University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, Colorado
PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1965Large citySEVP certified
About
The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a public research university in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. It is one of four campuses that make up the University of Colorado system. As of fall 2023, UCCS had over 11,000 students, including more than 9,000 undergraduates and nearly 2,000 graduate students. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".
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Cost per year
- Tuition and fees (out of state)
- US$24,771
- Estimated total for international students
- US$39,947
- Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison)
- US$10,345
- Total cost for in-state students
- US$25,521
International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.
Students
- Undergraduates
- 8,697
- Graduate students
- 2,052
- International undergraduates
- 1%
- Students per teacher
- 15 to 1
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 97%
- SAT
- Reading and writing 510–620 · Maths 500–600
- ACT
- 20–26
Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 46%
- Median earnings 10 years after starting
- US$61,386
Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.
Programmes (98)
Bachelor's degrees41 subjects
AnthropologyApplied MathematicsBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceComputer Software and Media ApplicationsComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsEconomicsElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering, OtherEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesGeography and CartographyHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHistoryHuman Services, GeneralLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralMuseology/Museum StudiesMusicPhilosophyPhysicsPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial WorkSociologySystems EngineeringTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsVisual and Performing Arts, General
Master's degrees23 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsApplied MathematicsBiological and Physical SciencesBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ScienceCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCurriculum and InstructionEducational Administration and SupervisionElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering, GeneralGeography and CartographyHistoryMechanical EngineeringPsychology, GeneralPublic AdministrationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSocial WorkSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStudent Counseling and Personnel Services
Doctoral degrees7 subjects
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementEducational Assessment, Evaluation, and ResearchEngineering, GeneralNatural SciencesPsychology, GeneralRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)2 subjects
Business Administration, Management and OperationsRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degrees1 subject
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Undergraduate certificates3 subjects
Educational Administration and SupervisionSecurity Science and TechnologyTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Graduate certificates21 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, OtherClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCurriculum and InstructionEducation, OtherFinance and Financial Management ServicesHomeland SecurityInternational BusinessMarketingMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralPublic AdministrationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSecurity Science and TechnologySocial Sciences, GeneralSpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.