Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 004509
- Phone: (303) 556-5600
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
87.19%FINANCIAL AID RATE
84%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
18:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
56FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$4,841Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
1380 Lawrence Street, Lawrence Street Center, Suite 1400, Denver, CO
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, a public institution, offers a variety of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Colorado Springs, CO, the campus resides in an urban setting for students to study in. Approximately nine thousand students enroll at University of Colorado at Colorado Springs annually.
Areas of study offered at UCCS include:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Communications And Journalism
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Psychology
- Health And Clinical Professions
- English Language And Literature
Students applying for admission are usually asked to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the school. A SAT or ACT exam is required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 970 - 1190 for the SAT exam and in a range of 20 - 26 on the ACT is common among students admitted to UCCS. 68% of applicants are admitted to this school, of which 39 percent choose to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found here.
Tuition & fees at University of Colorado at Colorado Springs are different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs approximately $7,100 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $19,000 annually. Housing may be available for students who wish to live on-campus for around a cost of $8,800 annually. Some students at UCCS may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally provided in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
This school offers a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include but not limited to:
- Basketball (NCAA Division II)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
- Golf (NCAA Division II)
Students should visit the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs website to see a complete list of areas of study, admissions information, and more.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give you an idea of the students University of Colorado at Colorado Springs accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
The total student enrollment at University of Colorado at Colorado Springs is about 13,000. The enrollment breakdown by academic level is 16% enrolling as graduate students and 83% as undergraduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $15,600. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. There is also a $50 application fee for those applying to a program. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition range estimates:
- State Residents: $9,300-$11,000
- Out-of-State: $20,000-$24,100
- Charges for part-time students are:
- State Residents: $340-$410 per credit unit
- Nonresidents: $720-$870 per credit unit
- on campus dorms & meals are estimated to cost around $13,000
Financial Aid Details
The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 84% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 69% | $6,035 |
Receiving Student Loans | 47% | $6,314 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs may offer services to students like:- Online classes
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial courses
- Counseling assistance
- Work study style employment
- Assisting students to find work
- Day care
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Clinical Psychology (Ph.D.) Program
- Dietetics Program
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division II without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference)
- Track and Field (Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by University of Colorado at Colorado Springs by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
- Biochemistry (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B, M)
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering (B, M)
- Electrical Engineering (B, M)
- Engineering (D, M)
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
- Nursing (B, C, D, M)
History
- History (B, M)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B, D, M)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Public Administration (C, M)
Security and Protective Services
- Law and Justice Administration (B, C, M)
Social Sciences
- Geography (B, M)
- Sociology (B, M)
- Economics (B)
- Political Science (B)
- Anthropology (B)
Other 4-Year Public Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to University of Colorado at Colorado Springs.
- Colorado State University - Pueblo in Boulder, CO (42 miles away)
- University of Colorado Denver in Denver, CO (59 miles away)
- University of Northern Colorado in Sterling, CO (104 miles away)
- Adams State College in Grand Junction, CO (114 miles away)
- Western State College of Colorado in Thornton, CO (117 miles away)
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 004509
- Phone: (303) 556-5600
- School Homepage