As one of the top liberal arts and sciences colleges in the United States, Colorado College offers the renowned and immersive Block Plan, where you’ll take just one class at a time. Since 1874, we’ve fostered inquiry and innovation to ignite our students’ potential to create a more just world. From classes and professors igniting your curiosity to intelligent (and fun!) peers challenging and supporting you, CC is a place you can call home.
64% of students completed one or more internships while at
Based on Class of 2023
86% of students were employed, continuing education, in the military, or participating in a service commitment within six months of graduation
96% are satisfied with the post-graduate outcome they secured
2,296
undergraduate students
48 countries represented
Volunteering during the Priddy Experience
1,839 meters above sea level (altitude)
Experience field study opportunities
300+ days of sunshine per year
Soaking up Colorado sun
Colorado Springs features an accessible, walkable downtown area minutes away from campus, home to many shops, restaurants, bookstores, music venues, and more. When you need to get out of the city, there are expansive networks of trails for running, hiking, biking, and rock climbing just off campus.
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The Block Plan
FOCUS YOUR ENERGY
At CC, professors teach and students take just one class at a time, as they have for more than 50 years. You’ll dive into a different subject every block and can give every class your full attention and effort. Classes meet an average of three hours every weekday. Each block covers the same amount of content as a semester-long class.
Average class size: 16 Max class size: 25
“The Block Plan drew me to CC. I love the immersive, hands-on, and collaborative learning experience it offers! And the international student community, while small, is super close-knit and supportive. We have tons of events and celebrations and it definitely feels like a family away from home.”
Abby Lê ’25
Mathematical Economics
Hometown: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Abby Lê ’25
Anthropology
Art
Asian Studies
Business, Economics, and Society (BESoc)
Chemistry & Biochemistry
Classics
Classics-English
Classics-History-Politics
Comparative Literature
Computer Science
Economics
Education
English
Environmental Studies
Majors
Feminist & Gender Studies
Film & Media Studies
French Geology
German History
History-Philosophy
History-Political Science
Independently Designed Major/ IDM
International Political Economy
Italian
Mathematical Economics
Mathematics
Molecular Biology
ADMISSION & FINANCIAL AID
Class of 2028 Profile | Acceptance rate: 19%
2024–25 Cost of Attendance
Tuition: $70,224 Student Health Insurance Plan: $3,712
Housing and meals: $16,020 Fees: $510
Estimated cost of books & personal expenses: $4,400 Total charges: $94,866
International students are eligible for need-based financial aid and merit scholarships. CC meets 100% of your financial need, but financial aid for international students is highly competitive.
Music
Neuroscience
Organismal Biology & Ecology
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Race, Ethnicity, & Migration Studies
Religion
Russian & Eurasian Studies
Sociology
Southwest Studies
Spanish & Portuguese
Theatre & Dance
CC is test-optional.
While not required, we strongly recommend evidence of English proficiency to be a highly competitive candidate.
Recommended English proficiency scores: Duolingo English Test: 120 or higher
TOEFL: 100 or higher
IELTS: 7.0 or higher
SAT middle 50%: 1360-1440
ACT middle 50%: 31-33
Please note that these figures include all enrolled students regardless of citizenship. 62% of the incoming fall 2024 class did not submit test scores.
Deadlines:
–1 November: Early Decision I and Early Action
–15 January: Early Decision II and Regular Action
