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Colorado College
- 14 E Cache La Poudre
- Colorado Springs, CO 80903
- OPEID College Code: 00134700
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- General Phone: (719) 389-6000
- President: Richard Celeste
- Website: www.coloradocollege.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 2,075
- College Mascot: Tigers
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army
- 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 a a time, to develop those habits of intellect and imagination that will prepare them for learning and leadership throughout their lives.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Focus, No Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Single Postbaccalaureate (Education)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,329 | 2,497 | 4,826 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 697 (30%) | 843 (34%) | 1,540 (32%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 256 (37%) | 268 (32%) | 524 (34%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 305 | 58% |
| ACT ® Exam | 219 | 42% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 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 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 48%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 27% | 9% | 6% | 40% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,433 | $4,620 | $6,041 | $21,977 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Number in Default | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Number in Repayment | 390 | 398 | 259 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $33,972 | $32,124 | $30,048 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $33,972 | $32,124 | $30,048 |
| Books and Supplies | $936 | $904 | $870 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,498 | $8,052 | $7,620 |
| Other Expenses | $1,794 | $1,750 | $1,662 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,498 | $8,052 | $7,620 |
| Other Expenses | $1,794 | $1,750 | $1,662 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $5,268 | $1,750 | $5,502 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $45,200 | $42,830 | $40,200 |
| Out of State | $45,200 | $42,830 | $40,200 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $45,200 | $42,830 | $40,200 |
| Out of State | $45,200 | $42,830 | $40,200 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $40,176 | $38,617 | $36,420 |
| Out of State | $40,176 | $38,617 | $36,420 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 2,075 Undergraduate: 2,053 Graduate: 22
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 954 Female: 1,121
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 951 Female: 1,102
- Graduate Gender Male: 3 Female: 19
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,054 Part-Time: 21
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,034 Part-Time: 19
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 20 Part-Time: 2
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 68 | 3% |
| American Indian | 17 | 0.8% |
| Black | 41 | 2% |
| Asian | 103 | 5% |
| Hispanic | 137 | 7% |
| White | 1,631 | 79% |
| Unknown | 78 | 4% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 25 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 906 | 44% |
| Ages 20-21 | 911 | 44% |
| Ages 22-24 | 210 | 10% |
| Ages 25-29 | 18 | 0.9% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1 | 0.05% |
| Ages 35-39 | 1 | 0.05% |
| Age Uknown | 3 | 0.1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 742 | 696 | 46 |
| Faculty Status | 197 | 182 | 15 |
| Tenured Faculty | 114 | 114 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 212 | 175 | 37 |
| Primarily Instruction | 207 | 170 | 37 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 119 | 118 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 127 | 127 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 284 | 276 | 8 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 139 | 139 | - |
| Skilled Crafts | 45 | 41 | 4 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 48 | 45 | 3 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $85,358 (175) | $89,503 (107) | $78,836 (68) |
| Professor | $111,552 (73) | $113,505 (53) | $106,379 (20) |
| Associate Professor | $75,949 (40) | $74,787 (21) | $77,233 (19) |
| Assistant Professor | $61,846 (52) | $61,367 (28) | $62,406 (24) |
| Instructor | $53,000 (5) | $53,000 (2) | $53,000 (3) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $85,358 (175) | $89,503 (107) | $78,836 (68) |
| Professor | $111,552 (73) | $113,505 (53) | $106,379 (20) |
| Associate Professor | $75,949 (40) | $74,787 (21) | $77,233 (19) |
| Assistant Professor | $61,846 (52) | $61,367 (28) | $62,406 (24) |
| Instructor | $53,000 (5) | $53,000 (2) | $53,000 (3) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,345,772 | $781,416 | $564,356 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 58% | 42% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 410 | 218 | 192 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 358 | 201 | 157 |
| Basketball | 22 | 11 | 11 |
| Football | 55 | 55 | - |
| Ice Hockey | 24 | 24 | - |
| Lacrosse | 61 | 37 | 24 |
| Soccer | 56 | 31 | 25 |
| Softball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 28 | 12 | 16 |
| Tennis | 27 | 14 | 13 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 22 | - | 22 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 34 | 15 | 19 |
| Cross Country | 35 | 19 | 16 |
| Volleyball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Water Polo | 15 | - | 15 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $51,453 | $36,260 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $9,335 | $4,820 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 86 | 39 | 47 |
| Basketball | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Football | 11 | 11 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 10 | - |
| Ice Hockey | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Lacrosse | 7 | 2 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| Soccer | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Softball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Tennis | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 5 | - | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | - | 4 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Cross Country | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Volleyball | 5 | - | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | - | 4 |
| Water Polo | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 96%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 83% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 86% |
| Female | 81% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 90% |
| American Indian | 43% |
| Black | 56% |
| Asian | 85% |
| Hispanic | 83% |
| White | 83% |
| Unknown | 95% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 74% |
| 5 Years | 82% |
| 6 Years | 83% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | - | 1 |
| Liquor Related | 2 | 2 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 17 | 11 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 2 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | - |
| Burglary | 15 | 7 |
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