The Value of an Education from Colorado College

Is Colorado College a Good Educational Value for the Money?

Will you be over or underpaying for your education? Find the educational value of an education from Colorado College below.

Understanding Value

Use the value of an education from Colorado College to understand if you'll be paying a fair price for your degree.

Within Colorado, Colorado College is Considered a Very High Quality College at an Expensive Price.

Colorado College's overall average net price combined with a very high quality education, results in a lower value for the money when compared to other colleges and universities in Colorado. This lands Colorado College in the #10 slot on our ranking of Best Colleges for the Money in Colorado.

Nationally, Fair Deal for a Top Notch School

Colorado College's educational quality places it among the top 20% best colleges and universities nationwide. The school's overall net price reflects that quality, earning it a middle-of-the-pack #710 ranking on the Best Colleges for the Money list. While you won't be paying considerably less than you would at colleges comparable to Colorado College in quality, you won't be overpaying either, making this school a fairly priced option.

The following graphic shows how the cost of obtaining a degree at Colorado College compares to other similar quality colleges nationwide.

Underpriced	Best
	Good	$155,770 - University of Maryland - College Park $160,293 - University of Wisconsin - Madison
Average	Fair	$176,349 - Providence College $176,522 - University of California - Santa Barbara $178,976 - Pepperdine University $194,968 - Colorado College $196,745 - Santa Clara University
	Low	$203,592 - Barnard College $203,615 - Southern Methodist University $231,668 - New York University
Overpriced	Poor

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And the Grand Total Comes To: $194,968

On average, a bachelor's degree at Colorado College will cost you about $194,968. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $47,959 per year and an average of 4.1 years to graduate.

	Amount
Average Yearly Cost	$47,959
Average Years to Graduate	4.1
Estimated Average Total Cost of Degree	$194,968

Many Factors Affect Net Price.

How does the location of this school affect cost? You can save money by going to a school in-state, living at home or living off-campus with a roommate. Please see the net price page for additional factors, such as your family's income, that can influence the price you will pay for college.

Is it Worth it For You? Dollar Amount Varies

The overall price of a college may vary greatly depending on your individual circumstances, thus affecting its value. Most students will not pay the full sticker price and few students fit perfectly into 'averages'. However, to get a sense of how value for your educational dollar might vary based on individual circumstances, look at the table below to determine your likely cost of a bachelor's degree at Colorado College. Now compare this value metric for each college you are interested in.

Nationwide Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$258,553	1,231	C
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$194,968	1,264	C-
Only Students Receiving Aid	$131,382	938	B+

In-State Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$258,553	14	C-
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$194,968	14	D-
Only Students Receiving Aid	$131,382	12	B-

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Colorado.

What is Value? We calculate value by calculating average total cost (net price multiplied by time to graduation) and then compare that number to other schools of similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value. Read the full methodology article for more.

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The Value of an Education from Colorado College

Is Colorado College a Good Educational Value for the Money?

Understanding Value

Within Colorado, Colorado College is Considered a Very High Quality College at an Expensive Price.

Nationally, Fair Deal for a Top Notch School

And the Grand Total Comes To: $194,968

Is it Worth it For You? Dollar Amount Varies

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