All schools
University of Colorado Colorado Springs logo
PublicUrban

University of Colorado Colorado Springs

UCCS

Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918

Visit website

Campus Vibe

Urban

Known for business — excellent value

University of Colorado Colorado Springs is a public institution in Colorado Springs with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1140, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 8.9K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

45% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $54,659 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $16,431.

Established
1965
Motto
ΛΑΜΨΑΤΩ ΤΟ ΦΏΣ ΥΜΏΝ
Mascot
Clyde
Type
Public research university
Conference
NCAA Division II
Division
Division II

Campus Visits

118 upcoming visits · Next: Thu, Apr 9 · Campus Tour
97%Acceptance
1140SAT Avg
8,870Students
15:1Student:Faculty
45%Grad Rate
$54,659Earnings 10yr
$16,431Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Colorado Colorado Springs Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate96.6%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1140

Reading & Writing
520630
Math
500610

ACT Score Range

Composite
2128

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

96.6%

Trend

SAT Avg

1140

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$9,712
Tuition (out-of-state)$20,492
Room & Board$12,278
Books & Supplies$1,400
Total Cost of Attendance$23,713
Average Net Price$16,431
Median Debt at Graduation$20,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$212

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$11,562
$30–48K$11,986
$48–75K$14,717
$75–110K$20,289
$110K+$21,830

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$16,431

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6500.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,965

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

66

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (101)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
8,870
Gender Split
52% / 48%
Women / Men
First Generation
31%
Pell Grant Recipients
26%

Race & Ethnicity

White 60%
Black 5%
Hispanic 21%
Asian 4%
Two+ 8%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate45.3%
Freshman Retention67.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$45,766
8 Years$52,312
10 Years$54,659

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$43,700
Men
$58,400

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

Varsity Sports

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

121High

Estimated from CO state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Denverpop. 710K
59 mi(102 min)
Salt Lake Citypop. 200K
398 mi(690 min)
Kansas Citypop. 500K
549 mi(952 min)

Getting There

Visit Planning

Deadline Calendar

University of Colorado Colorado Springs Application Checklist

Decision Notifications