Admissions Overview
The admission process at Colorado College has a 16% acceptance rate. There is no application fee. Colorado College has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.
Selectivity
16%
Very Selective
Application Volume
7,846
Total Applicants
Enrollment Yield
42%
Students who enroll
Admission Requirements
The admission process at Colorado College has a 16% acceptance rate. There is no application fee. Standardized test score requirements may vary. The admissions team at Colorado College evaluates each application holistically to assess student potential.
Testing Policy
Test Optional
Students may apply without submitting standardized test scores
Application Cost
$0
No application fee required
Complete Application Requirements
Required for Admission
High School Transcript
RequiredPersonal Statement/Essay
RequiredLetters of Recommendation
RequiredOptional (Considered if Submitted)
High School GPA
OptionalStandardized Test Scores
OptionalEnglish Proficiency Test
OptionalHigh School Class Rank
OptionalWork Experience
OptionalLegacy Status
OptionalNot Considered for Admission
Other Tests (Wonderlic/WISC)
Not ConsideredNote: Requirements may vary by program or student type. International students may have additional requirements. Contact the admissions office for specific questions about your application.
Test Scores
Test score ranges represent the 25th to 75th percentile of admitted students at Colorado College. About 34% of admitted students submitted SAT scores, with total scores typically ranging from 1,260 to 1,480. Additionally, about 28% of admitted students submitted ACT scores, with composite scores typically ranging from 29 to 33.
SAT Scores
34% of students submitted400
1600
1260 – 1480
200
800
640 – 730
200
800
620 – 750
ACT Scores
28% of students submitted1
36
29 – 33
1
36
30 – 35
1
36
26 – 32
Admission Statistics
7,846 students applied to COLORADOCOLLEGE. Of those, 16% were accepted (1,279 students). Of these 1,279 accepted students, 534 chose to enroll.
7,846
Total Applicants
1,279
Students Admitted
534
Students Enrolled
16%
Acceptance Rate