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University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, CO 4 year Public
Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 1,719
Student to faculty ratio 16 to 1
Acceptance rate 95%
Students retention rate 67%
On-time graduation rate 44%

Located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, UCCS is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 95% indicates that UCCS is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of Colorado Colorado Springs is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at UCCS is reported to be 44%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Colorado state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 43% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at UCCS is 67% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Colorado is 69%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at UCCS do not continue their studies after the first year.

  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing
  • Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

95.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,766

Cost of attendance at University of Colorado Colorado Springs in 2022 for students from Colorado.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Colorado's average $8,123
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$21,222

Cost of attendance at University of Colorado Colorado Springs in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Colorado's average $20,262
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 71 of freshman students at University of Colorado Colorado Springs received on average $6,940 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,940
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 357 29% $4,461 $1,592,658
Other Federal Grant 495 40% $4,623 $2,288,249
State Grant/Scholarships 289 24% $3,979 $1,149,975
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 731 59% $3,604 $2,634,543
Total Grant & Scholarships 875 71% $6,940 $6,072,767

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Colorado Colorado Springs students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Colorado Colorado Springs students is 44.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 48.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 40.3%.

44.1%

  • asian 44.4% 24 students
  • African American 45.0% 27 students
  • white 45.4% 450 students
  • unknown 75.0% 3 students
  • hawaiian 66.7% 2 students
  • hispanic 38.3% 121 students
  • International Students 45.4% 5 students
  • Mixed Race 47.8% 65 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
  • Basketball Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Colorado Colorado Springs provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Colorado Colorado Springs offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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