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University of Colorado Colorado Springs SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1020 to 1220

ACT Range20 to 26

Average GPA3.41

Acceptance Rate97.4%

With a 97% acceptance rate, UCCS gives many applicants a real path in, so your strategy should be to show solid academic preparation. If you submit scores, aim for the upper half of the range, around 1220 SAT or 26 ACT. Scholarship options listed here are GPA-based, so protect your classroom performance too.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

University of Colorado Colorado Springs facts and stats

Quick Facts

University of Colorado Colorado Springs enrolls about 9,302 undergraduates in an urban campus setting. UCCS has a freshman retention rate of 68% and a 6-year graduation rate of 47%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 16:1.

Location

Colorado Springs, CO

Undergrad Enrollment9,302

Freshman Retention68%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio16:1

Graduation Rate47%

Test PolicyTest-optional

How do your scores compare at UCCS?

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Key University of Colorado Colorado Springs application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

May 1

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

March 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional UCCS, take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year and use the summer before senior year plus senior fall for retakes. Since the Regular Decision deadline is May 1, a final fall retake should still leave time for scores to arrive.

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What you'll actually pay

For UCCS, in-state tuition is $8,998 and out-of-state tuition is $23,143. About 43% of students receive aid, with an average merit award of $2,733. Submit the FAFSA by the March 1 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.

In-State Tuition$8,998

Out-of-State Tuition$23,143

Room and Board$16,780

Average Merit Award$2,733

Application Fee$50

Students on Aid43%

Average Aid Package$12,125

Average Debt at Grad$28,509

At UCCS, out-of-state tuition is $23,143, while in-state tuition is $8,998; room and board adds $16,780. About 43% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $12,125. Merit aid averages $2,733, so many students should plan for costs beyond scholarships. Graduates leave with an average debt of $28,509.