At Colorado College, we are proud to deliver a rigorous liberal arts education that prepares students to engage thoughtfully in their communities and democracy. The Block Plan makes this possible, facilitating deep faculty-student relationships, year-round research, immersive fieldwork, and civic engagement opportunities. These high-impact practices help students develop adaptability, leadership, and constructive communication — crucial skills in high demand across industries.
Small class sizes enable mentorship from faculty with the highest degrees in their fields — world-class educators who come to CC specifically to teach on the Block. Meanwhile, access to the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College, a thriving athletics culture, and Block Break adventures extend learning beyond the classroom. Holistic advising, tutoring, and health and wellness resources are built into the CC experience to ensure students are supported along the way. At graduation, they are well prepared for the world that awaits, thanks to career-aligned curriculum, paid internships, career services, and the connections of a thriving alumni network.
Providing this elevated educational experience requires considerable resources. Tuition and fees — along with earnings from our endowment and philanthropic support — help sustain the infrastructure and people that bring it all to life.
We know a CC education is a significant investment, and any increase in cost can present a hardship to students and their families. This is why CC is one of only 70 institutions nationwide that meets 100% of demonstrated financial need for all admitted students with a combination of scholarships, student loans, and work-study options — distributing more than $60 million per year in financial aid.
Each year, the faculty, staff, and students on our Campus Budget Committee (CBC) develop a budget recommendation for the president and the Board of Trustees. I would like to thank the CBC for their thoughtful and comprehensive approach over several months, taking into account both the market in which we operate and our institutional priorities.
For the 2025-26 academic year, the CBC recommended the trustees set tuition at $73,038, and the comprehensive fee (inclusive of tuition, room, board, and mandatory student fees) at $90,230.
This is a 4.01% total increase from 2024-25. I supported the CBC’s recommendation, and the Board of Trustees approved the tuition and comprehensive fee changes last week. For full details and to learn more, visit our tuition and fees webpage.
This increase is broken down as follows:
