CC ranks top amongst liberal arts colleges in the nation. But what makes it worth choosing isn’t the rankings (although we’re pretty proud of those). It’s the Block Plan, the community, the location, and 2,000+ students from around the world who all share the same relentless drive to think deeper, seek out new ideas, and challenge what they’ve always known.
#5
Best undergrad teaching for National Liberal Arts
U.S. News and World Report
Top 4%
Most innovative Liberal Arts College
U.S. News and World Report
8:1
Student-faculty ratio
98%
Graduates are happy with their experience
The Block Plan
At CC, learning runs on “Do Not Disturb” mode.
Fun fact: your brain wasn’t built to juggle multiple classes at once. It was built for focus. That’s exactly why the Block Plan exists—so you can give one subject your full attention. Classes are capped at 25 students, giving you the space to engage in meaningful conversations, test ideas, and learn from professors who mentor—not lecture. Think of it as “Do Not Disturb” mode for your brain. Once you’ve learned this way, it’s hard to go back.
Dive into the block plan
“CC and the Block Plan have helped me love learning again. Each block, I get to build a truly inspiring community with my professors and peers, dedicated to one topic, theme, or idea, and fully immerse myself in it...” — Audrey Pozen ’27
1
Class at a time
3.5
Weeks per block
8
Blocks per year
8:1
Student-faculty ratio
Academics
We don’t do cookie-cutter degrees here.
CC is built for students who don’t want to be boxed in. With 42 majors, 30 departmental minors, and 24 thematic minors, you chart your own path—going deep in one direction or building something entirely your own. One class at a time means the world becomes your classroom. Professors take you into the field, into real organizations, into places most undergrads only ever read about. You roll up your sleeves. You do the actual work. And by the time you graduate, you don’t just have knowledge. You have experience.
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Student Outcomes
Four years of practice. A lifetime of payoff.
Four years on the Block Plan doesn’t just teach you a subject—it teaches you how to think. You’ll leave with skills workplaces actually need: critical thinking, adaptability, and the perseverance to push through a hard problem instead of around it. And by graduation, you won’t just have a degree. You’ll have four years of real-world practice—which is why 88% of CC grads are employed, in grad school, or in service within six months.
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88%
Employed, in grad school, or in service within six months
98%
Satisfied with their post-graduate outcome
88%
Say CC prepared them for work and life after college
Data from the Colorado College Class of 2025 First Destination Survey
CAMPUS LIFE
Small enough to belong. Big enough to matter.
The Block Plan creates community. Community creates belonging. And yes—that was entirely on purpose. Class wraps at noon, 80% of students live on campus, and the afternoons are wide open. What you do with them is up to you, but you’ll never run out of options. 150+ clubs, outdoor adventures, intramurals, arts, community engagement, and that just scratches the surface. All shared with curious, driven people who are somehow also just really fun to hang out with.
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“I love going to CC because I believe in its true sense of community. I know that every time I walk out of my door, I’m going to see someone I know who will say hello, know my name, and ask about my block.” — Alicia Chavez ’26
Virtual Tour
Turn your screen into a campus tour.
Get a student-guided 360° tour of campus: move the screen, look around, and hear firsthand what life at CC is actually like. Fair warning: it might make you want to book a visit.
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Our location
Play AND Learn in Olympic City USA.
Colorado Springs isn’t just a beautiful backdrop—it’s where you’ll live and learn side by side. Mountains become classrooms, local organizations become partners, and world-class resources—from Olympic City USA to the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo—become part of your education. And when class wraps at noon, the city is yours to explore. It’s no surprise that more than 2,000 CC graduates choose to stay after they finish.
Learn More About the Springs
“I love how CC’s campus is only a 10-15 minute walk to downtown. My friends and I love to try new restaurants and shop small. If it’s cold, we take the Zero Emissions Bus.” — Janeiya Porter ’26
Financial Aid at CC
Cost shouldn’t decide where you go to college.
A CC education is one of the best investments you’ll ever make. If there’s a gap between what CC costs and what you can pay, financial aid covers it. That’s because 100% of demonstrated need is met every year, backed by $67 million in financial aid—a promise only about 3% of colleges in the country can make.
Estimate Your Cost
100%
Demonstrated financial need met
52%
Receive CC grants and scholarships
$67M
In financial aid awarded annually
Who Thrives Here
CC isn’t for everyone. And that’s kind of the point.
If you’ve never been satisfied with how school’s supposed to work, you’ll feel at home here. That restlessness—independently minded, driven more by curiosity than grades—is exactly what helps you thrive at CC. You’ll discover a place where bold questions are encouraged and thinking differently is the norm. But don’t just take our word for it. Hear what CC students have to say.
Hear from CC Students
“The small classes and accessibility of professors have completely changed my education for the better.” — Payton Crosby ’25
Plan Your Visit
The best way to know if CC is right for you? See it firsthand.
Got a sneaky feeling CC is the place for you? Good instincts. Come see it for yourself.