University of Colorado Colorado Springs

If you are considering submitting an application to UCCS, the fee for the application is $50.

UCCS Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of UCCS's admissions stats.

UCCS 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.4
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	13%
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	44%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	12%
Waitlist	No

University of Colorado Colorado Springs Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for University of Colorado Colorado Springs.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	No	––	––

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Want to Apply Early to UCCS?

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UCCS does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ See a list of some top colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on University of Colorado Colorado Springs Admissions

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Transferring to University of Colorado Colorado Springs

For more information on transferring to University of Colorado Colorado Springs, contact the school directly.

For Students Waitlisted to UCCS

UCCS has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into UCCS?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the areas where you shine.

Admissions Factors at UCCS

Curious about the factors that are considered by UCCS during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Important
Class Rank	Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Important
Standardized Test Scores	Considered

Make sure to check with UCCS for more information on admission factors.

UCCS 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to UCCS, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with UCCS's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement
Interview
Transcript(S) of College Record
Transcript of High School Record		√	√
Standardized Test Scores
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into UCCS?

Students admitted to UCCS have an average unweighted GPA of 3.4.

Out of all students that were admitted, 66% submitted a class rank. At UCCS 13% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 33% were in the top 25% and 66% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At University of Colorado Colorado Springs, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	17.3%
3.75 and 3.99	13%
3.50 and 3.74	15.6%
3.25 and 3.49	15.8%
3.00 and 3.24	12.5%
2.50 and 2.9	19.3%
2.00 and 2.49	6%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to UCCS directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

UCCS considers ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

UCCS is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 44% of UCCS's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 12% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for UCCS?

To be competitive with other UCCS applicants, you should strive to earn between 1030 and 1200 (or higher!) on the SAT. At UCCS 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1200 and 25% of scored lower than 1030, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of UCCS students scored 590 or higher and 75% of students scored 500 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of UCCS students scored 610 or higher, and 75% scored a 500 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for UCCS?

To be most competitive at UCCS, you should strive to earn between 18 and 25 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 25 means you fall in the 75th percentile for UCCS's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 25, and three out of four students scored lower than 25 on the ACT.

A 18 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for UCCS students. Only one out of every four students scored below 18.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in UCCS during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

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UCCS Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to UCCS?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to UCCS.

Does UCCS accept transfer credits?

✅ UCCS accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. UCCS accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does UCCS accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ UCCS accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to UCCS?

❌ No, UCCS is test optional, so you can choose whether to submit your ACT or SAT scores. If you have higher than average scores, you may want to send them. If your scores are average or below average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is UCCS's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for UCCS is 95%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at UCCS?

❌ UCCS does not offer early decision.

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