Colorado College Admission
Acceptance Rate
16.30%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
41.75%
Freshmen Enrollment
534
SAT Scores
1,370
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 7,846 students have applied and 1,279 students have allowed to admit to Colorado College (Acceptance rate: 16.30%). Colorado's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 41.75 % where 534 students have finally enrolled out of 1,279 admitted students.
Colorado acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Colorado. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Scripps College and Pitzer College, its acceptance rate is much lower (extremely difficult to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 30.56%).
Colorado enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Colorado. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 27.59%).
How to Apply to Colorado College
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Colorado. Colorado offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.coloradocollege.edu/admission/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.coloradocollege.edu/admission/for-students/start-my-app/index.html |
| Financial Aid | www.coloradocollege.edu/admission/financialaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.shoppingsheet.com/shopping/landing/126678 |
| Veterans Tuition | www.coloradocollege.edu/offices/registrar/veterans-benefits.html |
| Athletic | www.coloradocollege.edu/other/heoa/annual-heoa-disclosures/athletics.html |
| Disability Service | www.coloradocollege.edu/offices/accessibilityresources/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Colorado and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Colorado College is 1,370 and the average ACT score is 32. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Colorado College is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,424). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado College | 1,370 | 32 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,424 | 32 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Colorado | 1,198 | 78 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Colorado College, 180 students submitted SAT scores (34% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,370 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Colorado. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 640 | 690 | 730 |
| Mathematics | 620 | 680 | 750 |
| Total | 1,260 | 1,370 | 1,480 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Colorado College, 149 students submitted ACT scores (28% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 32 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Colorado. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 29 | 32 | 33 |
| English | 30 | 33 | 35 |
| Mathematics | 26 | 29 | 32 |
Colorado Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Colorado College. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school record, Recommendations, and Legacy status.
6 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Admission test scores, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Considered, if submitted |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |