Colorado College Description:
Founded before Colorado was even a state, Colorado College has a rich history of education. The school nearly always finds itself on the lists of top colleges in the United States, and the school has a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. Academics at Colorado College are unusual because of the school's "block plan"--students take a single class at a time in short three-and-a-half week semesters. This allows faculty and students to devote all their attention and energy to a single subject at a time. Located in Colorado Springs at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado College's natural environment is breathtaking.
Admissions Data (2007):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 31.7%
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 610 / 700
- SAT Math: 620 / 690
- SAT Writing: 600 / 700
- ACT Composite: 27 / 31
- ACT English: 25 / 30
- ACT Math: 26 / 32
Enrollment (2006):
- Total Enrollment: 1,998 (1970 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 45.3% Male / 54.7% Female
- 98.4% Full-time
Costs (2007 - 08):
- Tuition and Fees: $33,972
- Books: $936
- Room and Board: $8,498
- Other Expenses: $1,794
- Total Cost: $45,200
Colorado College Financial Aid (2005 - 06):
- Percentage of Students Receiving Aid: 58%
- Percentage of Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Federal Grants: 10%
- State / Local Grants: 6%
- Institutional Grants: 49%
- Loans: 30%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Federal Grants: $3,662
- State / Local Grants: $5,355
- Institutional Grants: $20,900
- Loans: $3,783
Most Popular Majors:
Biology, Economics, English, Environmental Science, History, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology
Colorado College Mission Statement:
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 at a time, to develop those habits of intellect and imagination that will prepare them for learning and leadership throughout their lives.
mission statement from http://www.coloradocollege.edu/welcome/mission/
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
