
For the application year 2024, Colorado College has reported a Regular Decision acceptance rate of 16.8%, accepting 1,280 out of 7,593 applicants. This marks a slight decrease from the previous year's acceptance rate of 18.4% for the Class of 2027, which saw 1,250 students accepted from a pool of 6,799 applicants. Looking at historical trends, the acceptance rate has fluctuated significantly; for instance, it was as low as 12.1% in 2020 and decreased from 15.5% in 2015 to 12.6% in 2021. Overall, these figures indicate a tightening competition over the years, especially evident from the decline in acceptance rates.