Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, UCCS's acceptance rate is 84.77% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 13.20%. 5,605 men and 9,146 women applied to UCCS and 4,672 men and 7,832 women students were accepted.
Among them, 781 men and 869 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at UCCS.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 14,751 | 5,605 | 9,146 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 12,504 | 4,672 | 7,832 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 1,650 | 781 | 869 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 84.77% | 83.35% | 85.63% | - | - |
| Yield | 13.20% | 16.72% | 11.10% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 26 students (2% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 132 students (8%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at UCCS.
The median SAT score is 1,130 with 560 SAT EBRW and 570 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 565 and the 25th percentile is 525. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 650 and 25th percentile is 490 .
The median ACT composite score is 24 with 75th percentile score of 28 and 25th percentile score of 21 at UCCS. The median ACT math score is 23 and the ACT English score is 23.
The SAT and ACT scores at University of Colorado Colorado Springs are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,124, ACT: 23 - public research university with high research activity).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1015 | 1130 | 1215 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 525 | 560 | 565 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 570 | 650 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 24 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 23 | 26 |
| ACT English | 20 | 23 | 28 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 1,650 first-year students enrolled in UCCS. The proportion of full-time students is 92.79% and part-time students is 7.21%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 47.33% and women students is 52.67%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at UCCS.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,650 | 781 | 869 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 1,531 | 720 | 811 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 119 | 61 | 58 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at UCCS. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply University of Colorado Colorado Springs.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Not Considered |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Not Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $50 for undergraduate schools and $60 for graduate schools of University of Colorado Colorado Springs. The next table provides general admission information for applying to UCCS.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $50 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $60 |
| Admission Information | https://www.uccs.edu/admissionsenrollment/apply-uccs-today |
| Online Application | https://www.uccs.edu/admissionsenrollment/apply-uccs-today |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | 1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice) |