot reportedNot reported5.3%
Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective servicesNot reportedNot reported0.0%
Public administration and social servicesNot reportedNot reported0.0%
Social sciencesNot reportedNot reported28.1%
Construction tradesNot reportedNot reported0.0%
Mechanic and repair technologiesNot reportedNot reported0.0%
Precision productionNot reportedNot reported0.0%
Transportation and materials movingNot reportedNot reported0.0%
Visual and performing artsNot reportedNot reported4.3%
Health professions and related programsNot reportedNot reported0.0%
Business/marketingNot reportedNot reported0.0%
HistoryNot reportedNot reported4.0%
OtherNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
TotalNot reportedNot reportedNot reported

Source Document