by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Colorado College degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Colorado College measures up.
Colorado College is ranked #2,827 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within Colorado, it ranks #45 of 49 for value.
These Colorado College majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.Major National Value Rank Economics #18 of 25 International Economics #18 of 25 Other Economics #22 of 25 English #118 of 143 Econometrics & Quantitative Economics #188 of 234 Environmental Studies #210 of 249 Environmental Science #238 of 272 General Economics #250 of 304 Natural Resources Conservation #323 of 371 Natural Resources & Conservation #355 of 405
Read the full Colorado College value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Colorado College is ranked #5 out of #53 in Colorado for quality and #45 out of #49 for Colorado value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Colorado College financial aid page to be sure.
Colorado College is ranked #2,827 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Colorado College is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Colorado College costs about $53,200. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $212,801 for the degree.Amount Sticker Price (before aid) $86,957 / year Net Price (students receiving aid) $33,375 / year Average Cost (all students) $53,200 / year Estimated 4-Year Cost $212,801
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about Colorado College net price and the factors that affect it.
What Colorado College costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Colorado College degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.Nationwide Value by Aid Group Avg Degree Cost Value Rank Value Grade Students with No Aid $347,828 — — All Students $212,801 #2,827 F Only Students Receiving Aid $133,500 — — In-State Value by Aid Group Avg Degree Cost Value Rank Value Grade Students with No Aid $347,828 — — All Students $212,801 #45 F Only Students Receiving Aid $133,500 — —
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Colorado College shifts with family income:Family Income Avg Net Price / Year $0–$30K $9,732 $30K–$48K $13,987 $48K–$75K $17,051 $75K–$110K $25,254 Over $110K $51,525
About 63% of Colorado College undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $49,383 per year. Get more details on the Colorado College financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Colorado College cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.