University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, Colorado

$32,100 - $41,100

For the 2023-2024 academic year: The average cost of attendance of an international student (Tuition Cost + Living Expenses) for undergraduate students is approximately $41,100 and for graduate students it is approximately $32,100.

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs is a public research university in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It is one of four campuses that make up the University of Colorado system. Since its establishment in 1965, UCCS has grown from a small commuter satellite school to one of the fastest-growing universities in Colorado with a commitment to excellence in both undergraduate and graduate education, UCCS aims to empower the next generation of thinkers, innovators, and leaders by providing them with rigorous academic pursuits and enriching experiences within a dynamic university community. 
Pride

Points of Pride

  • UCCS has been ranked as the Carnegie classified R2 Reseach University. 
  • Each year, UCCS students are awarded almost $10 million in scholarships. 
  • Located in Colorado which is ranked as 10th Best state in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report Rankings. 
  • UCCS employs 1,800+ students in part-time positions. By working on campus, students can prioritize their degree while also gaining real-world skills and earning money. 
  • Top employers at UCCS include Boeingn, Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, Cherwell Software, HP, Oracle, UC Health, DePuy Synthes etc.  
  • Notable alumni of the university include 2013 U.S. national champion figure skater, Max Aaron; basketball player, Derrick White; first Native American to go to space, aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour, John Herrington; speed skater and most decorated American Winter Olympic athlete of all time, Apolo Ohno; former president of the Colorado Senate, John Morse and many more. 

University Highlights

  • Colorado Springs is ranked as #2 best place to live in the United States by U.S. News & World Report (2018).
  • #1 For Business: Colorado is ranked #1 in Overall State Economy (U.S. News & World Report) and #1 in State Job Market (Wallet Hub). 
  • 331-440 in National Universities as per U.S News ranking.  
  • 169-227 in Top Public Schools as per U.S News ranking. 
  • 150 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs - U.S News and World report rankings 2023 
  • 190 in Undergraduate Business Programs - U.S News and World report rankings 2023 
  • 158 in Undergraduate Computer Science - U.S News and World report rankings 2023
U.S News and World report rankings 2023
  • 179 in Best Graduate Engineering Schools  
  • 98 in Graduate Computer Engineering 
  • 137 in Graduate Electrical / Electronic / Communications Engineering 
  • 124 in Graduate Mechanical Engineering 
  • 152 in Graduate Computer Science 
  • 125 in Graduate Physics 

Programs

UnderGraduate

  • Anthropology
  • Bachelor of Innovation in Business Administration - Cybersecurity Management
  • Bachelor of Innovation in Business Administration - Information Systems
  • Bachelor of Innovation in Business Administration - Service Management
  • Bachelor of Innovation in Business Administration – Accounting
  • Bachelor of Innovation in Business Administration – Finance
  • Bachelor of Innovation in Business Administration – International Business
  • Bachelor of Innovation in Business Administration – Marketing
  • Bachelor of Innovation in Business Administration- Human Resources Management
  • Bachelor of Innovation in Business Administration- Management
  • Biology – STEM designated
  • BS in Business - Accounting
  • BS in Business - Cybersecurity Management
  • BS in Business - Finance
  • BS in Business - Human Resources Management
  • BS in Business - Information Systems
  • BS in Business - International Business
  • BS in Business - Management
  • BS in Business - Marketing
  • BS in Business - Service Management
  • BS in Business - Sport Management
  • Chemistry & Biochemistry, BS/BA/BI – STEM designated
  • Communication
  • Computer Engineering, BS – STEM designated
  • Computer Science, BI, BS, BA – STEM designated
  • Computer Security, BI – STEM designated
  • Criminal Justice, BA
  • Data Analytics and Systems Engineering, BS/BI – STEM designated
  • Economics
  • Electrical Engineering, BI/ BS– STEM designated
  • Engineering Education - Teaching STEM Licensure – STEM designated
  • English
  • Exercise Science, BS - Athletic Training prep
  • Exercise Science, BS - Strength & Conditioning
  • Game Design and Development, BI – STEM designated
  • Geography & Environmental Studies
  • Health Care Science, BS - Allied Completion
  • Health Care Science, BS - Health & Wellness Promotion
  • Health Care Science, BS - Medical Laboratory Science (MLS)
  • History
  • Human Physiology and Nutrition, BS –  Biomedical Science Pre-med - STEM designated
  • Human Services, BA
  • Inclusive Early Childhood Education, BA
  • Inclusive Early Childhood Leadership, BI
  • Inclusive Elementary Education, BA
  • Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Languages and Cultures
  • Mathematics – STEM designated
  • Mechanical Engineering – STEM designated
  • Nursing - Accelerated BSN Option
  • Nursing - RN to BSN
  • Nursing - RN to BSN (for UCHealth Southern Employees)
  • Nursing, BSN
  • PGA Golf Management
  • Philosophy
  • Physics – STEM designated
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Secondary Education
  • Social Work
  • Sociology
  • Special Education
  • Technical Communication & Information Design
  • Visual and Performing Arts - Film Studies
  • Visual and Performing Arts - History of Art & Visual Culture
  • Visual and Performing Arts - Museum Studies
  • Visual and Performing Arts - Music
  • Visual and Performing Arts - Theater and Dance
  • Visual and Performing Arts – Visual Arts
  • Women's and Ethnic Studies 

Graduate

  • Accounting, M.S.A.
  • Applied Geography
  • Applied Mathematics – STEM Designated
  • Athletic Training
  • Biochemistry – STEM designated
  • Chemistry – STEM designated
  • Computer Science - STEM Designated
  • Computer Science: Games and Media Integration - STEM designated
  • Counseling and Human Services: Clinical Mental Health Counseling
  • Counseling and Human Services: Counseling & Leadership (Air Force Officer Command)
  • Counseling and Human Services: School Counseling
  • Criminal Justice
  • Criminal Justice and Public Administration Dual Degree
  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Cybersecurity - STEM designated
  • Electrical Engineering - STEM Designated
  • Engineering Management - STEM Designated
  • Health Promotion
  • Leadership: P-12 Education
  • Leadership: Student Affairs in Higher Education (SAHE)
  • MBA - Accounting emphasis
  • MBA - Business Administration
  • MBA - Finance emphasis
  • MBA - Innovation Management emphasis
  • MBA - International Business emphasis
  • MBA - Management emphasis
  • MBA - Marketing emphasis
  • MBA - Service Management emphasis
  • Mechanical Engineering - STEM Designated
  • Nursing: Nurse Practitioner
  • Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Physiology (Applied)
  • Psychology: Clinical
  • Psychology: Psychological Science
  • Public Administration
  • Public Administration and Sociology Dual Degree
  • Science Teaching
  • Software Engineering - STEM Designated
  • Space Operations - STEM designated
  • Systems Engineering - STEM Designated
  • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
For a complete list of majors please visit the URL:
www.uccs.edu/academics

Standardised Tests

Undergraduate

 

Graduate

  • IELTS: 6.0 
  • TOEFL: 75 
  • PTE: 50 
  • Duolingo: 105 
  • SAT/ACT: Optional 
  • Application Fee: $60 
 
  • IELTS: 6.5 - 7.0 (varies by program) 
  • TOEFL: 80-100 (varies by program) 
  • Duolingo: 115-130 (varies by program) 
  • GRE/GMAT: Optional for major programs  
  • Application Fee: $60 

Intakes

Fall (September), Summer (May) and Spring (January).

Accreditation

University of Colorado Colorado Springs is Higher Learning Commission accredited. 

UCCS College of Business is accredited by AACSB International - the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. 

UCCS College of Engineering and Applied Science is ABET accredited – the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.