UCCS Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 97.35%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1130. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $10,906
- Out-of-State Tuition: $25,039
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at UCCS:
- Total Enrollment: 11,354, including 1,739 online students
- 9,302 Undergraduate, 2,052 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 46% men, 54% women.
- This is a medium-sized institution, offering diverse programs and student activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 47%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 30%. A significant portion of students transfer to other institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 68%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 101 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 30 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 30 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
UCCS Overview
University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a four-year, public school located in Colorado Springs, CO. It is classified as Research University with high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R2 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R2 University comparison page.
The UCCS's tuition & fees is $10,906 for Colorado residents and $25,039 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 58% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $8,327.
The school has a total enrollment of 11,354 and the students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%).
UCCS's acceptance rate is 97.35% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 12.85%. The median SAT score is 1130 and the ACT score is 23.
UCCS ranked 18th in Colorado Colleges rankings. University of Colorado Colorado Springs is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of University of Colorado Colorado Springs is $10,906 for in-state students and $25,039 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $15,704 for in-state students and $27,218 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $11,395 for Colorado residents and $26,172 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $16,299 for Colorado residents and $28,414 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $10,906 | $25,039 |
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| Graduate | $15,704 | $27,218 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $11,395 | $26,172 |
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| Graduate | $16,299 | $28,414 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
University of Colorado Colorado Springs offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at UCCS
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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