University of Colorado Colorado Springs
PublicColorado Springs, CO
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
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $14,187 more per year in tuition and fees (2.4x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
University of Colorado Colorado Springs takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
Western Undergraduate Exchange
Students from Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming and the Pacific territories pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition. Each school sets its own requirements, often a GPA minimum, and some majors are left out.
Where do you stand against University of Colorado Colorado Springs's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what University of Colorado Colorado Springs weighs in your application
Paying it back
"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
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
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
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 offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- University of Colorado Colorado Springs takes part in the Western Undergraduate Exchange, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at University of Colorado Colorado Springs?
For 2024-25, University of Colorado Colorado Springs's published tuition and required fees were $24,336 for out-of-state students and $10,149 for in-state students -- $14,187 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
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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