University of Colorado Colorado Springs

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Colorado Springs, CO

$9,208

Avg in-state tuition

$19,572

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About University of Colorado Colorado Springs

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs is a medium-sized public university located on an urban campus in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 10,288, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 90%. The university offers 40 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 45%, and a student-faculty ratio of 15:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $9,208, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $19,572.

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#25 Ranked in Online Master's in Engineering Programs

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

90% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

71% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

45% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Recommended

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Recommended

High school GPA Recommended

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Recommended

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

12k

Students enrolled

46%

Online student enrollment

15:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

63%

Hispanic

19%

Two or more races

Black

Asian

Unknown

Non-U.S. Citizen

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Female student population

55%

Socio-economic diversity

30% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Costs to Consider	Price
Books and supplies	$1,800
On-campus room and board	$10,920
On-campus other expenses	$4,660
Off-campus (not with family) room and board	$11,080
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses	$4,660
Off-campus (with family) other expenses	$4,660

Total cost by category	In-state	Out-of-state
On-campus	$26,588	$36,952
Off-campus without family	$26,748	$37,112
Off-campus with family	$15,668	$26,032

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
	Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
2	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
	Exercise Physiology
	Biochemistry
3	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Business Administration and Management, General
	Accounting
4	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Communication, General
5	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Computer and Information Systems Security
	Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation
	Computer Science
6	Education
	Curriculum and Instruction
	Educational Leadership and Administration, General
	Educational Evaluation and Research
	Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
	Elementary Education and Teaching
	Early Childhood Education and Teaching
	Special Education and Teaching, General
7	Engineering
	Computer Engineering, General
	Systems Engineering
	Mechanical Engineering
	Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
	Engineering, General
8	English Language And Literature/Letters
	English Language and Literature, General
9	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
	Spanish Language and Literature
10	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
	Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
11	History
	History, General
12	Mathematics And Statistics
	Mathematics, General
	Applied Mathematics
13	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
	Natural Sciences
	Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
	Biological and Physical Sciences
14	Philosophy And Religious Studies
	Philosophy
15	Physical Sciences
	Physics, General
	Chemistry, General
16	Psychology
	Psychology, General
17	Public Administration And Social Service Professions
	Public Administration
18	Security And Protective Services
	Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
19	Social Sciences
	Anthropology
	Economics, General
	Geography
	Political Science and Government, General
	Sociology
	Geography, Other
20	Visual And Performing Arts
	Visual and Performing Arts, General

University of Colorado Colorado Springs

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

About University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Rankings

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight This school has a high acceptance rate. This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

This school has a high acceptance rate.

Retention Rate Insight

Graduation Rate Insight

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Online Programs

Total Online Enrollment

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

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Financial Outlook

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division II without football

Participation

Degrees Awarded by Program

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

Engineering

English Language And Literature/Letters

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Mathematics And Statistics

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Philosophy And Religious Studies

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

Security And Protective Services

Social Sciences

Visual And Performing Arts

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Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.