University of Colorado Colorado Springs Admission
Application Fee
$50
Graduate Application Fee
$60
Acceptance Rate
84.77%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
13.20%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,650
SAT Scores
1,130
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 14,751 students have applied and 12,504 students have allowed to admit to University of Colorado Colorado Springs (Acceptance rate: 84.77%). UCCS's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 13.20 % where 1,650 students have finally enrolled out of 12,504 admitted students.
UCCS acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Colorado.
UCCS enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Colorado.
How to Apply to University of Colorado Colorado Springs
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply UCCS. UCCS offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.uccs.edu/admissionsenrollment/apply-uccs-today |
|---|---|
| Financial Aid | https://finaid.uccs.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://ir.uccs.edu/institutionaldata/net-price-calculators |
| Veterans Tuition | https://military.uccs.edu/ |
| Athletic | https://gomountainlions.com/sports/2016/8/23/department-resources.aspx |
| Disability Service | https://disability.uccs.edu/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at UCCS and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at University of Colorado Colorado Springs is 1,130 and the average ACT score is 24. You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | 1,130 | 24 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Colorado | 1,122 | 69 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At University of Colorado Colorado Springs, 26 students submitted SAT scores (2% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,130 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Colorado. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 525 | 560 | 565 |
| Mathematics | 490 | 570 | 650 |
| Total | 1,015 | 1,130 | 1,215 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At University of Colorado Colorado Springs, 132 students submitted ACT scores (8% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 24 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Colorado. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 21 | 24 | 28 |
| English | 20 | 23 | 28 |
| Mathematics | 18 | 23 | 26 |
UCCS Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of Colorado Colorado Springs. The school requires 2 items to submit - Secondary school GPA and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
5 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Recommendations, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Not Considered |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |