Dear Students and Families,

At Colorado College, we believe in the value of the liberal arts to prepare students not only for successful careers, but for lives of purpose and engaged citizenship. Our immersive model brings this to life—creating the conditions for deep focus, close mentorship, and personal growth that extends well beyond the classroom. Applied learning is at the heart of what we do, as students put their learning into action in the lab, the community, and professional settings—while small classes and individualized advising ensure they are known, challenged, and supported along the way.

Delivering an education this personal and immersive requires sustained investment in people, programs, and facilities. Tuition and fees—together with endowment earnings and philanthropic support—allow us to maintain the academic quality and continually enhance the student experience you expect and deserve.

A CC education is a significant investment, and any increase in cost can present hardship to students and their families. This is why we are one of only 84 institutions in the country to continue meeting 100% of demonstrated financial need for all admitted students through a combination of scholarships, student loans, and work-study options.

Each year, the faculty, staff, and students on our Campus Budget Committee (CBC) develop a budget recommendation for the College, which they share with the President. Based on those insights, the President makes a recommendation to the Board of Trustees at their February meeting.

My recommendation to the Board of Trustees suggested they set tuition at $75,702, and the comprehensive fee (inclusive of tuition, room, board, and mandatory student fees) at $93,590 for the 2026-27 academic year. This is a 3.72% total increase from 2025-26. The Board approved the tuition and comprehensive fee recommendation last week.

For full details and to learn more, visit our tuition and fees webpage.

The disaggregated increase is as follows:

Tuition has been set at $75,702. This reflects a moderated increase relative to recent years, the result of careful cost management and disciplined stewardship of institutional resources. Our goal is to balance affordability with sustained investment in the distinctive elements of the CC experience.

Tuition fuels the academic and co-curricular core of a Colorado College education, sustaining:

Our 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio and immersive Block Plan, where students learn from teacher-scholars who hold the highest degrees in their fields and give their undivided attention to students one class at a time
Career preparation that begins on Day 1 through innovative course offerings like our Career Catalyst Program, 1:1 Career Center support, paid internships, and alumni networking
High-impact practices including collaborative research, field study, and Community-Engaged Learning (CEL) courses
College transition programs such as Bridge Scholars, the First-Year Program, and CC Elevate, as well as academic advising and support through the Advising Hub and the Colket Center for Academic Excellence
Unparalleled access to D1 athletics and the arts, including free entry to Tiger athletic events and the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College (FAC) programming for all students

Standard room rates will be $9,616.

As a residential college, CC houses most of its students on campus—a model integral to the liberal arts experience as it fosters social, emotional, and intellectual growth beyond the classroom.
Room fees enable ongoing care, maintenance, and improvements to housing facilities and support a range of housing options across students’ four years.

Standard meal plans will be $7,744.

We prioritize capacity across our three campus dining facilities and remain attentive and adaptable to student needs—ensuring those who live and learn here have access to high-quality, varied, and convenient options.

Student fees remain unchanged at $528.

These fees directly support the “life” part of student life—our 100-plus student clubs and organizations, intramural and club athletics, and beloved campus traditions like Llamapalooza, Battle of the Bands, and Goth Prom.

Tuition changes are made with deep consideration and paired with meaningful institutional investment in every student. Approximately 41% of our annual endowment payout supports financial aid. Additionally, the endowment and annual operating gifts allow the College to invest more than $110,000 per student per year to enrich academics, co-curricular programs, and campus life.

Every decision we make is based on a simple priority: ensuring students can take full advantage of all that CC offers—and look back on these years as not only some of the most meaningful of their lives, but also the ones that prepared them to live a life of purpose and impact.

Warmly,