University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO | uccs.edu
Designated by the CU Board of Regents as the growth campus of the University of Colorado system, UCCS is located one hour south of the capital city of Denver, with inspirational views of Pikes Peak. UCCS offers 55 bachelor’s degrees, 24 masters, and eight doctoral degrees. Some unique and high needs programs include Cybersecurity Management, Technical Communication & Design, and new bachelor’s degrees in Music and Aerospace Engineering. 30% of UCCS students are first-generation college students.
Representatives
Vanessa Ea She/Her/Hers
Associate Director of Admissions
(719) 749-1268 vea@uccs.edu
Details
Institution Type
Public
Campus Setting
Suburban
Closest Airport (Distance)
COS (17 mi)
Enrollment (Undergrad / Total)
9,761 / 11,760
Average Class Size
25
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
16:1
Student Population
(Out of State / Diverse / Intl)
14% / 38% / 1.7%
Athletics Division
Division II
Athletics League
Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC)
Mid-Range ACT / SAT
21 - 27 / 1010 - 1210
Mid-Range GPA
3.13 - 3.90
GPA Consideration (W or UW)
Admission: Either
Scholarships: Either
Applications / Admits (Admit Rate)
16,613 / 11,981 (72%)
Deposits
1,808
Applications Accepted
Common App
University-Specific App
Application Information
Test Optional? Yes
Demonstrated Interest? No
Rolling Admission? Yes
Admission Interview? No
Need-blind Admission? Yes
WUE Tuition Exchange? Yes
CA Specific Scholarships? Yes
Freshman App Deadlines
Rolling
Transfer App Deadline
Rolling
Merit-Based Scholarship Consideration is Evaluated From
A Separate Application
Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Freshmen
Feb 1
Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Transfers
May 1
Link to Scholarship Info
finaid.uccs.edu/types-of-aid/scholarships
Points of Pride
UCCS is home to the world’s only Bachelor of Innovation™, which includes diverse majors in computer security, game design and development, digital filmmaking, and museum studies and gallery practice.
UCCS earned the title of most Instagrammed campus in Colorado, according to AT&T’s All Home Connections data analysis of hashtags!
In the “City for Champions” and with existing programs in athletic training, exercise science, and more, the university opened in 2020 a state-of-the-art Sports Medicine and Performance Center.
