University of Colorado Colorado Springs

    Colorado Springs, CO · Public · Doctoral / R2 research university

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    1010–1220
    Median ~1120
    Acceptance rate
    97%
    Enrollment
    8,697
    ACT middle 50%
    20–26

    What the numbers say about UCCS

    • The reported middle 50% spans 210 points, from 1010 to 1220. A planning score near or above 1260 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 97% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 47% completion rate and $54,659 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 1120 SAT scorePlan for a 1250Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $10,149
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $24,336
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $54,659
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    47%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1010 and 1220. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1260 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1220 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1120 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 1010 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

    Ranked by proximity to UCCS's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    The University of Texas at ArlingtonArlington, TX1010–124080%
    West Virginia UniversityMorgantown, WV1010–122089%
    Middle Tennessee State UniversityMurfreesboro, TN1010–123069%
    Missouri State University-SpringfieldSpringfield, MO1020–127091%
    Bowling Green State University-Main CampusBowling Green, OH1000–121081%
    CUNY Queens CollegeQueens, NY1010–129064%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for UCCS?

    University of Colorado Colorado Springs's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1010–1220, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1260 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is UCCS's acceptance rate?

    University of Colorado Colorado Springs's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 97%.

    How much does it cost to attend UCCS?

    In-state tuition is approximately $10,149 and out-of-state is approximately $24,336. These figures exclude room, board, and fees.

    Is UCCS test-optional?

    Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check University of Colorado Colorado Springs's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

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