University of Colorado Colorado Springs: Review & Facts

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University of Colorado Colorado Springs is a medium four-year, public school with 11,435 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1965 and is one of the 13 schools and colleges located in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Academic Offerings

University of Colorado Colorado Springs will give you the opportunity to get a 1-year certificate, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
78
University of Colorado Colorado Springs deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 78 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Nursing, Education, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at University of Colorado Colorado Springs is relatively low at 67% (close to Colorado average). Considering this statistic, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
67%
Fair
The graduation rate at University of Colorado Colorado Springs is low - 47%. Approximately 38% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at University of Colorado Colorado Springs is pretty decent: 15:1. Learn more details regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are high - $21,000 per year. The additional fees at University of Colorado Colorado Springs beyond tuition are about $1,500; this comes to $22,500 per year.

Read the details about University of Colorado Colorado Springs additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
85%
Easy
As reported in recent government data, 14,751 applications were submitted and 12,504 were accepted, so it is easy to get accepted at this school.

This school might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at University of Colorado Colorado Springs in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$8,000
High
University of Colorado Colorado Springs offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of Colorado Colorado Springs, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D-
Unsafe
University of Colorado Colorado Springs offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 1,800 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is a bit high, about $8,000 a year.

Army ROTC programs are available at University of Colorado Colorado Springs. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, University of Colorado Colorado Springs seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of Colorado Colorado Springs Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway
Colorado Springs, Colorado
80918, USA
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Nazarene Bible College Rating
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