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UCCS Admission Requirements

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UCCS Admission Overview

UCCS admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year UCCS admitted 97.4% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.36 GPA (B+) and SAT 1010-1220 / ACT 20-26. UCCS is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UCCS is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UCCS Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

97.4%

Admission Standards

Moderate

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Average

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Very High

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Acceptance Rate

The UCCS acceptance rate is 97.4%. Last year, 12,799 of 13,147 applicants were admitted. That is the 13th lowest acceptance rate in Colorado.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into UCCS and can you get accepted?

UCCS is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

University of Colorado Colorado Springs typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.36. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 13% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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UCCS GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.36

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.36

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at UCCS typically have around a 3.36 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. UCCS is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #13 in Colorado for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled University of Colorado Colorado Springs freshmen
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	17.3%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	13.0%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	15.6%	Avg +
3.25 to 3.49	15.8%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	12.5%	Avg -
2.50 to 2.99	19.3%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	6.0%	Reach
1.00 to 1.99	0.5%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

UCCS SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1010-1220

Freshmen who sent SAT

34%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 510
Math 500
Composite 1010

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 620
Math 600
Composite 1220

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at UCCS typically score around a 1120 SAT (middle 50% 1010–1220) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 63rd percentile nationally. UCCS ranks #9 in the state of Colorado for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1010 to 1220

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

UCCS is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1120 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at University of Colorado Colorado Springs
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1220+	Above 75th	>98%
1120 to 1220	Avg +	97%-98%
1010 to 1120	Avg -	94%-97%
Below 1010	Below mid-50	<94%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UCCS ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

20-26

Freshmen reporting ACT

25th Percentile Scores

English 18
Math 18
Composite 20

75th Percentile Scores

English 27
Math 25
Composite 26

Average ACT

Incoming testers at UCCS typically have around a 23 ACT (mid-50 20–26) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 68th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. UCCS places #9 among colleges in Colorado for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 20 to 26

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to UCCS without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 23.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at University of Colorado Colorado Springs
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
26+	Above 75th	>98%
23 to 26	Avg +	97%-98%
20 to 23	Avg -	94%-97%
Below 20	Below mid-50	<94%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

66% of University of Colorado Colorado Springs freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 33% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted University of Colorado Colorado Springs students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	13%
Top 25% of class	33%
Top 50% of class	66%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

University of Colorado Colorado Springs admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	8,016	5,083	13,147
Accepted	7,834	4,918	12,799
Acceptance Rate	98%	97%	97%
Enrolled	889	741	1,645
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	11%	15%	13%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of Colorado Colorado Springs and what student information is used for admission decisions?

University of Colorado Colorado Springs application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Colorado Colorado Springs is $50.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

UCCS is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 97.4% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.36 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1010-1220); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025