Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ ranks top amongst liberal arts colleges in the nation. But what makes it worth choosing isn't the rankings (although we’re pretty proud of those). It's the Block Plan, the community, the location, and 2,100+ students from around the world who all share the same relentless drive to think deeper, seek out new ideas, and challenge what they've always known.
#5
Best undergrad teaching for National Liberal Arts
US News and World Report
Top 4%
Most innovative Liberal Arts College
US News and World Report
10:1
Student-faculty ratio
98%
Graduates are happy with their experience
The Block Plan
At Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ, learning runs on "Do Not Disturb" mode.
Fun fact: your brain isn't built for juggling four classes at once.ÌýIt's built for focus. Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ figured that out a long time ago—which is exactly why we created the Block Plan. One class at a time. 3.5 weeks of total immersion. And 25 students max, so discussions go deeper and learning actually sticks. Think of it as Do Not Disturb mode for your brain. Once you learn this way, you won't want to go back.
Dive into the block plan
"Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ and the Block Plan have helped me love learning again. Each block, I get to build a truly inspiring community with my professors and peers, dedicated to one topic, theme, or idea, and fully immerse myself in it..." — Audrey Pozen ’27
1
Class at a time
3.5
Weeks per block
8
Blocks per year
10:1
Student-faculty ratio
Academics
We don't do cookie-cutter degrees here.
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ is built for students who don't want to be boxed in. With 42Ìýmajors, 30 departmental minors, and 24 thematic minors, you chart your own path—going deep in one direction or building something entirely your own. One class at a time meansÌýthe world becomes your classroom.ÌýProfessors take you into the field, into real organizations, into places mostÌýundergradsÌýonly ever read about. You roll up your sleeves. You do the actual work. And by the time you graduate, youÌýdon'tÌýjust have knowledge. You have experience.Ìý
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Student Outcomes
Four years of practice. A lifetime of payoff.
88% of Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ graduates are employed, in grad school, or in service within six months. Not just because of what they studied, but because of how they learned to think. Four years of the Block Plan builds more than knowledge. It builds the skills most workplaces actually need: critical thinking, adaptability, creative problem solving, and resilience. By the time Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ students graduate, they don't just have a degree. They have four years of practice figuring things out.
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88%
Employed, in grad school, or in service within six months
98%
Satisfied with their post-graduate outcome
88%
Say Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ prepared them for work and life after college
Data from the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Class of 2025 First Destination Survey
CAMPUS LIFE
Small enough to belong. Big enough to matter.
The Block Plan creates community.ÌýCommunityÌýcreates belonging. And yes—that was entirely onÌýpurpose. Class wraps atÌýnoon,Ìý80% of students live on campus, and the afternoons are wide open. What you do with them is up to you, butÌýyou'llÌýnever run out of options.Ìý150+ clubs, outdoor adventures, intramurals, arts, community engagement,Ìýand that just scratches the surface.ÌýAll shared with curious, driven people who are somehow also just really fun to hang out with.
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See What Life at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Looks Like
"I love going to Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ because I believe in its true sense of community. I know that every time I walk out of my door, I’m going to see someone I know who will say hello, know my name, and ask about my block." — Alicia Chavez ’26
Virtual Tour
Turn your screen into a campus tour.
Get a student-guided 360° tour of campus:Ìýmove the screen, look around, and hear firsthand what life at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ isÌýactually like. Fair warning: it might make you want to book a visit.
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Our location
Play AND Learn in Olympic City USA.
Colorado Springs isn't just where Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ is located—it's where learning comes to life. Mountains become classrooms, local organizations become partners, and world-class resources, from Olympic City USA to the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, become part of your education. When class wraps at noon, the city is yours to explore. It's no surprise that more than 2,000 Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵÌýgraduates choose to stay afterÌýtheyÌýfinish.Ìý
Learn More About the Springs
"I love how Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ's campus is only a 10-15 minute walk to downtown. My friends and I love to try new restaurants and shop small. If it's cold, we take the Zero Emissions Bus." — Janeiya Porter ’26
Financial Aid at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ
Cost shouldn't decide where you go to college.
A Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ education is one of the best investments you'll ever make, and we work hard to make sure it's within reach. We meet 100% of every student's demonstrated financial need, invest $67 million in financial aid every year, and are one of only about 3% of colleges in the country that can make that promise.
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100%
Demonstrated financial need met
52%
Receive Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ grants and scholarships
$67M
In financial aid awarded annually
Who Thrives Here
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ isn't for everyone. And that's kind of the point.
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵÌýis built for students who were never quite satisfied with the way school was supposed to work. Intellectually restless, independently minded, and driven by curiosity more than grades. Students who want to go deeper, think differently, and make something of their time here. Honestly? The students who chose Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ can explain it better than we can. So we'll let them.Ìý
Hear from Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Students
"The small classes and accessibility of professors have completely changed my education for the better." —Payton Crosby ’25
Plan Your Visit
The best way to know if Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ is right for you? See it firsthand.
Got a sneaky feeling Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ is the place for you? Good instincts. Come see it for yourself.