University of Colorado Colorado Springs
University of Colorado Colorado Springs is a public 4-year institution in Colorado Springs, CO. It enrolls about 11,213 students and admits roughly 97% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO 80918 |
| County | El Paso County |
| Enrollment | 11,213 |
| Acceptance rate | 97% |
| Applicants / admitted | 13,103 / 12,653 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $10,438 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $23,955 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 45% |
| Transfer-out rate | 34% |
| Full-time retention rate | 67% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $16,816 |
| Campus setting | City: Large |
| Size category | 10,000 - 19,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 520–630 |
| ACT middle 50% | 21–28 |
| Website | https://www.uccs.edu/ |
| Phone | 7192553000 |
Admissions
About 13,103 students applied and 12,653 were admitted. Of those admitted, 1,747 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $10,438 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $23,955. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $16,816 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $11,562 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $11,986 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $14,717 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $20,289 |
| Over $110,000 | $21,830 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 1,930 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 45% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
University of Colorado Colorado Springs is in Colorado Springs, CO, El Paso County. Its coordinates are 38.8927, -104.8003.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of Colorado Colorado Springs?
About 97% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 13,103 applicants.
How much does University of Colorado Colorado Springs cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $10,438 for in-state students and $23,955 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend University of Colorado Colorado Springs?
About 11,213 students are enrolled.