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University of Colorado Colorado Springs

University of Colorado Colorado Springs is a public university in a large city in the Colorado Springs, CO metro with 9,398 students and a 97% acceptance rate.

Colorado Springs, Colorado · Public · City, large · 9,398 students · R2 research university

NCAA Division II · Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference

Admission rate

97%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,133

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

21–28

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$15,788

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

47%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

67%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$54,659

10 years after entry

Students

9,398

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanEntry termDeadline
Rolling admission
The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full.		FallAugust 1, 2026
Regular decision
The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding.		FallMay 1, 2027

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: uccs.edu · checked September 30, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income

$0–30,000$12,065
$30,001–48,000$11,642
$48,001–75,000$12,104
$75,001–110,000$18,388
Over $110,000$22,142

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreUniversity of Colorado Colorado Springs courseCredits
Calculus AB3MATH 1999TC3 credits
Calculus BC3MATH 13504 credits
Biology3BIOL 1999TC4 credits
Chemistry3CHEM 1999TC4 credits
English Language and Composition3ENGL 13103 credits
English Literature and Composition3ENGL 1999TC3 credits
United States History3HIST 1999TC3 credits
Psychology3PSY 2999TC3 credits
Show all 41 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB3MATH 1999TC3 credits
Calculus AB4MATH 13504 credits
Calculus BC3MATH 13504 credits
Calculus BC4MATH 1350, MATH 13608 credits
Biology3BIOL 1999TC4 credits
Biology4BIOL 1300, BIOL 1310, BIOL 1350, BIOL 13608 credits
Chemistry3CHEM 1999TC4 credits
Chemistry4CHEM 1401, CHEM 14025 credits
Chemistry5CHEM 1401, CHEM 1402, CHEM 1411, CHEM 141210 credits
English Language and Composition3ENGL 13103 credits
English Language and Composition4ENGL 1310, ENGL 14106 credits
English Literature and Composition3ENGL 1999TC3 credits
English Literature and Composition4ENGL 1310, ENGL 15006 credits
United States History3HIST 1999TC3 credits
United States History4HIST 1510, HIST 15406 credits
Psychology3PSY 2999TC3 credits
Psychology4PSY 10003 credits
Statistics3MATH 2999TC3 credits
Statistics4QUAN 20103 credits
Computer Science A4CS 11503 credits
Macroeconomics3ECON 1999TC3 credits
Macroeconomics4ECON 20203 credits
Microeconomics3ECON 1999TC3 credits
Microeconomics4ECON 10103 credits
World History: Modern3HIST 1999TC3 credits
World History: Modern4HIST 1999TC6 credits
Environmental Science3GES 1999TC4 credits
European History3XFCR 1999TC3 credits
European History4HIST 1010, HIST 10306 credits
Human Geography3GES 2999TC4 credits
Human Geography4GES 19904 credits
Spanish Language and Culture3SPAN 21104 credits
Spanish Language and Culture4SPAN 2110, SPAN 2120, SPAN 1999TC8 credits
United States Government and Politics3PSC 1999TC3 credits
United States Government and Politics4PSC 11003 credits
Computer Science Principles4CS 1999TC3 credits
Art History3AH 2800, AH 28206 credits
Music Theory3MUS 2999TC3 credits
Music Theory4MUS 2999TC6 credits
African American Studies3WEST 2999TC3 credits
African American Studies4HIST1999TC & WEST2999TC6 credits
Chinese Language and Culture4XFCR 1999TC6 credits
Comparative Government and Politics3PSC 1999TC3 credits
Comparative Government and Politics4PSC 10103 credits
Computer Science AB4CS 1999TC4 credits
Drawing3VA 10403 credits
French Language and Culture3FR 21104 credits
French Language and Culture4FR 2110, FR 1999TC6 credits
French Literature3FR 21104 credits
French Literature4FR 2110, FR 1999TC6 credits
German Language and Culture3GER 21104 credits
German Language and Culture4GER 2110, GER 1999TC6 credits
Government and Politics US3PSC 1999TC3 credits
Government and Politics US4PSC 11003 credits
Japanese Language and Culture3JPNS 21104 credits
Japanese Language and Culture4JPNS 2110, JPNS 1999TC6 credits
Latin3LAT 1999TC3 credits
Latin3LAT 1999TC3 credits
Latin4LAT 1999TC6 credits
Latin4LAT 1999TC6 credits
Physics B3PES 1010, PES 10208 credits
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism3PES 1120, PES 21605 credits
Physics C: Mechanics3PES 1110, PES 11605 credits
Physics I - Algebra Based3PES 10104 credits
Physics II - Algebra Based3PES 10204 credits
Precalculus3MATH 10404 credits
Precalculus4MATH 10603 credits
Spanish Literature and Culture3SPAN 21104 credits
Spanish Literature and Culture4SPAN 2110, SPAN 1999TC6 credits
Studio Art - 2D Design3VA 10103 credits
Studio Art - 3D Design3VA 10203 credits

Source: transfer.uccs.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Business Administration and Management339
Psychology178
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse167
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration141
Communication133
Computer Science92
Biology/Biological Sciences87
Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology76
Show the other 32 majors
Mechanical Engineering69
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences46
Social Work44
Geography43
History43
English Language and Literature39
Elementary Education and Teaching39
Human Services35
Visual and Performing Arts35
Economics29
Philosophy27
Physiology25
Political Science and Government25
Sociology21
Biochemistry20
Mathematics20
Early Childhood Education and Teaching19
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance18
Anthropology17
Electrical and Electronics Engineering14
Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation13
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing11
Chemistry8
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia8
Computer Engineering7
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies7
Physics7
Systems Engineering6
Spanish Language and Literature6
Music, Other5
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other2
Engineering, Other1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference

Basketball, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

ROTC

Air Force, Army

Faith groups

Cru, Hillel, Newman Connection, Ratio Christi

Also

Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, large

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Colorado Springs, CO

777,634 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

City of Colorado Springs Municipal (COS)

Nearest hub airport

Denver International (DEN)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 5.7 of 20

Elevation

6,389 ft

Time zone

Mountain

January low

16°F

July high

81°F

Annual snowfall

55.2 in

Days at 90°F or higher

4 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,460 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, city campus, NCAA Division II, similar size