
Colorado Springs, CO
Open Admissions
Graduation
University of Colorado Colorado Springs is a public four-year institution located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. With an enrollment of approximately 8,870 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. With an acceptance rate of 97%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 44%. Graduates earn a median salary of $54,659 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $16,431 per year.
Acceptance Rate
97%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
44%
Enrollment
8,870
Total students
Median Earnings
$54,659
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$9,712
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$20,492
Per year
Average Net Price
$16,431
After aid (avg)
SAT Range (M+R)
1010–1230
25th–75th percentile
ACT Score Range
21 – 28
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
1010
Median
1130
75th
1230
SAT Math
25th
500
Median
550
75th
610
ACT Composite
25th
21
Median
23
75th
28
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$65,724
10-Year Earnings
$546,590
ROI Multiple
8.3×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students