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University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Snapshot
Status
Public
Acceptance Rate
85%
SAT Range
1015-1215
ACT Range
21-28
Student/Faculty Ratio
21:1
Total Enrollments
11,431
Total Cost
$39,901
Net Average Cost of Attendance
$16,990
Main Address
1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
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Rankings
Overall Scores
B+
Admissions & Acceptance
B
Retention & Graduation
B
Instructors & Faculty
B
Financial Resources

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Contact Info
Contact & Location
Phone Number
(719) 255-3000
Website
www.uccs.edu
Location
1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Setting
Large City
Key Info, Costs & Aid
Selectivity
Acceptance Rate (2022)
Completion Rate (2022)
Student Body
Total Enrollments (2022) 11,431
Women 55%
Men 45%
Total Enrollments (2022) 11,431
White 57%
Hispanic or Latino 18%
Unknown 8%
Multiracial 7%
Black or African American 4%
Asian 4%
International (Non-Citizen) 1%
Native American 0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0%
Costs
In State Tuition (2022)
$7,632
Out of State Tuition (2022)
$20,544
Books
$1,800
On Campus Room & Board
$11,400

* These statistics utilize the most recently released data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

Degree Overview
Degrees
Total Awards (2022) 2,926
Bachelor's 75%
Master's 20%
Certificate 4%
Doctoral 2%
Total Awards (2022) 2,926
Human and Social Sciences 17%
Business 16%
Education and Liberal Arts 15%
Healthcare 13%
Mathematics and Science 11%
Legal and Law 10%
Engineering 6%
Communication and Media 6%
Computer Technology 4%
Art and Design 2%
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Sources for school statistics and data include U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

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Accreditation
Accreditation
Accredited By
Higher Learning Commission
Specialized Accreditations
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Didactic Program in Dietetics
  • Dietetics (DIET) - Coordinated Program in Dietetics
American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
  • Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
  • Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
  • Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
  • Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
  • Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools

Source data obtained from U.S. Department of Education's Office of Post-secondary Education (OPE)

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4 Based on 4 Reviews
Career Preparation
A-
Students and Culture
A-
Facilities
A
Activities and Groups
B+
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4 Based on 2 Reviews
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Questions & Answers
Question
Who are the notable alumni?
1 Answer
Answered by: Universities.com

With an Olympic Training Center located right in Colorado Springs, it’s no surprise UCCS is the university of choice for Olympic athletes. Olympic Speed Skater Apolo Ohno and Olympic Modern Pentathlete Eli Bremer are two prime examples. Other graduates have claimed some local and national firsts in their careers. Mary Lou Makepeace was the first female Colorado Springs mayor, John Herrington was the first Native-American to travel to space, and Yusef Komunyakaa was the first African-American to win a Pulitzer Prize for poetry. UCCS alumni have also found success in business. In fact, 2010 graduate Carissa Gump is both a past Olympic weightlifter and current business professional. She’s putting her passion for weightlifting and her sports management degree to work as the Director of Corporate Services for USA Weightlifting. UCCS graduates go for the gold, and they each do it in their own unique way.

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What is the campus setting like?
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Imagine standing on a patch of campus greenery called the West Lawn, nestled between the modern Monarch House residence hall and Osborne Center for Science and Engineering. From here you’ll spot the iconic clock tower of the Kraemer Family Library. Look straight off into the distance and you can catch a glimpse of the Rocky Mountains. Believe it or not, the views become more breathtaking as you meander through campus. You can admire the 14,100-foot Pikes Peak, the sight that inspired Kathy Lee Bates to write “America The Beautiful” in the 1890s. That alone speaks volumes for the views! UCCS is literally surrounded by natural beauty and activities. This makes it a great setting for students who are outdoors enthusiasts. Even the residence halls provide mountain views and quick access to hiking trails. If you’re looking for more action, then stop over to the Recreation and Wellness Center. You can take an Aqua Bootcamp class, climb the bouldering wall, or sign up for outdoor trips to must-see local destinations like Garden of the Gods Park. Can you smell that mountain air yet?

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What are the online learning and extension/adult learning opportunities?
1 Answer
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You can’t breathe the mountain air from a distance, sad but true. But you can still get a UCCS education. The university offers five undergraduate degree completion programs: health care sciences, sociology, nursing, criminal justice, and business. You can enroll in these programs if you’ve already completed at least 40 credits of college coursework. Here’s more good news: according to the College of Business website, students will be able to earn the business degree fully online starting in Fall 2016. Then, if you’re feeling really ambitious, you can enroll in an online graduate degree or certificate program. UCCS provides online graduate studies in business, public administration, engineering, education, nursing, and criminal justice. Light a mountain-scented candle and it’s like you’re studying right Colorado Springs (almost!). If by chance you live within commuting distance from campus, you could take classes on Fridays and Saturdays year-round with the Weekend University program. Classes run for 10 weeks and some can be taken in hybrid format which is mostly online. No need to quit your day job—with online, hybrid, and weekend courses you can fit your class schedule into your lifestyle.

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What are the athletic highlights?
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The Mountain Lions compete at the NCAA Division II level in 14 sports, including basketball, volleyball, soccer, golf, and cross country. But get excited, because in 2015 UCCS announced it plans to add women’s lacrosse, baseball, and more track and field options to the mix. Men’s Golf has been on fire since 2000. They’ve landed 12 conference championships. Also, men’s basketball just won their first conference championship in 2015. Great job, guys! If you don’t join a varsity sports team you can get involved with intramurals and club sports. Students play ultimate Frisbee, rugby, field hockey, flag football, and lacrosse at Alpine Field. This is a unique new turf field located on top of a five-story parking garage. Even as a spectator you’ll get a great view of the game, the mountains, and the surrounding city, so you can’t lose.

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What are the school's academic highlights?
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You can get a UCCS Bachelor of Innovation (BI) degree in more than just business. The university also offers BI degrees in computer science, game design and development, electrical engineering, women’s and ethnic studies, and more. This type of degree sets UCCS apart from other institutions just like it will set you apart from other graduates. The university offers other distinct areas of study as well. For example, if you’re a serious golf fan you can study PGA Golf Management. Students complete 16 months of paid internships at over 700 golf clubs across the country, from Pebble Beach in California to the PGA of America National Office in Florida. Or, if you want to be a teacher, consider the Inclusive Elementary Education program. You will learn special education and English as a Second Language teaching strategies, so you’ll be better equipped to teach students with various learning needs. According to the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, U.S. schools continue to become more diverse and teachers need inclusive teaching methods to reach their students. Further, UCCS students can access paid research opportunities through the Undergraduate Research Academy. One class of 2015 studied the effects of portrayals of disabled people in the media, while another researched genes that regulate the formation of dendrites. Whether your research interest is scientific or social, you may be able to study it with the support of a faculty mentor. Hands-on opportunity is in high supply at UCCS.