University of Colorado, Colorado Springs

TOP

100

Overall

In-State Tuition

A-List Ranking

TOP

50

Overall

Out-of-State Tuition

A-List Ranking

The University of Colorado Colorado
Springs is a highly rated school that
offers students a wide variety of degree
programs. Located in the beautiful
foothills of the Rocky Mountains near
Pike’s Peak, the University seeks to give
students an experience that includes not
only a first-class education, but also
athletic and social opportunities. NCAA
basketball, cross country, and other
sports programs are open to students, plus
more than 180 organizations on campus for
students to join and exercise their unique
talents. With scores of degree programs
plus certifications and online courses,
UCCS continues to display the academic
excellence that has made it one of the top
ten regional public universities in the
West. UCCS has won nationwide recognition
for its efforts to help military
servicemen and women obtain education
while serving our nation.

Admissions Information

There is a fee of $50.00 to apply to UCCS,
either by mail or online. Nearly 70
percent of students who apply are accepted
to attend. The school advises submitting
an application at least three months prior
to the first semester of attendance to
ensure sufficient time for processing.

College Majors

UCCS offers a wide range of undergraduate
and graduate majors, from business
administration and nursing to social
sciences and art. Elementary, secondary,
and special education majors are
available, as well as niche programs such
as PGA Golf Management and Game Design and
Development.

Undergraduate Programs

Undergraduates can choose from the
following programs:

• Business and Administration
• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Finance
• Human Resources Management
• Information Systems
• International Business Management
• Marketing
• PGA Golf Management
• Management
• Service Management
• Sport Management
• Nursing and Health:
• Health Care Science
• Nutrition
• Medical Technology
• Sports Health and Wellness Promotion
• Allied Health Completion
• Nursing
• Letters, Arts, and Sciences
• Anthropology
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Biochemistry
• Communication
• Economics
• English
• Geography and Environmental Studies
• History
• Mathematics
• Philosophy
• Physics
• Political Science
• Pre-Dentistry
• Pre-Medicine
• Pre-Physical Therapy
• Pre-Pharmacy
• Pre-Veterinary Medicine
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Spanish
• Visual and Performing Arts
• Women’s and Ethnic Studies
• Engineering, Applied Sciences
• Computer Engineering
• Computer Science
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Education
• Biology
• Chemistry
• English
• History
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Spanish

Graduate Programs

Students can continue their education with
the following master’s and doctoral degree
programs:

• Counseling & Human Services:
  Clinical Mental Health, Counseling;
  Leadership, School Counseling
• Curriculum & Instruction: ALP,
  General, Gifted/Talented, Literacy,
  Science Education, Science
• Teaching (MSc), Space Studies, TELP,
  TESOL/CLDE
• Educational Leadership, Research and
  Policy (Doctoral level)
• Leadership: Education &
  Principal Licensure, Foundations &
  Research, Student Affairs in Higher
• Education
• Special Education
• Engineering and Applied Sciences
• Computer Science
• Computer Science: Games & Media
  Integration
• Electrical Engineering (including
  Doctoral level)
• Engineering: Computer Science
  (Doctoral level)
• Engineering: Engineering Management,
  Information Assurance or Software
  Engineering
• Engineering: Security (Doctoral
  level)
• Engineering Management
• Mechanical & Aerospace
  Engineering (Doctoral level)
• Mechanical Engineering
• Letters, Arts, and Sciences
• Applied Geography
• Applied Mathematics
• Mathematics or Physics
• Biology: Ecology & Evolution,
  Exercise Science, Molecular &
  Cellular
• Chemistry
• Communication
• History
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Psychology: Clinical or
  Psychological Science
• Psychology: Clinical with Curricular
  Emphasis in Geropsychology (Doctoral
  level)
• Sociology
• Business Administration
• Criminal Justice
• Public Administration
• Nursing and Health Sciences
• Health Promotion
• Sports Medicine: Athletic Training
  or Strength and Conditioning
• Sports Nutrition

Online Degrees and Programs

Since 1996, UCCS has offered
certification, undergraduate, and graduate
degree programs online. These include:

• Certificates in the fields of
  nursing, business, education,
  engineering, and public affairs
• Bachelor’s degrees in criminal
  justice, business, nursing, and health
  care
• Master’s degrees in arts, business,
  criminal justice, engineering, and
  nursing
• Doctorate in nursing practice

Rankings

The U.S. News & World Report ranks
UCCS among the top ten regional public
universities in the Western U.S. The
school also ranks among the top 20 percent
of colleges for being friendly to students
in the military.

Accreditation

UCCS is an accredited school, under the
authority of the Higher Learning
Commission (North Central Association).
Inspections occur every ten years, with
the next scheduled for 2016.Colleges and
Schools UCCS is divided into seven
schools:

• Letters, Arts, and Sciences
• Engineering and Applied Science
• Beth-El College of Nursing and
  Health Sciences
• Business and Administration
• Education
• Graduate School
• Financial Aid and Scholarships

A wide range of grants, loans, and
scholarships are available for students.
Federal programs such as the Pell Grant,
FSEOG, and Perkins Loans are available, as
well as scholarships from private
organizations. In addition, student
employment gives many students the
opportunity to hold part-time employment
on campus while pursuing their degree
programs.

Library Services

The Kraemer Family Library services the
research needs of UCCS students and
faculty, with access to WorldCat,
interlibrary loan, and online resources.

Athletics

UCCS is a member of the NCAA, with
exciting men’s and women’s programs in
basketball, golf, track and field,
volleyball, and more. Athletic events are
based at the Mountain Lion Stadium and the
Gallogly Events Center, both
state-of-the-art facilities that help
students take their abilities to their
full potential. The athletic program has
produced 25 Olympic contenders.

Student Housing

The residence halls on the UCCS campus are
protected by the school’s police force,
include all utilities, and enhance the
student’s university experience by
fostering connections that will last
beyond graduation. The Summit, Alpine, and
Timberline Villages are all conveniently
located and offer private or semi-private
bathrooms.

Freshman students must live in UCCS campus
housing for their first year of college,
unless they reside in one of the counties
surrounding the school. This requirement
gives freshmen the opportunity to focus on
their education during the critical first
semesters instead of dealing with the
pressures of finding and renting an
apartment.

General Information

Admissions Information

College Majors

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