Colorado College is located in a large city, in Colorado Springs, CO. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at Colorado College top out at the Master's degree.

Course Topics

Students at the school often study mathematics, science, drama and performing arts, fine arts, liberal arts, and conservation and resource management.

Colorado College Selectivity

The admissions department at Colorado College does not accept all those who apply. In 2007, 68% of applicants were rejected at the school. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 610 to 700 in 2007. A quarter of students admitted in 2007 scored 690 or higher on the math SAT.

Faculty

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.

Student Enrollment

Colorado College offers classes to 2,075 students (2,062 full-time equivalent).

Student Life

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."