Organizer Information
Colorado College is a private liberal arts and sciences college in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Its academic offerings include undergraduate majors, minors, and interdisciplinary programs across the arts, humanities, sciences, and social sciences. Relevant creative disciplines include Art and Film and Media Studies. The Art Department combines art history, studio practice, design, architecture, and museum studies, while Film and Media Studies integrates critical film and media studies with creative practice in filmmaking, screenwriting, documentary, and digital media.
Key Information
- Official Institution Name: Colorado College
- Opportunity Type: University Programs & Admissions
- Study Levels: Undergraduate
- Degrees Offered: BA
- Academic Fields: Fine Arts, Art History, Studio Art, Design, Museum Studies, Film, Media Studies, Photography
- Relevant Programs: Art, Major; Film and Media Studies, Major; Art History Minor; Art Studio Minor; Film Studies Minor
- Language of Instruction: English
- International Applicants: Yes
- Application Period: 2026–27 admission cycle for 2027–28 entry
- Application Deadline: 1 November or 15 January, depending on decision plan
- Start of Studies: Fall 2027
- Application Fee: $0
- Tuition: $75,702 per academic year for 2026–27, plus a $528 student activity fee
- Funding: Need-based financial aid and merit scholarships are available; international applicants may apply for need-based institutional aid.
Field of Study & Eligible Disciplines
- The Art major offers four concentrations: Art History, Art Studio, Design Studies, and Museum Studies. The department's curriculum integrates the history and practice of art, architecture, design, and museum studies.
- The Film and Media Studies major combines critical studies with creative practice, including fiction and documentary filmmaking, screenwriting, cinema and media history and theory, and other forms of digital media.
- Photography is offered within the Art curriculum, including studio photography courses and dedicated photography facilities.
- Colorado College's art and film programs are undergraduate programs; the relevant Art and Film and Media Studies offerings identified here do not require a prior undergraduate degree.
General Eligibility
- Colorado College admits international students who do not hold U.S. citizenship and will seek an F-1 visa or remain in the United States under another visa status. International applicants follow the same principal application deadlines as domestic applicants.
- First-year applicants must provide secondary-school academic records. Colorado College requires transcripts through the end of the applicant's penultimate year and subsequently requires midyear and final grades. Transcripts issued in languages other than English must be translated by a certified translator.
- A specific prior professional qualification or professional experience is not identified as an admission requirement for the undergraduate Art or Film and Media Studies programs.
Language Requirements
- International applicants whose native language is not English, or who attend a school where English is not the primary language of instruction, must provide evidence of English proficiency. Accepted examinations include TOEFL, IELTS, and Duolingo English Test. Colorado College identifies IELTS 7.0, TOEFL 100, and DET 130 as scores associated with students best prepared for study at CC. A waiver may be requested when required examinations are not available.
- SAT and ACT scores are optional under Colorado College's test-optional policy.
Application Fee
| Applicant Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate degree-seeking applicants | $0 |
Colorado College states that there is no application fee for its undergraduate admission application.
Tuition
| Study Level | Applicant Type | Tuition | Billing Structure | Other Mandatory Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate, full-time | All applicants | $75,702 | Academic year, 2026–27 | $528 student activity fee |
| Undergraduate, full-time | All applicants | $76,230 including activity fee | Academic year, 2026–27 | Included above |
The published 2026–27 tuition is $75,702 per academic year. The student activity fee is $528, producing $76,230 in tuition plus activity charges. Colorado College also publishes separate housing, meal, insurance, and other cost-of-attendance figures; these are not tuition charges.
Funding & Financial Support
- Colorado College provides need-based financial aid and also offers merit scholarships. International applicants seeking institutional need-based aid must indicate that they are applying for financial aid during the admission process. For 2027–28, international applicants who are not affiliated with United World Colleges may submit either the CSS Profile or the Colorado College ISFAA; UWC applicants continue to use the CSS Profile.
- International applicants who do not apply for need-based institutional aid by the applicable admission deadline must demonstrate resources sufficient to fund eight semesters.
University Services & Academic Support
- Relevant academic and creative resources include the Art + Technology Lab, Photography Lab, Print Shop, Visual Resources Center, 3D Arts spaces, Senior Studios, Exhibition Spaces, and media-arts facilities in the Cornerstone Arts Center.
- Film and Media Studies also provides documentary exploration grants of up to $10,000 for eligible student documentary projects and connects recipients with alumni mentors.
- International Student & Scholar Services provides international student orientation and visa-application support.
Application Requirements
For international first-year applicants, required materials include:
- Admission application
- Secondary-school transcripts
- School report
- Counselor evaluation
- One teacher evaluation/recommendation
- Personal statement/college essay
- Evidence of English-language proficiency, where applicable
- Midyear and final academic records as subsequently requested
The following are optional:
- SAT or ACT scores
- Short supplemental essay
- Additional recommendation letters
- Art supplement
- Admission interview
The art supplement is optional and may include visual art, music, dance, theater, creative writing, or film. It is submitted through the applicant portal.
How to Apply?
- Application Portal
Deadline & Timeline
- Early Decision I Deadline: 1 November 2026
- Early Action Deadline: 1 November 2026
- Early Decision II Deadline: 15 January 2027
- Regular Action Deadline: 15 January 2027
- Early Decision I Decision: Mid-December 2026
- Early Action Decision: Early January 2027
- Early Decision II Decision: Mid-February 2027
- Regular Action Decision: Mid-March 2027
- Candidate Reply Deadline — Early Action: 1 May 2027
- Candidate Reply Deadline — Regular Action: 1 May 2027
Financial-aid application deadlines mirror the applicable admission-round deadlines for the 2027–28 cycle.
Location
Colorado College — Colorado Springs, United States
Additional Details
- The Art major requires students to complete at least 11 Art units and choose among four concentrations: Art History, Art Studio, Design Studies, or Museum Studies. Students normally declare their concentration by the beginning of the junior year.
- Colorado College also offers a Film and Media Studies major and a Film Studies minor. The Film and Media Studies curriculum includes filmmaking, documentary, screenwriting, media practice, film history, theory, and a senior thesis that may take a critical or creative form.
- The currently published tuition figures are for 2026–27, while the admission deadlines above concern 2027–28 entry. A 2027–28 tuition amount was not yet established in the official tuition source reviewed, so the 2026–27 published figure is retained without projecting a future amount.