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Colorado College is located in a large city, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at Colorado College top out at the Master's degree.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Students at Colorado College often study science, mathematics, drama and performing arts, fine arts, and liberal arts.
The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply. In 2005, 62% of applicants were rejected at Colorado College. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 610 to 710 in 2005. A quarter of students admitted in 2005 scored 690 or higher on the math SAT. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.
Students at the school benefit from the low student/teacher ratio. The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors. By paying its faculty better than most schools, the school tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
Colorado College offers classes to 2,016 students (1,984 full-time equivalent).
The school serves primarily full-time students. Colorado College has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus. Students sports include formal participation in Division III Independents competitions.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"At Colorado College our goal is to provide the finest liberal arts education in the country. Drawing upon the adventurous spirit of the Rocky Mountain West, we challenge students, one course a a time, to develop those habits of intellect and imagination that will prepare them for learning and leadership throughout their lives."
More complete details are provided below.
Colorado College
14 E Cache La Poudre
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
General Phone: (719) 389-6000
Admissions Phone: (719) 389-6344
Financial Aid Phone: (719) 389-6651
http://www.coloradocollege.edu
Colorado College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 257 | economics, sociology, English, political science, history, international economics, interdisciplinary studies, anthropology, ... |
| Science | 81 | biology, geology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics |
| Education And Teaching | 43 | secondary teaching, teacher ed, elementary school teaching |
| Therapy And Counseling | 32 | psychology |
| Religion And Philosophy | 27 | philosophy, religion |
| Fine Arts | 22 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Mathematics | 18 | mathematics, mathematics and computer science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 11 | drama, dance |
| Medicine | 10 | neuroscience |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 9 | environmental science |
| Music | 7 | music |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 5 | film studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Colorado College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 479 | 40 |
| Master's degree | 43 | 3 |
In 2005, Colorado College had a total enrollment of 2,016 students (1,984 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 87% |
| Graduate | 13% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 63% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 23% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 48% |
| 20-21 | 42% |
| 22-24 | 7% |
| 25-29 | 1% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Colorado | 28% |
| California | 8% |
| Massachusetts | 6% |
| New Mexico | 5% |
| Washington | 5% |
| Illinois | 4% |
| Minnesota | 4% |
| Texas | 4% |
| New York | 3% |
| Connecticut | 3% |
| Pennsylvania | 3% |
| Oregon | 3% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| Wisconsin | 2% |
| Arizona | 2% |
| Iowa | 2% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Utah | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| Wyoming | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 98 % |
| Part-Time | 5 % |
Colorado College offers campus housing for 1,503 of its 1,984 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Colorado Springs, Colorado for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,089 | 1,535 | 38% | 476 | 31% |
| Men | 1,920 | 648 | 34% | 207 | 32% |
| Women | 2,169 | 887 | 41% | 269 | 30% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 610 | 710 |
| SAT Math | 610 | 690 |
| ACT Verbal | 27 | 32 |
| ACT Math | 25 | 30 |
| ACT Composite | 27 | 31 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 62% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 38% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (719) 389-6344
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 30,048 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 30,048 |
| Room and board | $ 7,620 |
| Room charge | $ 4,116 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,504 |
| Books and supplies | $ 870 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,662 |
Financial Aid:
Colorado College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 134700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (719) 389-6651
Colorado College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 51 | $95,899 | 19 | $91,279 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 18 | $65,690 | 16 | $66,047 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 28 | $54,075 | 28 | $52,220 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $47,125 | 3 | $47,329 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 103 | $76,453 | 68 | $66,183 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Division III Independents |
| Track | Division III Independents |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 22 | 13 | 35 |
| All Other Sports | 22 | 13 | 35 |
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Asian Studies/Civilization
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
Creative Writing
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
Economics, General
Economics, Other
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
French Studies
German Language and Literature
Hispanic-American,Puerto Rican & Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
History, General
International Economics
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
Russian Language and Literature
Sociology
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Cinema Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Colorado College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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