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Colorado College

14 E. Cache La Poudre St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903-3294, USA

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US ranking
position: 1270
Tuition & fees per year: $73,566
Acceptance rate: 20.00%
Median alumni salary: $33,261
Avg. SAT and ACT: N/A
Entrance difficulty: Hard

What are the graduation rates for students at Colorado College?

Colorado College demonstrates a notably high level of student completion, with an overall graduation rate of 86%, placing it among the top 10% nationally. Both male and female students show similarly strong results; male graduates have an 85% completion rate, while females graduate at 86%, also ranking within the leading 10% of institutions.

The college's four-year graduation rate stands at 77%, reflecting a very efficient progression through degree requirements. Extending to six years, the completion rate rises to 86%, consistent with the overall rate and emphasizing sustained student success. Furthermore, Colorado College maintains an impressive retention rate of 95%, indicating strong student satisfaction and institutional support for continuing enrollment beyond the first year.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Colorado College?

Graduates of Colorado College experience a range of earnings depending on their field of study. Among the degrees with available data, those who majored in Economics report the highest median earnings with approximately $45,092. This figure suggests a relatively strong earning potential for students pursuing this discipline.

Other degrees with notable median earnings include Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, where graduates earn around $31,555. Political Science and Government majors see median incomes near $24,472, while those with a degree in English Language and Literature earn about $24,396. Biology graduates report median earnings close to $21,826.

The variation in income across these fields reflects the diverse opportunities available to graduates of Colorado College. Students aiming for higher earning potential might consider these disciplines, recognizing the financial outcomes alongside their academic interests.

Colorado College Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation 86%
Graduation rate, total cohort
4-year Graduation 77%
Graduation rate - Bachelor degree within 4 years, total
6-year Graduation 86%
Graduation rate - Bachelor degree within 6 years, total

Colorado College Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 9

Part time employees: Data not available

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Colorado College Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Natural Resources and Conservation

392160

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies

8210

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

71926

Education

516

Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

628

English Language and Literature/Letters

71623

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

459

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

6439103

Mathematics and Statistics

5611

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

101

Philosophy and Religious Studies

6612

Physical Sciences

91928

Psychology

17421

Social Sciences

8379162

Visual and Performing Arts

242751

History

6814

MASTER’S Degree

Women Men Total

Education

16319