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Colorado Springs, CO · Denver, CO
| Colorado College | University of Denver | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $33,375/yr | $36,131/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $9,217/yr | $20,097/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $18,257 | $21,844 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $15,477/yr | $16,211/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $12,568/yr | $22,940/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $24,129/yr | $31,759/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $44,141/yr | $47,222/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $194/mo | $232/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $16,020/yr | $17,759/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $16,020/yr | $16,967/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,240/yr | $1,000/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,030/yr | $2,409/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $86,921/yr | $78,476/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $70,734/yr | $61,398/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $70,734/yr | $61,398/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 14% | 14% |
| Students taking federal loans | 26% | 28% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 18% | 78% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1230–1460 | 1240–1410 |
| SAT average | 1365 | 1355 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 29–33 | 28–33 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 29–35 · Math 25–31 | English 26–34 · Math 25–31 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 7,532 | 19,214 |
| Students accepted | 1,509 | 13,679 |
| Students who enrolled | 517 | 1,458 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 34% | 11% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 20% | 27% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 17% | 16% |
| High-school GPA | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 88% | 76% |
| Freshmen who come back | 94% | 89% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $65,222/yr | $71,155/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $39,898–$98,182 | $45,159–$107,151 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 87% | 77% |
| White students graduating | 87% | 77% |
| Black students graduating | 100% | 73% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 93% | 77% |
| Asian students graduating | 87% | 86% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $47,611/yr | $57,118/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 73% | 83% |
| Graduate on time | 71% | 66% |
| Pell students who graduate | 89% | 77% |
| First-gen students who finish | 81% | 66% |
| Low-income students who finish | No data reported | 68% |
| Students who transfer out | 9.4% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $52,826/yr | $63,910/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Social Sciences 19% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 17% · Visual & Performing Arts 9% | Business, Management & Marketing 33% · Social Sciences 15% · Psychology 11% |
| Most popular program | Social Sciences — 19% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 33% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 17% of degrees | Social Sciences — 15% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 9% of degrees | Psychology — 11% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 8% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 9% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Natural Resources & Conservation — 7% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Economics — $58,082/yr | Business/Commerce, General — $132,833/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 31% | 20% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,014 | 6,025 |
| Students per professor | 9 : 1 | 9 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 25 | 6,199 |
| Average professor pay | $12,786/mo | $13,010/mo |
| Full-time professors | 80% | 53% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $74,864 | $80,202 |
| Setting | City (large) | City (large) |
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO | Denver, CO |
| Region | Rocky Mountains | Rocky Mountains |
| Founded | 1874 | 1864 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 5.1% | 2.9% |
| Men | 44% | 45% |
| Women | 56% | 55% |
| White students | 68% | 67% |
| Black students | 2.3% | 3% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 11% | 14% |
| Asian students | 5% | 3.8% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 6.4% |
| Other / not reported | 1.8% | 2.6% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 18% | 19% |
| Part-time students | 1.4% | 4.6% |
| Students age 25+ | 0.2% | 8.7% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $34,153/yr | $19,940/yr |
| Endowment | $989.8M | $1.1B |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,766 | 2,647 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $8,628/yr | $9,840/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $6,600/yr | $6,495/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Quarter |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | No | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | No | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | No | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III without football | NCAA Division I without football |
| Football team | No | No |
| Varsity teams | 17 | 18 |
| Student athletes | 356 | 371 |
| Athletic scholarships | $2.4M | $16.0M |
| Athletics budget | $12.7M | $58.7M |
| Athletics revenue | $12.7M | $58.7M |
| Recruiting spend | $246,522 | $520,671 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.