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Hi!
Congratulations on officially starting your college search. I'm so happy it has connected you with Colorado College.
As you start to think more about this next stage in your life, we will be there to guide you throughout your entire journey. As your admissions counselor, it is my goal to help get you ready for every step of this new and exciting chapter. Please keep in mind that no question is too big or small, and I am always here to help.
Please take a few minutes to visit our website to learn more about your future at CC!
Sincerely,
Karen Kristof
Dean of Admissions
CC by the numbers
What does a college experience at the foot of the 14,115-foot-high Pikes Peak boil down to?
300+
Days of sunshine
80
Areas of study
10:1
Student-to-faculty ratio
#1
In the country for water preservation
One class at a time ... at 6,035 feet
At CC, we do academics differently. We bring innovation and student success together — the result?
The Block Plan.
The Block Plan gives you the opportunity to own your education, and to learn on your terms.
Here's how it works:
8 blocks
per academic year
3 1/2 weeks
per block
4 1/2 day
block break
Taking one class at a time gives you the chance to fully focus on the subject, learn deeply, and eliminate the stresses of taking multiple classes at a time.
Did you know? You can build your own Block Plan right now!
What will
you study?
Environmental Studies
This program will prepare you to understand your connection to the environment, to acquire the skills needed to explore scientific and human interrelationships in the global ecosystem, and to pursue different approaches to problem solving. What better place to do all that than with the mountains as an extension of your classroom?
Psychology
As a student in this program, you will not only get a thorough understanding of the skills and theories needed in the field, but you'll also gain real-world experiences through research. In fact, research is a requirement of the major!
Fine Arts
For more than 100 years, our Fine Arts Center at Colorado College has been the top cultural attraction of the Pikes Peak region. Why? Because we house world-class art, Broadway-worthy theatre, classes, and more. We even have a 132,286 square-foot museum that hosts major international traveling and ever-changing exhibitions.
Business, Economics, and Society (BESOC)
This brand new program helps students to understand the shaping of effective citizens for the global age we are entering. You will learn a blend of theory and applied skills that will set you up for a successful career in whatever field you choose. In other words: if you're interested in creating economic and business solutions to improve the world, then this is the major for you!
Southwest Studies
Here's a fun fact: CC is one of the only colleges to offer this program! Through the program's interdisciplinary approach to people, places, and landscapes you will learn about the Southwest region with the goal of creating sustainable solutions to issues such as the environment, immigration, education, and more.
Blazing a trail for
success starts with
having the right tools
At CC, you can count on having access to every single resource you'll need to turn your big dreams into reality:
A place for
originals
We get you. You're not just an original, you're distinctive. You're curious, you're bold, and you know that there's so much you can bring to the table. That's why you belong at CC. But don't just take it from us:
"The unique learning opportunity that the Block Plan provides got CC on my radar. When I visited campus, there was a real sense of warmth and collaborative community - that's what hooked me."
— Ankita Sharma '21,
she/her/hers, Anthropology/ Dance
"One thing that really excited me about CC is having a lot of intimacy with the people and the courses, and how you grow close to classmates and professors. The Block Plan really helps develop strong relationships with people, and it creates a space that feels authentic."
— John Capers '21,
he/him/his, Political Science/ German
"People here gravitate toward passion, and everyone is different. I really look forward to coversations with people who are curious about something different than me, regardless of what that is."
— Bridget Galaty '21,
they/them/theirs,
Mathematical Economics
Home is just around the block
You have a place at CC — and we mean the real you, however you want to be identified, heard, and seen. We attract a vibrant community filled with those who are innovating and noncomformist. We're proud of our diversity and individuality. Life here looks like:
- Getting involved in one of our 80+ student organizations
- Developing leadership skills through our Outdoor Education Program as you explore the natural wonders surrounding campus
- Grabbing some friends and taking the 15-minute trip to Downtown Colorado Springs for local shops and eats
- Cheering on your peers at our NCAA Division I and III varsity games (or competing yourself)
We are Colorado College
This is a place where the status quo has been thrown out the window, where individuality isn't just accepted, it's embraced. It's a place where adventure is lurking around every corner, and where creativity is encouraged.
It's fun. It's vibrant. And most importantly: it's home.
Experience CC for yourself
And here's the best news: we're open for tours right now. Plan a visit today — or check out campus virtually now:
Join the trail blazers
Success is part of our DNA. Our alumni are doctors, lawyers, business innovators, artists, teachers and world changers.
They've landed internships at places like Adobe, Cisco, and Crocs. They participate in summer fellowships and research. The result? Landing jobs at top institutions:
- U.S. Forest Service
- Cigna
- HBO
- eBay
- Tesla
- Olympic and Paralympic Committee
- The Walt Disney Company
- Denver Public Schools
