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Public, 4-Year
Colorado Springs, CO

University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in CO. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$9,712

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

96.6%

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

43.9%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$54,659

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

University of Colorado Colorado Springs is a distinguished Public, 4-Year institution located in Colorado Springs, CO. With a competitive tuition profile of $9,712, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 43.9% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Admissions Intel

SAT Score Range

Reading & Writing520 – 630
20025th–75th percentile800
Math500 – 610
20025th–75th percentile800

ACT Score Range

Composite21 – 28
125th–75th percentile36

Acceptance Rate

96.6%

Transfer-Out Rate34.5%

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 4-Year Cost

$38,848

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

1.6 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$24,659

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$207,742

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$454,332

Long-term projected return on your education investment

Graduation Rate: 44%

Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at University of Colorado Colorado Springs is $20,000.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
51.7%
48.3%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
59.6%
Hispanic
20.5%
Two or more
7.5%
Black
5.2%
Asian
3.8%
Unknown
1.6%
International
0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

18

Burglary

1

Theft

7

Assault

3

Robbery

2

Rape

4

Arson

1

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$9,712

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$11,562
$30k - $48k$11,986
$48k - $75k$14,717
$75k+$20,289

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$20,000
Pell Grant Recipients26.3%
Using Federal Loans35.1%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment63.1%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)

Avg. Total Grant Aid$5,971
Pell Grant Recipients28.0%

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

67.1%

Success

43.9%

In-State Cost

$9,712

Age 25+ Students

21.9%

Carnegie Class

R2: Doctoral — High Research

Working at 6yr

2,950 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Colorado Springs (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Colorado Springs (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.