University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
University of Colorado Colorado Springs, 1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway, Colorado Springs, CO 80918, USA
The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a public research university in Colorado Springs and one of four campuses in the University of Colorado system. UCCS offers a broad range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across fields like business, engineering, health sciences, education, and liberal arts, with a focus on hands-on learning, research, and community engagement. Located on a 520-acre urban campus near U.S. defense, technology, and aerospace hubs, students benefit from real-world internships and partnerships. UCCS combines a supportive campus environment with research activity classified at the R2 (“high research activity”) level.
- Research & academics: R2 doctoral research university with a comprehensive range of degrees.
- Popular programs: Strengths in business, nursing & health sciences, engineering, psychology, and cybersecurity.
- Campus feel: Urban campus with a student-to-faculty ratio around 16:1 and active student life.
- Global/international support: Dedicated international admissions processes and orientation, I-20/DS-2019 support, and support services for F-1 students.
- Service & inclusion: Noted commitment to diversity (34% identify as ethnically diverse) and strong support for military-affiliated students.
- Athletics: NCAA Division II Mountain Lions compete in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference.
Undergraduate applications: Rolling admissions — recommended to submit by May 1 for fall entry; preferred timeline suggests Aug 1 for best migration of services.
• Priority deadlines: Housing and scholarships often open by Dec 1, and priority scholarship deadlines are around Feb 1–Mar 1 for fall entry.
• Graduate deadlines: Program-specific; example deadlines for engineering master’s include Nov 1 (priority) and Jan 13 (final) for spring; May 1 (priority) and Aug 17 (final) for summer/fall.
Undergraduate (international):
• Academic expectations: No strict minimum GPA/ACT/SAT but UCCS reviews cumulative academic record; test scores are optional.
• English proficiency: TOEFL/IELTS/PTE/Duolingo benchmarks available; e.g., TOEFL iBT 75, IELTS 6.0, Duolingo 105, or equivalent criteria.
• Transcripts must be officially evaluated with a course-by-course evaluation from a NACES/AICE member.
• F-1 documentation: Financial proof and I-20 documentation processes are part of admitted international student onboarding.
Graduate (international):
• Bachelor’s or equivalent required; specific GPA minimums and prerequisites depend on program (see graduate catalog).
• English proficiency: As above — minimum scores generally required; departments set exact cutoffs.
• Standardized tests (GRE/GMAT): Vary by program — confirm via specific department pages.
| Program Level | Annual Cost of Attendance |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $10,900.00 - $10,900.00 |
Undergraduate (international):
• Academic expectations: No strict minimum GPA/ACT/SAT but UCCS reviews cumulative academic record; test scores are optional.
• English proficiency: TOEFL/IELTS/PTE/Duolingo benchmarks available; e.g., TOEFL iBT 75, IELTS 6.0, Duolingo 105, or equivalent criteria.
• Transcripts must be officially evaluated with a course-by-course evaluation from a NACES/AICE member.
• F-1 documentation: Financial proof and I-20 documentation processes are part of admitted international student onboarding.
Graduate (international):
• Bachelor’s or equivalent required; specific GPA minimums and prerequisites depend on program (see graduate catalog).
• English proficiency: As above — minimum scores generally required; departments set exact cutoffs.
• Standardized tests (GRE/GMAT): Vary by program — confirm via specific department pages.
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