Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Colorado Springs, Colorado |
| Online | uccs.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is situated on a terraced bluff overlooking downtown Colorado Springs, with views of Pikes Peak and the Front Range. Located 60 miles south of Denver, the campus spans 550 acres in the Austin Bluffs area and features modern academic buildings integrated into the natural mesa landscape. Established in 1965 as a regional extension of the University of Colorado system, UCCS has evolved into a comprehensive public university offering undergraduate and graduate programs across six colleges. The university maintains strong programs in engineering, business, nursing, and psychology, while also operating the National Cybersecurity Center on campus. Students can choose from multiple on-campus housing options, including suite-style residence halls and apartment communities designed for both first-year and upper-division students.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
UCCS is rated within the lower 49% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for University of Colorado Colorado Springs within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#616 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#200 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#8 in Best Colleges in Colorado
#5 in Best Public Colleges in Colorado
#11 in Best Value Colleges in Colorado
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1015/1215 |
| ACT | 21/28 |
| GPA | 3.36 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Colorado Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 |
| Other Fees | $1,497 |
| Room and Board | $11,400 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,660 |
| Total One Year Cost | $26,989 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 |
| Other Fees | $1,497 |
| Room and Board | $11,400 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,660 |
| Total One Year Cost | $39,901 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 23% |
| Social Sciences | 14% |
| Health Professions | 11% |
| Communication | 8% |
| Psychology | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=126580 IPEDS survey data for University of Colorado Colorado Springs.
Current students may use the University of Colorado Colorado Springs GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024