University of Colorado Colorado Springs

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About University of Colorado Colorado Springs

School Type:

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs is a medium-sized public university located on an urban campus in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 10,002, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 95%. The university offers 40 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 44%, and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $9,338, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $20,566.

Colorado Springs, CO

$9,338

Avg in-state
tuition

$20,566

Avg in-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

95%

Acceptance Rate Insight

95% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

67%

Retention Rate Insight

67% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

44%

Graduation Rate Insight

44% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresRecommended

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankRecommended

Letter of recommendationRecommended

High school GPARecommended

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRecommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Recommended

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile-

SAT 25th-75th Percentile-

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

13k

Students enrolled

51%

Online student enrollment

16:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

OnlineCheck Bold
On-campusCheck Bold
HybridCheck Bold

Demographics

White

62%

Unknown

1%

Black

5%

Hispanic

19%

Two or more races

7%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

Asian

4%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

29% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

29%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

39

Total Online Enrollment

6080

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

63% On-campus

38% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesCheck Bold20% online

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sCheck Bold23% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold71% online

Master'sCheck Bold35% online

DoctorateCheck Bold13% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1200
On-campus room and board$17758
On-campus other expenses$2600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81342$81342
Off-campus without family$60984$60984
Off-campus with family$60984$60984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

40%

State Grant Aid

24%

Institution Grant Aid

59%

Pell Grant

29%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$4,623
State Grant Aid$3,979
Institution Grant Aid$3,604
Pell Grant Aid$4,395

Financial Outlook

$20k

Average student debtafter graduation

$37k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

4.2%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Lacrosse
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

#ProgramsBAMADoc
1AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, AND GENDER STUDIES.
2AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
3BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
4BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
5COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
6COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
7EDUCATION.
8ENGINEERING.
9ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
10FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
11HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED CLINICAL SCIENCES.
12HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
13HISTORY
14HISTORY.
15HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
16MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
17MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
18PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY.
19PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
20PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
21PSYCHOLOGY.
22PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
23SECURITY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
24SOCIAL SCIENCES.
25VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.