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Global rank #2019

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, United States

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About

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a public research university in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. It is one of four campuses that make up the University of Colorado system. As of fall 2023, UCCS had over 11,000 students, including more than 9,000 undergraduates and nearly 2,000 graduate students. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".

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Key facts

Global rank
#2019
Location
Colorado Springs, United States
Founded
1965
Students
12,380
Type
Public
Admission rate
85%
How to apply
Common App

Outcomes and costs

Official figures from US College Scorecard, US Department of Education. Salaries are for all graduates, not only international students.

Median salary 10 years after starting
$54,659 a year
Median salary 6 years after starting
$45,766 a year
Graduation rate (within 6 years)
47%
Students returning for a second year
68%
Tuition (out-of-state, per year)
$24,336
Average cost of attendance (per year)
$24,595
Undergraduate students
8,697
Students per faculty member
15 to 1
Median debt at graduation
$20,000

Programmes

Showing 1 of 1 programmes.

Undergraduate · Undergraduate (all majors)

Undergraduate admission (all majors)

Tuition per year
USD 24,336 (Latest College Scorecard)
Duration
48 months
Apply through
See website

Deadline: Most regular decision deadlines fall between 1 November and 15 January. Check the official admissions page.

Official programme page · verified 14/9/2026

Scholarships you could use here

  • Fulbright-Nehru Master's Fellowships · USIEF (United States-India Educational Foundation)

    Indian citizens with a bachelor's (minimum 55%) or master's degree and at least three years of relevant full-time work experience, without a US degree. Government of India employees are not eligible.

    The last published cycle (2026-2027) closed on 14 May 2025. A 2027-2028 master's cycle is not currently listed.

    Official page
  • Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowships · USIEF

    Indian scholars registered for a PhD at an Indian institution, for 6 to 9 months of research in the US.

    The 2027-2028 cycle closed on 1 July 2026.

    Official page