University of Colorado Colorado Springs

#14 in Colorado

4-years Public College In Colorado Springs, CO

University of Colorado Colorado Springs (referred to as UCCS) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Colorado Springs, CO. It is classified as Research University (high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2023 tuition & fees at University of Colorado Colorado Springs is $9,712 for Colorado residents and $20,492 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 11,431 and student to faculty ratio is 6.67% (15 to 1).The highest degree offered at University of Colorado Colorado Springs is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. It offers 1 Year Certificate, 2 Year Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$9,712 (Colorado Residents) $20,492 (out-of-state)
Acceptance Rate84.77%
Student Population11,431
Test Scores1,130 (SAT) 24 (ACT)
Graduation Rate42%
Student to Faculty Ratio15 to 1
University of Colorado Colorado Springs is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1970 - Current[Estimated Date]).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at University of Colorado Colorado Springs is $9,712 for Colorado residents and $20,492 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at University of Colorado Colorado Springs is $15,131 for Colorado residents and $26,072 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. University of Colorado Colorado Springs offers the alternative tuition plans. 81 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $6,741 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at University of Colorado Colorado Springs is 84.77% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 13.20%. The average SAT score is 1,130 and the average ACT score is 24. University of Colorado Colorado Springs accepts dual credit, credit for life experiences, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 11,431 students are attending at University of Colorado Colorado Springs (9,540 undergraduate students). There are 457 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 340 part-time faculty working for University of Colorado Colorado Springs. The students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 1,156 (full-time) and 435 (part-time). The graduation rate at University of Colorado Colorado Springs is 42% and transfer-out rate is 19%. The retention rate is 67% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
University of Colorado Colorado Springs offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. University of Colorado Colorado Springs offers ROTC, study abroad, weekend/evening college, teacher certification program. On University of Colorado Colorado Springs campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers, on-campus daycare for students' children are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers
  • On-campus daycare for students' children
University of Colorado Colorado Springs Mission Statement
The Colorado Springs campus of the University of Colorado shall be a comprehensive baccalaureate and specialized graduate research university with selective admission standards. The Colorado Springs campus shall offer liberal arts and sciences, business, engineering, health sciences, and teacher preparation undergraduate degree programs, and a selected number of master's and doctoral degree programs.