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Colorado College is proud to be a QuestBridge College Partner and participate in the National College Match. Since 2013, we've welcomed high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds through both the National College Match and other admission pathways. QuestBridge students become an integral part of the CC community and receive exceptional financial aid, mentorship, and campus support through programs such as the Bridge Scholars Program.

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"I chose CC because of the small class sizes and our gorgeous campus. Getting to live here is a dream. The QuestBridge network here is awesome as well. It's cool seeing so many of us in leadership positions on campus that allow us to make a difference."

— Natasha Jaddock '24, Sociology major from Georgetown, KY and MacGregor, MB

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Applying Through QuestBridge

Students applying through QuestBridge use the QuestBridge Application. You do not need to submit the Common Application or Coalition Application if you apply through QuestBridge.

To complete your Colorado College application, submit the Colorado College QuestBridge Supplement along with any required supporting materials.

For complete deadlines and submission instructions, visit Colorado College's QuestBridge partner page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Colorado College has been a QuestBridge College Partner since 2013 and participates in the National College Match.

Yes. Colorado College is test-optional and QuestBridge applicants may choose whether to submit SAT or ACT scores.

Students who do not match may still be considered for admission through QuestBridge Regular Decision and other Colorado College admission pathways (Early Action, Early Decision II, and Regular Decision). Many QuestBridge students enroll at partner colleges without matching through the National College Match.

Colorado College matches with 10-15 QuestBridge students each year through the National College Match. We enroll many more non-matched students through our Early Action, Early Decision II, and Regular Decision admission rounds.

Students who match with Colorado College receive a no-loans financial aid package that meets 100% of demonstrated financial need.

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The Matching Process

The QuestBridge Process

QuestBridge manages the National College Match application process, which begins during the summer before a student's senior year. Students selected as Finalists may rank partner colleges, including Colorado College, for consideration in the Match.

Matching

Students selected by QuestBridge and matched with Colorado College receive comprehensive, four-year financial aid packages. These packages do not contain loans.

If you don't match

Not matching through the National College Match does not end your opportunity to enroll at Colorado College.

Students who do not match may still be considered for admission to Colorado College through our Early Action (non-binding), Early Decision II (binding), or Regular Decision (non-binding). Many QuestBridge students ultimately enroll at Colorado College without matching through the National College Match.

Applying to CC

The QuestBridge Application is administered by QuestBridge and is available to students participating in the QuestBridge process. Students applying to Colorado College through QuestBridge must submit the Colorado College QuestBridge Supplement and all required supporting materials to complete their application.

For detailed instructions and deadlines, visit the Colorado College partner page on the QuestBridge website.

Match Scholarships

Students who match with Colorado College receive a comprehensive four-year financial aid package that meets 100% of demonstrated financial need. Match scholarship packages do not include student loans.

Application Materials

To apply to Colorado College through QuestBridge, students must submit:

  • The QuestBridge Application
  • An updated high school transcript if recent grades are not included in the QuestBridge Application
  • School recommendations if not included in the QuestBridge Application
  • Midyear grades when available
  • The FAFSA and CSS Profile (we recommend submitting these by mid-October) and additional financial aid documentation, including tax returns and W-2s
  • The Colorado College QuestBridge Supplement

The following items are optional:

 

Application Process for Non-Matched Students

If you do not match, the easiest way to complete the application process is through the QuestBridge Application forwarding process to pass your application materials to us.

If you are a finalist who ranked Colorado College and do not match with any institution, you may apply Early Action or Early Decision II by notifying us in writing.

Otherwise, all finalists who rank Colorado College but do not match with us or another institution will automatically be considered in our Regular Decision round. 

After QuestBridge matches are released, we will communicate with students via email regarding next steps in this process.

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