University of Colorado Colorado Springs
UCCS
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
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.
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SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1140
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
65.0%
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
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
67%
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Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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History & Fun Facts
- •(December 2025) The campus history begins with the creation of Cragmor Sanatorium, which is now Main Hall.
- •In 1902, William Jackson Palmer donated funds to build a sanatorium (a place for treatment, rehabilitation, and therapy for the chronically ill).
- •The Cragmor Sanatorium opened in 1905 and was nicknamed the "Sun Palace" due to its sun-loving architecture.
- •It was briefly reinvigorated in the 1950s when a contract with the Bureau of Indian Affairs established Cragmor as a treatment center for Navajos with tuberculosis.
- •As early as 1945, the University of Colorado offered classes in the Colorado Springs area at various locations, mostly Colorado College.
Source: Wikipedia
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Estimated from CO state average + large city premium
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