College Report Card: University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs
University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs Contact Information:
School Name:
University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs
Street Address:
1420 Austin Bluffs Pky
City, State & Zip:
Colorado Springs, CO 80933-715
Location On Map:
General Phone #:
7192623000
Financial Aid Phone #:
7192623460
Admissions Phone #:
7192623383
Website:
University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs General Characteristics:
Type of Institution:
Public, 4-year or above
General Types Of
Programs Offered:
Programs Offered:
Academic - Instructional program leading toward an associate's, bachelor's, master's, doctor's, or first-professional degree or resulting in credits that can be applied to one of these degrees.
School Classification:
Masters Colleges and Universities I
(Offers a wide range of baccalaureate programs, and are committed to graduate education through the master’s degree. They award 40 or more master’s degrees per year across three or more disciplines. )
(Offers a wide range of baccalaureate programs, and are committed to graduate education through the master’s degree. They award 40 or more master’s degrees per year across three or more disciplines. )
School Calendar System:
Semester - Consists of two semesters during the academic year with about 16 weeks for each semester of instruction. There may be an additional summer session.
Highest Level Of Offering:
Doctor's degree
Offers Undergraduate Degrees Or Certificates:
Yes
Offers Graduate Degrees:
Yes
Offers First-Proffesional Programs:
No
Credit Accpeted For 'Life Experiences':
No
Advanced placement (AP) Credits Accepted:
Yes
'Dual Credit' Accepted:
Yes
Federal Financial Aid Available:
Eligible students may receive federal financial aid:
Federal Pell Grant Program -
(More Info?)
A grant program for undergraduate students with financial need. (Close)
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Program -
(More Info?)
A Campus-Based Program that provides grant assistance to needy undergraduate students. Priority in awarding Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) funds is given to students who have exceptional financial need and are Federal Pell grant recipients. (Close)
Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program -
(More Info?)
A campus-based, federally funded employment program that provides paid jobs for students with financial need. (Close)
Federal Perkins Loan Program -
(More Info?)
This campus-based loan program provides low-interest student loans to students with financial need. (Close)
Federal Direct Loan Program -
(More Info?)
A federal program in which the U.S. government (not a commercial lender) provides four types of education loans to student and parent borrowers directly through schools:
These loans are referred to collectively as Direct Loans. The same types of loans are available through the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program, but in that program, commercial lenders provide the funds to eligible students. (Close)
- Federal Direct Stafford Loan (subsidized, for students)
- Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan (for students)
- Federal Direct PLUS Loan (for parents)
- Federal Direct Consolidation Loan (for students and parents)
These loans are referred to collectively as Direct Loans. The same types of loans are available through the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program, but in that program, commercial lenders provide the funds to eligible students. (Close)
Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program -
(More Info?)
A federal loan program under which commercial lenders provide education loans to student and parent borrowers. The program offers four types of loans: Federal Direct Stafford Loan (subsidized, for students), Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan (for students), Federal Direct PLUS Loan (for parents), Federal Direct Consolidation Loan (for students and parents). All of these are long-term loans insured by state or private nonprofit guaranty agencies that are reimbursed by the federal government for all or part of any insurance claims paid to lenders. This guarantee replaces the collateral or security usually required with long-term consumer loans. (The same types of loans are available through the Federal Direct Loan Program, but in that program, the U.S government provides the funds directly through schools.) (Close)
Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (LEAP) Program -
(More Info?)
A Title IV gift-aid program jointly funded by the federal government and participating states. It provides state scholarship or grant assistance to students who show financial need. Formerly called the State Student Incentive Grant (SSIG) Program. (Close)
Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program -
(More Info?)
A Title IV financial aid program that makes scholarships available to full-time postsecondary students with exceptional ability and promise. Students apply for the merit-based scholarships through their state education agencies. (Close)
Other General Characteristics:
Geographic Region:
Rocky Mountains
Degree Of Urbanization: Large city
Institution Has Own Library
Institution Executive: Pam Shockley-Zalabak, CHANCELLOR
Degree Of Urbanization: Large city
Institution Has Own Library
Institution Executive: Pam Shockley-Zalabak, CHANCELLOR
University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs Mission Statement:
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.
University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs
Degrees & Certificates Offered -
By Level:
University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs
Degrees & Certificates Offered -
By Award / Degree:
The following represents degrees that were awarded by University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs between July 1, 2003 and June 30, 2004. Please note that the school may no longer offer any single degree program listed here and / or may offer additional new programs not shown below. Please verify with University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs that the program you are looking for is still available.
University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs Special Learning Oppertunities:
Cooperative (work-study) program
Distance learning opportunities
Dual enrollment
ROTC
ROTC: Army
Study abroad
Weekend college
Teacher certification:
Below the postsecondary level
Below the postsecondary level
Teacher certification:
Students can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization.
Students can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization.
University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs Student Services Offered:
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs Estimated Student Expenses:
Undergraduate Tution, Fees, Other Charges:
In-District:
Tuition: $3296
Required Fees: $740
Per Credit Hour Charge: $162
Required Fees: $740
Per Credit Hour Charge: $162
In-State:
Tuition: $3296
Required Fees: $740
Per Credit Hour Charge: $162
Required Fees: $740
Per Credit Hour Charge: $162
Out-Of-State:
Tuition: $15264
Required Fees: $740
Per Credit Hour Charge: $832
Required Fees: $740
Per Credit Hour Charge: $832
Graduate Program Tution, Fees, Other Charges:
In-District:
Tuition: $4234
Required Fees: $616
Per Credit Hour Charge: $232
Required Fees: $616
Per Credit Hour Charge: $232
In-State:
Tuition: $4234
Required Fees: $616
Per Credit Hour Charge: $232
Required Fees: $616
Per Credit Hour Charge: $232
Out-Of-State:
Tuition: $16802
Required Fees: $616
Per Credit Hour Charge: $915
Required Fees: $616
Per Credit Hour Charge: $915
Other General Charges - 2004-05:
Books & Supplies:
$2352
On Campus - Room and Board:
$5998
On Campus - Other Expenses:
$3800
Off Campus (Not With Family) - Room and Board:
$7236
Off Campus (Not With Family) - Other Expenses:
$3800
Off Campus (Living With Family) - Other Expenses:
$1700
Specialty Program Charges & Fees:
University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs Undergraduate Financial Aid Details - Fall 2004:
Total Number Of Undergraduates, All Years:
6049
Number Of Undergraduates:
910 (15% of all undergrads)
Number Of Undergraduates Receiving Any Financial Aid:
421 (46%)
Number Of Undergraduates Receiving Federal Grant Aid:
133 (15%)
Average Amount: $2710
Number Of Undergraduates Receiving State Or Local Grant Aid:
88 (10%)
Average Amount: $1756
Number Of Undergraduates Receiving Institutional Grant Aid:
339 (37%)
Average Amount: $1364
Number Of Undergraduates Receiving Loan Aid:
224 (25%)
Average Amount: $2968
Average Amount: $2968
University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs Admissions Details:
Has Application Fee?
Yes:
Undergraduate Application Fee: $50
Graduate Application Fee: $60
Undergraduate Application Fee: $50
Graduate Application Fee: $60
Admissions Considerations:
Secondary School GPA:
Required
Secondary School Rank:
>Required
Secondary School
Record:
Record:
Required
Completion Of College
Prepatory Program:
Prepatory Program:
Recommended
Recommendations:
Neither required nor recommended
Formal Demonstration
of Competencies:
of Competencies:
Neither required nor recommended
Admission test scores
(ACT / SAT):
(ACT / SAT):
Required
TOEFL (Test of English
as a Foreign Language):
as a Foreign Language):
Required
Fall 2004 Undergraduate Admissions Details:
Men: 1113
Women: 1807
Total: 2920
Women: 1807
Total: 2920
Men: 717
Women: 1170
Total: 1887
Women: 1170
Total: 1887
Full Time:
Men: 354
Women: 533
Total: 887
Women: 533
Total: 887
Part Time:
Men: 38
Women: 27
Total: 65
Women: 27
Total: 65
Fall 2004 Test Score Details:
Submitting SAT Scores:
351 (37%)
Submitting ACT Scores:
883 (93%)
25th Percentile - 490
75th Percentile - 590
75th Percentile - 590
25th Percentile - 480
75th Percentile - 600
75th Percentile - 600
25th Percentile - 21
75th Percentile - 25
75th Percentile - 25
25th Percentile - 21
75th Percentile - 25
75th Percentile - 25
25th Percentile - 20
75th Percentile - 26
75th Percentile - 26
University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs Enrollment Information:
Students:
9039
Undergraduate Students:
6233
Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
5903
First Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
989
Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking, Other Degree / Certificate, Students:
4914
Undergraduate NON-Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
330
Graduate Students:
2806
Full Time Students:
5204
Full Time Undergraduate Students:
4764
Full Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
4739
Full Time First Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
939
Full Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking, Other Degree / Certificate, Students:
3800
Full Time Undergraduate NON-Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
25
Full Time Graduate Students:
440
Part Time Students:
3835
Part Time Undergraduate Students:
1469
Part Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
1164
Part Time First Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
50
Part Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking, Other Degree / Certificate, Students:
1114
Part Time Undergraduate NON-Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
305
Part Time Graduate Students:
2366
University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs Accreditation:
and is on the list of National Institutional and Specialized Accrediting Bodies.
North Central Assoc. of Colleges and Schools, Higher Learning Comm.
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