University of Colorado Colorado Springs
tuition & fees
$25,039
graduate tuition & fees
$27,218
acceptance rate
97%
Student Population
11,354
online students
1,739
Number of Programs
101
Financial Aid Amount
$8,327
SAT Scores
1,130
Graduation Rate
47%
University of Colorado Colorado Springs is a Public, 4 years college located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. UCCS ranked 415th in National Universities and 12nd in Colorado Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 11,354 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. It is a Research University with high research activity school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. UCCS's acceptance rate is 97.35% last year (undergraduate school).
University of Colorado Colorado Springs is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of University of Colorado Colorado Springs and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway, Colorado Springs, CO 80918 |
| Phone | 719-255-3000 |
| WEB | https://www.uccs.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://www.uccs.edu/apply |
| Financial Aid | https://finaid.uccs.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://finaid.uccs.edu/about-financial-aid/how-aid-is-packaged#net-price-calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | https://military.uccs.edu/ |
| Athletic | https://gomountainlions.com/sports/2016/8/23/department-resources.aspx |
| Disability Service | https://disability.uccs.edu/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Research University with high research activity |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of University of Colorado Colorado Springs is 97.35% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 12.85%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 97.35 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 12.85 % |
Tuition & Fees
UCCS's 2025 tuition & fees is $10,906 for Colorado residents and $25,039 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 4.53% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($23,955).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $15,704 for Colorado residents and $27,218 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 4.40% compared to the last year's rate.
| Colorado Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $10,906 | $25,039 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $15,704 | $27,218 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 11,354 students have enrolled at UCCS (2024-2025). Among them, 1,739 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. UCCS has 9,302 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 2,052 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 11,354 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 9,302 |
| Graduate Students | 2,052 |
| Online Enrollment | 1,739 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
UCCS offers 101 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 30 out of the 101 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by UCCS
| Number of programs | 101 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 30 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |