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University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

📍 Colorado Springs, CO🏛️ Public university📝 Test-optional

Located in Colorado Springs, this public university enrolls about 11,400 students and has a 97.4% acceptance rate. It's most known for degrees in Business & Marketing, Health Professions, and Biology. The 47% six-year graduation rate and 68% first-year retention rate are notably below national averages, and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,000.

Acceptance rate
97.4%
Enrollment
11,431
Test policy
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Grad rate (6-yr)
47%

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Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
1010 – 1220
ACT (composite)
20 – 26
GPA
3.06 – 3.94

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$12,065
family income
$30–48k
$11,642
family income
$48–75k
$12,104
family income
$75–110k
$18,388
family income
$110k+
$22,142
family income
27% receive Pell grants
34% take federal loans

Strongest Programs

The fields University of Colorado Colorado Springs graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Business & Marketing
17.3%
Health Professions
10.9%
Biology
10.6%
Psychology
9.1%
Criminal Justice
7.3%

Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$54,659
Earnings (6 yr)
$45,766
Completion
47%
Retention
68%
Median debt
$20,000

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Colorado Colorado Springs?

University of Colorado Colorado Springs has an acceptance rate of 97.4%, making it relatively accessible.

What GPA do you need to get into University of Colorado Colorado Springs?

Admitted students at University of Colorado Colorado Springs typically have a GPA between 3.06 and 3.94 (25th–75th percentile). Use UniversityOdds to see how your exact GPA, SAT, and ACT compare.

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

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1010 and 1220 on the SAT. The ACT range is 20–26.

How much does University of Colorado Colorado Springs actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $12,065 per year, rising to $22,142 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.