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The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, also known as UCCS, is a campus of the University of Colorado System, the state university system of Colorado. The U.S. News (2007) ranked UCCS as the seventh-best public regional university in the West. The university enrolls more than 6,000 undergraduate students and over 1,400 graduate students. UCCS offers a wide variety of degrees and programs through the following academic divisions:
UCCS’ sports teams compete in the NCAA Division II School in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC). Their official mascot is the mountain lion.
The school tends to concentrate its instruction in a few key disciplines. UCCS students most commonly major in a field related to mathematics, science, and media.
The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007-2008, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 470 to 600. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007-2008 had SAT math scores of 470 or more.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007-2008, UCCS had 8,660 enrolled students.
Many students are part-timers. Student athletes at UCCS belong to the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference for major sports.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The Colorado Springs campus of the university of Colorado shall be a comprehensive baccalaureate university with selective admission standards. The Colorado Springs campus shall offer liberal arts and sciences, business, engineering, health sciences, and teacher preparation undergraduate degree programs, and a selected number of masters and doctoral degree programs."
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs
1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
General Phone: (719) 262-3000
http://www.uccs.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 347 | business management |
| Liberal Arts | 326 | history, sociology, English, geography, political science, anthropology, economics, Spanish language, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 197 | curriculum and instruction, school counseling, special ed |
| Science | 147 | biology, biological and physical sciences, chemistry, physics |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 141 | registered nursing |
| Media | 127 | communication studies |
| Therapy and Counseling | 122 | psychology, geropsychology |
| Engineering | 100 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, engineering |
| Medicine | 42 | health professions |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 36 | computer and info science, computer engineering |
| Family and Social Work | 28 | public administration |
| Mathematics | 24 | mathematics, applied mathematics |
| Art Studies | 20 | art studies |
| Religion and Philosophy | 11 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for UCCS in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,166 | 24 |
| Master's degree | 495 | 17 |
| Doctor's degree | 7 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, UCCS had a total enrollment of 8,660 students (7,211 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 92% |
| Part-Time | 8% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 66% |
| Graduate | 34% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Colorado | 87% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
| Part-Time | 44 % |
UCCS offers campus housing for 900 of its 7,211 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Colorado Springs, Colorado for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Colorado Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,378 | 3,010 | 69% | 1,158 | 38% |
| Men | 1,988 | 1,349 | 68% | 549 | 41% |
| Women | 2,388 | 1,659 | 69% | 609 | 37% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 610 |
| SAT Writing | 450 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 30% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 92% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,477 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,313 |
| Room and board | $ 7,204 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,748 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,772 |
Financial Aid:
UCCS participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 450900)
UCCS has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 87 | 46 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 32 | 44 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 38 | 76 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 59 | $95,801 | 16 | $80,824 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 28 | $74,511 | 30 | $69,684 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 32 | $63,678 | 44 | $59,987 |
| Instructor | academic year | 29 | $40,460 | 64 | $37,429 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 149 | $73,813 | 156 | $54,440 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference |
| Track | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 25 | 29 | 54 |
| Basketball | 7 | 4 | 11 |
| Track | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| All Other Sports | 14 | 20 | 34 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, General
Mechanical Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Geography
Geography, Other
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets UCCS Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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