What University of Colorado Colorado Springs costs
University of Colorado Colorado Springs charges $10,149 a year in published tuition and fees for Colorado residents, about $5,074 a semester, and $24,336 a year for students from other states, about $12,168 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $24,595 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $16,772 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
University of Colorado Colorado Springs takes part in the Western Undergraduate Exchange, so students from other western states may pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition. See the full WUE list →
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Getting into University of Colorado Colorado Springs
For fall 2024, University of Colorado Colorado Springs received 13,147 applications and admitted 12,799 students, and 1,645 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 1010 and 1220.
What University of Colorado Colorado Springs students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at University of Colorado Colorado Springs (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 339 |
| Psychology | 178 |
| Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse | 167 |
| Criminal Justice / Law Enforcement Administration | 141 |
| Communication | 133 |
| Computer Science | 92 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 87 |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 76 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- Colorado College, Colorado Springs, Colorado: about 3 miles away
- United States Air Force Academy, USAF Academy, Colorado: about 9 miles away
- University of Denver, Denver, Colorado: about 55 miles away
- Metropolitan State University of Denver, Denver, Colorado: about 60 miles away
- University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus, Denver, Colorado: about 60 miles away
Colleges like University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Smaller public universities with the same campus setting (big city), closest in size and nearest in region:
- California State University, Bakersfield, Bakersfield, California: 8,577 undergraduates
- University of Puerto Rico–Rio Piedras, San Juan, Puerto Rico: 8,572 undergraduates
- Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio: 8,969 undergraduates
- Morgan State University, Baltimore, Maryland: 9,019 undergraduates
- Texas A & M University–Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, Texas: 8,034 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is University of Colorado Colorado Springs's acceptance rate? 97.4% for fall 2024: 12,799 of 13,147 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at University of Colorado Colorado Springs? $10,149 a year for in-state students and $24,336 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Is University of Colorado Colorado Springs part of WUE? Yes. It is on WICHE's September 2026 list of Western Undergraduate Exchange colleges. Requirements vary by college, so check with University of Colorado Colorado Springs about how to apply and which programs qualify.
How many students go to University of Colorado Colorado Springs? About 8,700 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What SAT scores do University of Colorado Colorado Springs students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 1010–1220.
What is the campus setting at University of Colorado Colorado Springs? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a big city.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of Colorado Colorado Springs (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: University of Colorado Colorado Springs