Colorado College is the mountain oasis that many academically ambitious high school students dream of attending. With a highly selective acceptance rate and a reputation for prestige, Colorado College weighs heavily on the imaginations of many of its most enthusiastic applicants. And which among them are the most enthusiastic, you ask? Well, we would argue that the Early Decision I, Early Decision II, and Early Action applicants demonstrate the most interest in attending by committing to Colorado College early on in the admissions process.

Between these three Early rounds, Early Decision applicants have demonstrated the most interest in attending, as not only is the admissions decision rendered by this round binding, but it happens well before the Regular Decision or Early Decision II rounds. Early Action follows a similarly expedited timeline, but unlike ED I, it’s nonbinding. And then the ED II happens alongside the Regular Decision round, but comes with a binding commitment like ED I. 

While these various rounds each indicate a different level of demonstrated interest in Colorado College, one thing is for certain: Early applicants to CC are at an advantage relative to their Regular Decision counterparts. The proof is in the pudding: the overall acceptance rate for the recently admitted Class of 2029 was 22.09%, whereas the combined ED I and II acceptance rate clocked in at 35%, and the Early Action acceptance rate clocked in at 26%.

Colorado College Early Decision Acceptance Rate Statistics Over 10 Years

As the Class of 2030 awaits decisions for what could prove to be an incredibly competitive admissions cycle, let’s review the historical Early round data for Colorado College:

Admissions Cycle	Colorado College Class Year	Early Decision (I + II) Acceptance Rate	Early Action Acceptance Rate
2025-26	Class of 2030	Not Yet Published	Not Yet Published
2024-25	Class of 2029	35.00%	26.00%
2023-24	Class of 2028	31.80%	20.57%
2022-23	Class of 2027	35.33%	23.00%
2021-22	Class of 2026	44.28%	Not Reported
2020-21	Class of 2025	29.26%	Not Reported
2019-20	Class of 2024	23.51%	Not Reported
2018-19	Class of 2023	27.17%	Not Reported
2017-18	Class of 2022	27.44%	Not Reported
2016-17	Class of 2021	33.08%	Not Reported

Breakdown of the Colorado College Class of 2029 Early Decision and Early Action Applicants

So, when the dust finally settled, 35% of applicants had earned admission via ED I and II to Colorado College for the Class of 2029, whereas 26% of EA applicants earned admission. Compared to admissions trends over the last few years, these statistics don’t look too bad; the Class of 2028 cycle was far more competitive, with 31.8% and 20.57% acceptance rates for ED and EA, respectively.

Since there is no straightforward downward or upward trend in acceptance rates to draw on for predicting Class of 2030 outcomes, high school seniors may be at a loss for what to expect from this ongoing cycle. But that’s where Ivy Coach comes in.

Ivy Coach’s Assistance Moving For Deferred or Rejected Colorado College Applicants

Should you have been rejected or deferred to the Colorado College Class of 2030, turn to Ivy Coach to make sense of this setback. We’ll put you in a position to succeed in the Regular Decision round by pivoting your admissions strategy according to the principles of the singular hook. And now that you’ve received word of your decision from Colorado College, time is of the essence, so don’t delay in reaching out.

Step #1 is to complete our complimentary consultation form. For deferred candidates, we offer a PostMortem application review and assistance in crafting a powerful Letter of Continued Interest. For rejected candidates, we provide a PostMortem application review. And once we help you pivot your strategy for your Colorado College application (post-deferral), or help you understand what went wrong (post-rejection), our team of former elite college admissions officers will turn our focus to your remaining Regular Decision applications.