Measure | Difficulty | |
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Admission Standards | Average | |
Applicant Competition | Very Low |
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How hard is it to get into UCCS and can I get accepted? The school has a 87% acceptance rate ranking it #16 in Colorado for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 5,866 out of 6,728 applicants were admitted making University of Colorado Colorado Springs an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance assuming you meet the requirements. Academically, it has average requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 50 percent. University of Colorado Colorado Springs typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 30% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top half of their high school class.
SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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SAT Reading 25th | 510 |
SAT Math 25th | 510 |
SAT Composite 25th | 1020 |
SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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SAT Reading 75th | 620 |
SAT Math 75th | 610 |
SAT Composite 75th | 1230 |
Average SAT Score | 1130 |
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to University of Colorado Colorado Springs?
University of Colorado Colorado Springs typically requires applicants to be in the top 57 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1020 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 910. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1130 out of 1600. The school ranks #7 in Colorado for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 81 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2019 starting classSAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
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1230 and Above | Good | >92% |
1125 to 1230 | Avg + | 87%-92% |
1020 to 1125 | Avg - | 80%-87% |
915 to 1020 | Reach | 70%-80% |
Less than 915 | Low | <70% |
ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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ACT Reading 25th | 20 |
ACT Math 25th | 19 |
ACT Composite 25th | 21 |
ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
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ACT Reading 75th | 25 |
ACT Math 75th | 26 |
ACT Composite 75th | 26 |
Average ACT Score | 23 |
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into UCCS?
Admission data indicates that UCCS regularly accepts students with ACT's of 21 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 43 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 18 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 24 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 26 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #8 in Colorado for highest average ACT composite score. 39 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of Colorado Colorado Springs.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2019 starting classACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
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26 and Above | Good | >93% |
23 to 26 | Avg + | 87%-93% |
21 to 23 | Avg - | 81%-87% |
19 to 21 | Reach | 74%-81% |
Less than 19 | Low | <74% |
What GPA do you need to get into University of Colorado Colorado Springs?
Applicants require above average high school grades to get into UCCS. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at University of Colorado Colorado Springs was 3.31 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #9 in Colorado for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.31 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as UCCS accepts 87% of all applicants.
High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Competitiveness |
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3.75+ | 18% | Good |
3.50 to 3.75 | 15% | Good |
3.25 to 3.50 | 17% | Avg + |
3.00 to 3.25 | 20% | Avg + |
2.75 to 3.00 | 24% | Avg - |
2.50 to 2.75 | 6% | Reach |
2.25 to 2.50 | N/A% | Low |
2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
GPA Data Source, Wintergreen Orchard House
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70% of University of Colorado Colorado Springs freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.
High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
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Top 10% of class | 13% |
Top 25% of class | 36% |
Top 50% of class | 70% |
Bottom 50% of class | 30% |
Bottom 25% of class | 6% |
Women | Men | Total | |
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Applied | 3,845 | 2,883 | 6,728 |
Accepted | 3,378 | 2,488 | 5,866 |
Acceptance Rate | 88% | 86% | 87% |
Enrolled | 947 | 825 | 1,772 |
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 28% | 33% | 30% |
Applicants have 84 days left until the Fall 2021 term applications are due on Jun 1, 2021.
What are the requirements for admission to University of Colorado Colorado Springs and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Test Scores | Required |
High School GPA | Required |
High School Class Rank | Recommended |
Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
Recommendations | Recommended |
Demonstration of Competencies | Recommended |
AP Credit | Yes |
Dual Credit | Yes |
Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=126580 IPEDS survey data for University of Colorado Colorado Springs.
81% of students submit their SAT scores to UCCS. 39% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
87% of those who apply are granted admission to UCCS. Admission competition is and the college has average admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1020 and 1230. 81% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 21 and 26. 39% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.