Colorado College
Colorado College is a private liberal arts college in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It is best known for its innovative Block Plan curriculum, which allows students to immerse themselves in one course at a time for 3.5-week blocks.
Acceptance rate
26%
Undergrad enrollment
2,000
Test policy
Test optional
Application fee
Free
Application deadlines
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| TransferSpring Semester Transfer Entry | October 15, 2026 |
| Early ActionEarly Action | November 1, 2026 |
| Early DecisionEarly Decision I | November 1, 2026 |
| Financial AidFinancial Aid Deadline (ED I & EA) | November 1, 2026 |
| Early Decision IIEarly Decision II | January 15, 2027 |
| Financial AidFinancial Aid Deadline (ED II & Regular Action) | January 15, 2027 |
| Regular DecisionRegular Action | January 15, 2027 |
| TransferFall Semester Transfer Entry (Early Action) | March 1, 2027 |
| TransferFall Semester Transfer Entry (Regular Action) | May 1, 2027 |
Supplemental essay prompts
One of the benefits of Colorado College's Block Plan is the opportunity to immerse yourself fully in a single subject for 3.5 weeks. We see this as the luxury of focus—the joy and value of directing your full attention to one thing. Tell us about a time when you experienced this kind of deep focus in an academic or extracurricular setting. What were you doing and how did it turn out? Optional: If you'd like to share the outcome—a project, performance, paper, or other result—you may upload a document or provide a URL. Your response will be limited to 300 words.