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Public University

University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, Colorado · El Paso County

$10,149

per year

In-State Tuition

85%

Acceptance Rate

47%

Graduation Rate

68%

Retention Rate

About University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Public university in Colorado Springs offering undergraduate and graduate programs in business, engineering, nursing, and liberal arts. UCCS is part of the University of Colorado system.

52 Programs Listed

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Programs Offered

Sports Broadcaster / Commentator

Sports & Fitness

Penetration Tester / Ethical Hacker

Technology & Computer Science

Cybersecurity Engineer

Technology & Computer Science

Systems Engineer

Engineering

Technical Writer

Arts & Communications

CLEP Credit Policy Partial

5 exams

15 credits

$5,075 saved

8 exams

24 credits

$8,119 saved

14 exams

42 credits

$14,209 saved

Sports & Fitness

Sports Broadcaster / CommentatorBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Communications

$38K – $132K

Good

Technology & Computer Science

Penetration Tester / Ethical HackerBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Cybersecurity

$85K – $186K

Very High

Cybersecurity EngineerBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Cybersecurity

$84K – $186K

Very High

Cybersecurity AnalystBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Cybersecurity

$77K – $186K

Very High

Augmented Reality / VR DeveloperBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Software Engineering

$85K – $211K

Very High

Engineering

Systems EngineerBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Systems Engineering

$85K – $160K

Very High

Embedded Systems EngineerBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Computer Engineering

$85K – $175K

High

Mechanical EngineerBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Mechanical Engineering

$69K – $161K

High

Electrical EngineerBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Electrical Engineering

$75K – $175K

High

Arts & Communications

Technical WriterBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Communications

$55K – $130K

Good

Social Media ManagerBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Marketing

$39K – $102K

Good

Brand StrategistBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Marketing

$82K – $239K

High

Science & Research

ChemistBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Chemistry

$53K – $154K

Good

PhysicistDoctoral Degree Verified

Major: Physics

$80K – $239K

Good

BiochemistDoctoral Degree Verified

Major: Biochemistry

$72K – $169K

High

BiologistBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Biology

$47K – $108K

Good

Digital Media & Content

Content CreatorBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Communications

$28K – $180K

High

Social Services & Nonprofit

Nonprofit ManagerBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Human Services

$50K – $130K

Good

Child Life SpecialistBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Human Services

$42K – $72K

High

Social WorkerBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Social Work

$42K – $100K

Good

PsychologistDoctoral Degree Verified

Major: Psychology

$55K – $157K

Good

Education

School PrincipalMaster's Degree Verified

Major: Educational Leadership

$72K – $166K

Good

School PsychologistMaster's Degree Verified

Major: Psychology

$63K – $107K

Good

Elementary School TeacherBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Elementary Education

$46K – $102K

Moderate

Preschool TeacherAssociate's Degree Verified

Major: Early Childhood Education

$30K – $60K

High

High School TeacherBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Secondary Education

$47K – $105K

Moderate

Business & Finance

Management AnalystBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Business Administration

$67K – $174K

High

EconomistMaster's Degree Verified

Major: Economics

$62K – $213K

Quantitative Analyst (Quant)Master's Degree Verified

Major: Economics

$54K – $159K

Market Research AnalystBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Economics

$42K – $145K

MathematicianDoctoral Degree Verified

Major: Mathematics

$63K – $188K

Operations Research AnalystBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Mathematics

$54K – $159K

CryptographerDoctoral Degree Verified

Major: Mathematics

$54K – $159K

Management ConsultantBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Business Administration

$78K – $174K

High

Healthcare & Medicine

Registered NurseBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Nursing

$66K – $135K

Good

Nurse PractitionerMaster's Degree Verified

$112K – $217K

Very High

Healthcare AdministratorBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Health Sciences

$70K – $219K

Clinical Research CoordinatorBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Health Sciences

$70K – $219K

Healthcare Quality AnalystBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Health Sciences

$46K – $130K

Anesthesiologist AssistantMaster's Degree Verified

Major: Nurse Anesthesia

$110K – $182K

Very High

Telehealth NurseBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Nursing

$66K – $135K

High

PhlebotomistCertificate Verified

Major: Allied Health Sciences

$32K – $50K

Good

Law & Criminal Justice

Political ScientistMaster's Degree Verified

Major: Political Science

$75K – $192K

Legislative AssistantBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Political Science

$32K – $64K

Campaign ManagerBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Political Science

$79K – $239K

Government LobbyistBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Political Science

$46K – $130K

Humanities & Social Sciences

EditorBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: English

$36K – $141K

HistorianMaster's Degree Verified

Major: History

$39K – $129K

SociologistMaster's Degree Verified

Major: Sociology

$61K – $169K

Philosophy ProfessorDoctoral Degree Verified

Major: Philosophy

$48K – $135K

Anthropologist / ArchaeologistMaster's Degree Verified

Major: Anthropology

$45K – $105K

Interpreter / TranslatorBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Spanish Language & Literature

$36K – $100K

Transfer & General Studies

Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor's program rather than lead to one specific career. They're a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.

Interdisciplinary StudiesTransfer degree Verified

A program combining two or more fields into one course of study. NCES CIP 30.0000 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General".

Athletics Programs

🏆 NCAA Division II without football

6

Sports

3

Men's teams

5

Women's teams

Team Sports(6)

Basketball

♂ Men's· 18♀ Women's· 17

Baseball

♂ Men's· 38

Softball

♀ Women's· 30

Soccer

♂ Men's· 36♀ Women's· 26

Volleyball

♀ Women's· 16

Lacrosse

♀ Women's· 32

Source: eada_2023•U.S. Dept. of Education EADA disclosures•Verified May 2, 2026

Admissions Profile

Typical Admitted Student

SAT Range1015–1215

ACT Range21–28

Application Requirements

High School Transcript

Letters of Recommendation (0)

Application Fee($50)

Cost Breakdown

In-State Students

Tuition & Fees$10,149

Room & Board$12,918

Total / Year$23,067

4-Year Est.$92,268

Out-of-State Students

Tuition & Fees$24,336

Room & Board$12,918

Total / Year$37,254

4-Year Est.$149,016

Real Cost & Outcomes

From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.

Net Price(family income < $30K)

$12,065

Per year, after grants & scholarships

Median Earnings

$54,659

10 years after entry, working full-time

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,000

Among completers who borrowed

CLEP Savings at University of Colorado Colorado Springs

⚠️ Partial acceptance — verify which exams apply

Each 3-credit CLEP exam (~$97) replaces approximately $338 in tuition.

5 exams

15 credits

Save $5,075

8 exams

24 credits

Save $8,119

14 exams

42 credits

Save $14,209

CLEP Credit Policy

Partial

Verified Apr 2026

Official Policy

5 exams

15 credits

~$5,075 saved

8 exams

24 credits

~$8,119 saved

14 exams

42 credits

~$14,209 saved

Exam-level breakdown not yet available. Visit the official credit policy page for the full list of accepted exams.

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Quick Facts

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Location

Colorado Springs, Colorado

El Paso County

Control

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