University
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO
10,808
Students
8,629
Avg. Financial Aid
Moderate
Admission Difficulty
92%
Acceptance Rate
Urban
Setting
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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
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
United States
Contact
Mr. Chris Beiswanger
Director of Admissions Services
Email: cbeiswan@uccs.edu
Phone: 719-255-3088
Director of Admissions Services
Email: cbeiswan@uccs.edu
Phone: 719-255-3088
Majors & Degrees
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies Related |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biochemistry |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Exercise Physiology |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Business Administration And Management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Communication |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer And Information Systems Security |
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| Computer Science |
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| Modeling, Virtual Environments And Simulation |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Early Childhood Education |
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| Elementary Education |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Engineering |
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| Electrical And Electronics Engineering |
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| Engineering Related |
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| Mechanical Engineering |
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| Systems Engineering |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Spanish |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Interdisciplinary Studies |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology |
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| Economics |
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| Geography |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
9,909
Applied
9,197
Accepted
10,808
Enrolled
Female Admissions
5,752
Females Applied
5,415
Females Accepted
94%
Male Admissions
4,157
Males Applied
3,782
Males Accepted
91%
Applying
50
Application Fee
3.37
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
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| 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 |
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| 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 Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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| 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 |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
8,629
Avg. Financial Aid Package
7,880
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
4,363
Avg. Loan Aid
2,823
Avg. Grant Aid
7,237
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
43%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
4%
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% |
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| 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 | |
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| 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
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
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
emergency text messaging, state-authorized campus police and public safety department
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| 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 |
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| 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