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How many students attend CC? Approximately 2,000 What is the geographic diversity of CC? All 50 states are represented, around 25 different countries are represented – most represented states: Colorado (25%), California, Minnesota, Illinois, Massachusetts and Washington, Oregon, Texas, New Mexico What is the American ethnic minority percentage at CC? 17% Any international students? About 3% representing over 25 countries What is the male/female ratio? 46% male, 54% female What is the cost to attend? Tuition totals $35,000 for 2008/2009 academic year – total cost including room, board, books, and travel to/from home is estimated around $45,000 How can I get financial aid? Complete the PROFILE form and the FAFSA by the deadlines on the Financial Aid website. We are committed to need not being the reason a student cannot attend CC – encourage them to contact the financial aid office for more details What is the residential requirement? Students live three years on campus with guaranteed housing all four years. Residential life is an integral part of the CC experience….81% of CC students live on campus What is the Block Plan? (hopefully you can answer this one!) What are the most popular majors? Biology, English, Political Science, Economics, Sociology, Anthropology, International Political Economy, Environmental Science What is the graduation rate/retention rate? 79% of first year students will graduate from CC, most students take only 4 years to graduate – just about 3 percent will take longer than 4 years What is the percentage of CC students who go on to graduate school? 50% of the class of 2003 is currently seeking or has completed an advanced degree What are the application deadlines? What is the difference between early action and early decision? Early action is non-binding; if a student is admitted they still have the choice to attend CC. Early decision is binding; if a student is admitted, they sign a contract stating they will withdraw their applications from other schools and come to CC. Students apply early if they can articulate that CC is a top choice and they feel confident in their grades through their junior year, as we will not see many grades from their senior year. We can admit, deny or defer a decision from any deadline Why are there two Early Decision deadlines? Why would I choose one over the other? If a student feels their high school transcript is strong through their junior year, they may prefer to apply Early Decision I. If a student would prefer the Admission committee see the first semester of their senior year, they may prefer Early Decision II. Is CC a party school? We’ve had negative publicity about this in the Princeton review. The reality is that 64% of CC students have one or fewer alcoholic drinks per week. Alcohol and drugs are on any college campus. Students are expected to act like adults – self-governance philosophy - and the college steps in when they prove otherwise. How safe is Colorado College? We have campus safety on duty 24 hours, 7 days a week. They are located in the heart of our new residence facilities. Each campus security guard patrols a specific area so that he or she may get to know the residents. We also offer an escort service students may call. What is the average class size? Beginning in the first year, all classes are capped at 25, average size is 13 students. However, if team-taught by two professors, the class size can accommodate 32.
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