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University of Colorado Colorado Springs

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Colorado Springs, CO

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University of Colorado Colorado Springs is a public large school in Colorado Springs, CO, enrolling about 8,697 undergraduates. University of Colorado Colorado Springs is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 97%. Its highest-earning reported major is Computer Engineering (Engineering), where graduates report median earnings of $121,678/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate97%
SAT range1010–1220
ACT range20–26
Undergrads8,697
Yield (admits who enroll)13%
Next deadlineNot reported

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$24,595
4-year grad rate46%
Median earnings, 10yr out$54,659

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans34%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out63%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$54,639/yr
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences$53,284/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations$66,553/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$50,692/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science$97,001/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$46,244/yr
Engineering
Computer Engineering$121,678/yr
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$113,627/yr
Mechanical Engineering$91,192/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$42,627/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$78,904/yr
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General$60,605/yr
History
History$43,949/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$53,198/yr
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics$69,992/yr
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy$49,909/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$48,725/yr
Social Sciences
Economics$75,209/yr
Political Science and Government$63,538/yr
Geography and Cartography$48,892/yr
Sociology$46,444/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Visual and Performing Arts, General$37,628/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity1,719
Typical room chargeNot reported
Typical board chargeNot reported

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is University of Colorado Colorado Springs's acceptance rate?

University of Colorado Colorado Springs in Colorado Springs, CO admits approximately 97% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for University of Colorado Colorado Springs?

Admitted students at University of Colorado Colorado Springs typically score between 1010–1220 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for University of Colorado Colorado Springs?

Admitted students at University of Colorado Colorado Springs typically score between 20–26 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does University of Colorado Colorado Springs cost?

University of Colorado Colorado Springs's total cost of attendance is reported at $24,595 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does University of Colorado Colorado Springs require students to live on campus?

No -- University of Colorado Colorado Springs doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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