University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS)
Public four-year university in Colorado Springs, CO that costs an average of $14,954 a year after financial aid, admits 97% of applicants and graduates 46% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$14,954
Acceptance rate
97%
Graduation rate
46%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$61,386
PublicLarge city8,697 undergraduates
Cost of UCCS
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $25,521 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $10,345 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $24,771 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $14,500 |
| Books and supplies | $1,800 |
| Average net price after aid | $14,954 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $11,513 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $11,942 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $11,645 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $13,498 |
| $110,001+ | $23,371 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with UCCS's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | 97% |
|---|---|
| Average SAT | 1,133 |
| SAT reading (25th–75th percentile) | 510–620 |
| SAT math (25th–75th percentile) | 500–600 |
| ACT composite (25th–75th percentile) | 20–26 |
| Test scores | Considered but not required |
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 46% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 68% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $50,389 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $61,386 |
| Rank in Colorado (earnings) | 10th of 22 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $20,500 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $233 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 33% |
| Students with federal loans | 33% |
Majors and programs at UCCS
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (41)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | 17 | $94,313 | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 41 | $83,625 | — |
| Computer Science | 183 | $82,449 | $20,197 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 339 | $78,698 | $20,000 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 41 | $77,615 | $21,500 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 155 | $70,620 | $19,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 696 | $53,318 | $19,000 |
| Mathematics | 49 | $50,106 | — |
| Economics | 52 | $47,859 | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 18 | $46,931 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 269 | $44,755 | $17,239 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 86 | $43,428 | $20,250 |
| History | 92 | $43,202 | $21,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 118 | $41,542 | $20,146 |
| Geography and Cartography | 82 | $41,451 | $19,258 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 265 | $40,525 | $20,312 |
| Sociology | 62 | $40,440 | $23,000 |
| English Language and Literature | 90 | $39,604 | $16,750 |
| Psychology | 350 | $39,518 | $19,500 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 169 | $39,148 | $17,751 |
| Biology | 207 | $37,485 | $23,250 |
| Political Science and Government | 63 | $33,806 | $16,750 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 41 | $31,980 | $16,176 |
| Anthropology | 35 | $30,819 | — |
| Philosophy | 51 | $29,425 | $20,250 |
| Human Services | 70 | $28,313 | $21,500 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 77 | $26,731 | $28,476 |
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | 15 | — | — |
| Engineering, Other | 2 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 12 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | — | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 19 | — | — |
| Museology/Museum Studies | — | — | — |
| Music | 6 | — | — |
| Physics | 14 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 14 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 18 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 13 | — | — |
| Social Work | 78 | — | — |
| Systems Engineering | 8 | — | — |
Certificate programs (3)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Security Science and Technology | 21 | $56,342 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 72 | $44,772 | $21,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | — | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | — | $21,500 |
Master's degree programs (23)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 55 | $125,541 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 97 | $109,081 | $59,450 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 188 | $100,560 | $37,149 |
| Public Administration | 59 | $65,728 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 50 | $57,041 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 36 | $55,620 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 61 | $54,635 | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 68 | $52,988 | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 135 | $52,070 | $50,255 |
| Sociology | 11 | $49,066 | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 65 | $38,471 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 14 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 13 | — | — |
| Applied Mathematics | 13 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 17 | — | — |
| Computer Science | 22 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 19 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 4 | — | — |
| History | 34 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 19 | — | — |
| Psychology | 25 | — | — |
| Social Work | 80 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | — | — | — |
Doctoral degree programs (7)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | 3 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 2 | — | — |
| Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research | 29 | — | — |
| Engineering | 18 | — | — |
| Natural Sciences | 10 | — | — |
| Psychology | 11 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | — | — |
Professional degree programs (2)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 12 | — | — |
Graduate certificate programs (21)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education, Other | 12 | $52,640 | $41,856 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 14 | — | — |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 1 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 3 | — | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 1 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 3 | — | — |
| Homeland Security | 5 | — | — |
| International Business | — | — | — |
| Marketing | — | — | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 2 | — | — |
| Public Administration | 2 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 11 | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology | 13 | — | — |
| Social Sciences | 7 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 36 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 18 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 9 | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | 3 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Colorado
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | Denver | $10,217 | 75% | $69,387 |
| Colorado State University Global | Denver | $17,732 | 98% | $82,047 |
| Colorado School of Mines | Golden | $32,901 | 61% | $102,077 |
| University of Northern Colorado | Greeley | $18,711 | 86% | $56,980 |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | Denver | $13,803 | 99% | $57,612 |
| United States Air Force Academy | USAF Academy | — | 14% | — |
| Fort Lewis College | Durango | $20,090 | 77% | $49,164 |
| Colorado State University Pueblo | Pueblo | $8,851 | 95% | $58,700 |
About UCCS
| Type | Public four-year university |
|---|---|
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO |
| Setting | Large city |
| Undergraduates | 8,697 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 15 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | uccs.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
What is UCCS's acceptance rate?
University of Colorado Colorado Springs admits 97% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,133 on the SAT.
How much does UCCS cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $25,521 a year (tuition and fees: $10,345 in-state, $24,771 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $14,954 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $11,513.
How much do UCCS graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $61,386 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 10th of 22 similar colleges in Colorado. The best-paid bachelor's program is computer engineering ($94,313 a year after graduation).
What is UCCS's graduation rate?
46% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 68% of first-year students return for a second year.