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Colorado College

Private nonprofit Colorado Springs, CO · Urban · Rocky Mountains · 100% data reported · Agent Insights
87%
Graduation Rate
$65,222
Earnings (10yr)
$33,375
Net Price
18%
Acceptance Rate

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Overview

Eighty-seven percent of students graduate from Colorado College, a strong indicator of student satisfaction and engagement. With an acceptance rate of just 18%, the college attracts a selective and motivated student body. This high graduation rate speaks to the supportive academic environment and resources available to students.

While specific mobility and economic connectedness data are not available, the earnings for graduates ten years after enrollment average $65,222. This suggests that, despite the lack of complete data on socioeconomic mobility, students can expect solid financial outcomes after graduation. The college's focus on social sciences, biology, and the arts prepares students for diverse career paths.

The net price to attend Colorado College is $33,375, with a median debt of $18,257. This financial structure may appeal to students who are willing to invest in a quality education for a strong return. Students who thrive here often value a tight-knit community and personalized learning experiences.

Rankings

How Colorado Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation87%Earnings 10yr$65KNet Price$33KRetention94%Median Debt$18KPell Grant Rate14%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$9K$0-30K$15K$30-48K$13K$48-75K$44K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%316.1%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%3542.2%MOBILITY111.96%

Cost & Financial Aid

$70,734
In-State Tuition
$70,734
Out-of-State
$33,375
Avg Net Price
$18,257
Median Debt
14%
Pell Grant Rate
26%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$9,217
Family Income $0–$30K
$15,477
Family Income $30K–$48K
$12,568
Family Income $48K–$75K
$44,141
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$47,611
6 Years After Entry
$52,826
8 Years
$65,222
10 Years
0.28x
Debt-to-Earnings
59%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$47,611 6yr $52,826 8yr $65,222 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

111.96%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
3542.2%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
316.1%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$115,400
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.88
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
-0.01
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
16.6%
Volunteering Rate
1.00
Support Ratio
Community support

Innovation

Data: Opportunity Insights Patent & Innovation Data

0.557%
Inventor Rate
212
Total Patents
1,749
Total Citations

Academics & Admissions

Acceptance Rate 18%
Retention Rate 94%
SAT Average 1365
SAT Range 1230–1460
ACT Range 29–33
Full-Time Faculty 80%
Faculty Salary (mo) $12,786
Diversity Index 0.52
First-Gen Students 18%

Top Programs

Social Sciences 30%
Biology & Biomedical 14%
Visual & Performing Arts 9%
Psychology 7%
Physical Sciences 5%
Computer Science & IT 5%
English & Literature 4%
Mathematics & Statistics 3%