by our College Data Analytics TeamUniversity of Colorado Colorado Springs is a public institution in Colorado Springs, Colorado enrolling 8,697 undergraduates. It accepts 97% of applicants and has an on-time graduation rate of 47%, above the national average of 33%. College Factual ranks it #898 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in its 2027 Best Colleges ranking (top 17%), and its Value for Your Money analysis rates it a Fair Price.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
University of Colorado Colorado Springs ranks #898 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in College Factual’s 2027 Best Colleges ranking, placing it in the top 17%.
College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities in its annual rankings and ranks them in a variety of ways, including most diverse, best overall quality, best for non-traditional students, and much more.
University of Colorado Colorado Springs was awarded 20 badges in the 2027 rankings.
UCCS is ranked #898 out of 5,159 schools in the nation for overall quality on College Factual’s 2027 Best Colleges list. This puts it in the top 20% of all schools in the nation.
Within the state, UCCS holds the #13 spot on the Best Colleges in Colorado ranking.
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University of Colorado Colorado Springs has an acceptance rate of 97%, so it is easier to gain admission to this school than some others. Still, the admissions staff will examine your application closely to make sure you’re a good fit for UCCS.
About 34% of students accepted to UCCS submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 510 and 620. Math scores were between 500 and 600.
UCCS received ACT scores from 6% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 20 and 26.
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The student to faculty ratio at University of Colorado Colorado Springs is about average at 15 to 1. This ratio is often used to gauge how many students might be in an average class and how much time professors will have to spend with their students on an individual level. The national average for this metric is 15 to 1.
In addition to the student to faculty ratio, some people look at what percentage of faculty members are full-time as a sign of how much time professors will be able to spend with their students. This is because part-time teachers may not be on campus as much as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at University of Colorado Colorado Springs is 62%. This is higher than the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate tells us what percentage of first-year, full-time students choose to continue on to their sophomore year at a particular school. The rate at University of Colorado Colorado Springs is 68%, which is about average when compared to the national rate of 68%.
Students are considered to have graduated on time if they finish their studies within four years. At UCCS the on-time graduation rate of first-time, full-time students is 47%. That is great when compared to the national average of 33.3%.
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The current enrollment includes 8,697 undergraduates at UCCS.
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The typical net cost at UCCS is $17,140. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $12,065 | $11,642 | $12,104 | $18,388 | $22,142 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of UCCS, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
It’s not uncommon for college students to take out loans to pay for school. In fact, almost 66% of students nationwide depend at least partially on loans. At UCCS, approximately 34% of students took out student loans averaging $6,709 a year. That adds up to $26,836 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 2.2%. This is significantly lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, which is a good sign that you’ll be able to pay back your student loans. Get more details about paying for University of Colorado Colorado Springs.
The pay for some majors is higher than others, but on average, students who graduate with a bachelor’s degree from University of Colorado Colorado Springs make about $54,659 a year during their first few years of employment after graduation. That’s great news for University of Colorado Colorado Springs students since it is 11% more than the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year.
See which majors at University of Colorado Colorado Springs make the most money.
University of Colorado Colorado Springs is a public institution located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The location of the school is great for students who enjoy the amenities of city life. Get more details about the location of University of Colorado Colorado Springs.
Contact details for University of Colorado Colorado Springs are listed below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway, Colorado Springs, CO 80918 |
| Phone: | 7192553000 |
| Website: | www.uccs.edu |
| Wikipedia: | en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Colorado_Colorado_Springs |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/pages/UCCS/243117181362 |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/uccs |
During the most recent year for which we have data, students from 22 majors graduated from University of Colorado Colorado Springs. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 2,600 | NA |
| Business Administration & Management | 416 | $47,620 |
| Nursing | 219 | $67,408 |
| General Psychology | 208 | $30,103 |
| Computer Science | 141 | $67,849 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 138 | $32,374 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 135 | $33,239 |
| Social Work | 126 | NA |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 108 | $33,256 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 103 | $26,703 |
5,548 students took at least one online class at University of Colorado Colorado Springs.
Online learning is becoming popular at even the oldest colleges and universities in the United States. Not only are online classes great for returning adults with busy schedules, they are also frequented by a growing number of traditional students.
Learn more about online learning at University of Colorado Colorado Springs.
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Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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