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Colorado College

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world rank  962

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Overview

Founded in 1874, the Colorado College is a non-profit private liberal arts higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Colorado Springs (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Colorado. This institution also has a branch campus in Crestone. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Colorado College (CC) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Colorado College (CC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 150-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 10-19% making this US higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. CC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Colorado College's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Colorado College's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Colorado College' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Colorado College's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

University Identity

Name
Acronym CC
Founded 1874
Motto Scientia et Disciplina
Learning through Hard Work
Colours Black and gold
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University Location

Address 14 E Cache La Poudre Street
Colorado Springs
80903 Colorado
United States
Colorado College's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Colorado College Phone Number +1 (719) 389 6000
Colorado College Fax Number +1
Other locations Crestone

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Colorado College's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Colorado College's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Colorado College's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Colorado College.

Colorado College: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
over 50,000 US$
(over 45,570 Euro)
30,000-34,999 US$
(27,340-31,890 Euro)
International
students
over 50,000 US$
(over 45,570 Euro)
30,000-34,999 US$
(27,340-31,890 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Colorado College's admission information.

Colorado College's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Colorado College's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Colorado College a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Colorado College's acceptance rate range is 10-19% making this institution an extremely selective higher education institution.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is considered but not required
  • Secondary school rank is considered but not required
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are considered but not required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is recommended
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Colorado College's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Colorado College's Admission Office Admission Office

14 East Cache La Poudre
Colorado Springs 80903
(719) 389 6344
800 542 7214

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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Colorado College.

Colorado College's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Colorado College has an enrollment range of 2,000-2,999 students making it a small-sized institution.


Colorado College's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 200-299 academic employees (Faculty).


Colorado College's Control Type Control Type

Colorado College is a private higher education institution.


Colorado College's Entity Type Entity Type

Colorado College is a non-profit higher education institution.


Colorado College's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Colorado College's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Colorado College does not have any religious affiliation.


Carnegie Classification

Introduction

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States...


The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.

Carnegie Classification

uniRank provides below the official Colorado College's Carnegie classification.

Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Size & Setting Four-year, small, highly residential institution
Enrollment Profile Very high undergraduate
Undergraduate Profile Four-year, full-time, more selective, lower transfer-in institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Arts & sciences focus, no graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program Postbaccalaureate: Single program-Education

Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Colorado College's main facilities:


Colorado College's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Colorado College's Library

Colorado College's library has 1 branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 405,318 physical volumes, 19,472 physical media, 134,252 digital/electronic media and 320 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 40 full-time employees, including 11 librarians. Colorado College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Colorado College's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

In particular, the Colorado College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 1,745 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Colorado College's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Colorado College's main services:


Colorado College's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Colorado College's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Colorado College's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level Source: IPDES.

Colorado College's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Colorado College's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Colorado College's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Colorado College is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1915


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Colorado College's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Associated Colleges of the Midwest (ACM)
  • Annapolis Group of Liberal Arts Colleges (Annapolis Group)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Colorado College's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

Colorado College's Facebook page Colorado College's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

Colorado College's X (formerly Twitter) page Colorado College's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Colorado College's YouTube channel Colorado College's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Colorado College's Instagram page Colorado College's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Colorado College's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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