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University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, COPublicCity Setting
Open Admission • 97% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
University of Colorado Colorado Springs is a public institution located in the city setting of Colorado Springs, CO. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 8.7K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 97%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
8.7K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
97% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading510 - 620
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math500 - 600
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite20 - 26
1typical 50% range36
97%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing17% of degrees
Health Sciences11% of degrees
Biological Sciences11% of degrees
Social Sciences9% of degrees
Engineering5% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Engineering, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $133,079
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $121,683
Earnings 5yr: $119,680
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $121,678
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,075
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $113,627
Earnings 5yr: $93,250
Debt: $25,324
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,001
Earnings 5yr: $107,464
Debt: $26,863
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $96,850
Earnings 5yr: $97,672
Debt: N/A
Public Administration.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,668
Earnings 5yr: $61,502
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,192
Earnings 5yr: $90,079
Debt: $23,250
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,904
Earnings 5yr: $80,208
Debt: $28,000
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,209
Earnings 5yr: $59,346
Debt: $25,000
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,992
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $22,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,553
Earnings 5yr: $64,312
Debt: $22,002
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,538
Earnings 5yr: $48,164
Debt: $17,625
Psychology, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,059
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,605
Earnings 5yr: $55,409
Debt: $23,750
Curriculum and Instruction.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,531
Earnings 5yr: $53,788
Debt: N/A
Biological and Physical Sciences.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,825
Earnings 5yr: $48,373
Debt: N/A
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,397
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,724
Earnings 5yr: $56,026
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,639
Earnings 5yr: $51,834
Debt: $23,425
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$15,788
In-State Tuition$10,149
Out-of-State Tuition$24,336
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
27%
Pell Grants
34%
Take Loans
63%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$45,766
+19% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$54,659
Completion Signals
47%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
68%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,965
Est. Monthly Payment
$140/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
47%
Men53%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 47% men and 53% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
31%
Part-Time Share
18%
Avg Family Income
$60,796
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