University of Colorado Colorado Springs
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and in-state Colorado residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 8,697 students.
About This School
University of Colorado Colorado Springs is a public institution located in Colorado Springs, Colorado with approximately 8,697 undergraduate students enrolled. University of Colorado Colorado Springs has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 97%. The average net price after financial aid is $15,788 per year. The graduation rate is 47%, and the typical graduate earns $49,300 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a public research university in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. It is one of four campuses that make up the University of Colorado system. As of Fall 2023, UCCS had over 11,000 students, including more than 9,000 undergraduates and nearly 2,000 graduate students. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at $16,431/year average net cost and only $12,965 in median debt at graduation, UCCS is genuinely affordable, and its place in the University of Colorado system gives it real research credibility. The concern is retention and graduation — only 67% of freshmen return for sophomore year and just 45% finish, which suggests many students struggle to complete their degree here. Worth considering if you're cost-conscious, have a clear plan, and are the type of student who will actively seek support rather than wait for it to find you.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 19% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (8,697 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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