School Information

59.2
Total Cost $20,047
Total Enrollment 9,733
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 21 : 1

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

http://www.uccs.edu
1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918
(719) 255-3000

The Colorado Springs campus of the university of Colorado shall be a comprehensive baccalaureate 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 masters and doctoral degree programs.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus Setting City: Large
Disability Services Student 4%
 
School Costs

At University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, 79.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 52.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $4,311), and 44% receive loans ($7,486 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $7,490. Off campus it is around $8,478.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending University of Colorado at Colorado Springs is $12,497 per year.

Yearly Tuition
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $5,733
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $16,653
Tuition Graduate in State $7,466
Tuition Graduate Out of State $16,304
Living Costs
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Total Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $20,047
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $30,967
Total Expense In State Off Campus $21,035
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $9,881
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $31,955
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $20,801
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 4,547 people applied to University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. Of the applicants, 64.0% were admitted (63.0% male & 66.0% female ) and 37.0% accepted (40.0% male and 36.0% female)

Of the 7,007 undergraduate students at University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, 21.0% are part-time. A majority (76.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 82.0% of the 2,726 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     86.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     67.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     49.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     22.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     41.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     43.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 719-255-3084
Admissions Office Email go@uccs.edu
Admissions Office Address University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Office of Admissions Main Hall 108 1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.uccs.edu/~transfer/
Admissions Website http://www.uccs.edu/~admrec/apply.html (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.uccs.edu/~admrec/apply.html
Application Fee $50

In order to be accepted to University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 480
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 590
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 490
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 600
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 460
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 580
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 21
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 26
ACT English (25th Percentile) 20
ACT English (75th Percentile) 26
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 20
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 26
 
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 0
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other 0
Biological and biomedical sciences 85
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 85
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 249 132
Business Administration and Management, General 249 132
Communication, journalism, and related programs 111 13
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 111 13
Computer and information sciences and support services 11 9
Computer and Information Sciences, General 11 9
Education 229
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 66
Curriculum and Instruction 135
Special Education and Teaching, General 28
Engineering 75 30 5
Computer Engineering, General 8
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 23 10 1
Engineering, General 18 4
Mechanical Engineering 44 2
English language and literature/letters 85
English Language and Literature, General 85
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 11
Spanish Language and Literature 11
Health professions and related clinical sciences 154 27 5
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 40
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 114 27 5
History 72 15
History, General 72 15
Mathematics and statistics 7 7
Applied Mathematics 7
Mathematics, General 7
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 32
Biological and Physical Sciences 32
Philosophy and religious studies 12
Philosophy 12
Physical sciences 21
Chemistry, General 13
Physics, General 8
Psychology 105 8
Psychology, General 105 8
Public administration and social service professions 18
Public Administration 18
Security and protective services 7
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 7
Social sciences 181 11
Anthropology 21
Economics, General 19
Geography 46
Geography, Other 3
Political Science and Government, General 40
Sociology 55 8
Visual and performing arts 39
Art/Art Studies, General 39
 
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