University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Overview

University of Colorado Colorado Springs is a University institution located in Colorado Springs, CO, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway
Colorado Springs, CO  80918
United States

Contact Mr. Chris Beiswanger
Director of Admissions Services
Email: cbeiswan@uccs.edu
Phone: 719-255-3088

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies Related
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences
Exercise Physiology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business Administration And Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Systems Security
Computer Science
Modeling, Virtual Environments And Simulation
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education
Elementary Education
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Engineering
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Engineering Related
Mechanical Engineering
Systems Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Interdisciplinary Studies
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry
Physics
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology
Economics
Geography
Political Science And Government
Sociology
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Visual And Performing Arts

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

9,909

Applied

9,197

Accepted

10,808

Enrolled

Female Admissions

5,752

Females Applied

5,415

Females Accepted

94%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

4,157

Males Applied

3,782

Males Accepted

91%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

3.37

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Required for some programs	Other requirements may exist (see below)

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	575	530	630
SAT Math	567	510	620
ACT Composite	23	21	26

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

8,850

In-state

23,280

Out-of-state

Fees

1,613

Full-time student fees

10,500

Room & board

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

8,722

Avg. Financial Aid Package

8,555

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

4,048

Avg. Loan Aid

3,057

Avg. Grant Aid

3,962

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

43%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

6%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

10,808

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

12%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	18.17%
Black or African American	3.83%
White or Caucasian	64.34%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.23%
Asian	3.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.28%
Two or more races	7.63%
Other	1.46%

Gender

Male (47.65%)

Female (52.35%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	16%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Black-Out Night (basketball), Disorientation Week and Back to the Bluffs Homecoming

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Most popular organizations:
Fans Initiating Growth Honor and Tradition (spirit club), Pi Beta Phi, Sustainability Club, Gamers (computing) and El Circulo

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
emergency text messaging, state-authorized campus police and public safety department

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	Division 2
Basketball	No	Division 2
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2
Golf	No	Division 2
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Soccer	No	Division 2
Softball	No	No	No
Track And Field	No	Division 2
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball	No	Division 2
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2
Golf	No	Division 2
Lacrosse	No	Division 2
Soccer	No	Division 2
Softball	No	Division 2
Track And Field	No	Division 2
Volleyball	No	Division 2

Faculty

774

Total Faculty

19:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 444

Part-time - 330

Male - 347

Female - 427