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University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs,
CO
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate95%
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About UCCS
University of Colorado Colorado Springs is a public, state university in the city of Colorado Springs, Colorado. UCCS was founded in 1965. The university enrolls around 12,031 students per year, including 10,002 undergraduates.
UCCS Acceptance Rate
In 2022, UCCS accepted 95% of applicants. In 2022, 11,337 out of 11,902 total applicants were accepted.
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 95% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.4 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 44% |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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UCCS Campus Tours
University of Colorado Colorado Springs is located Colorado Springs.
If you are interested in seeing UCCS for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 25 to Colorado Springs, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Colorado Springs Airport.
You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what University of Colorado Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs are like without leaving home.
College Info
UCCS Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Continuous processing
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to UCCS is Continuous processing.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to UCCS is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
UCCS SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1030 - 1200
Math SAT Range
490 - 590
Reading SAT Range
500 - 610
UCCS Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$26,495
In State$37,275
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$10,796
$21,576
Fees
$1,721
$1,721
Housing
$13,978
$13,978
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at UCCS is like? There are approximately 12,031 students enrolled at UCCS, including 10,002 undergraduate students and 2,029 graduate students. 75% percent of students attend school full-time, 86% percent are from CO and 14% percent of students are from other states.
75%
Full Time25%
Part Time86%
In State14%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
12,031
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
95%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Continuous processing
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