| UCCS vs. Colorado Mesa |
#370 in National Universities #14 in Colorado Colleges | Rankings* | #13 in Federal Region VIII Universities #12 in Colorado Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$10,906 Colorado Residents $25,039 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$9,927 Colorado Residents $25,124 Out-of-State |
| expensive$15,704 Colorado Residents $27,218 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$10,900 Colorado Residents $16,359 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,714 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$8,195 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,130 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,050 SAT 21 ACT |
| Easier97.35% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter82.03% |
| Lower12.85% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable23.07% |
| High School GPA High School Rank Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger11,354 | Total Enrollment | Smaller9,785 |
| Smaller9,302 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger9,473 |
| Larger2,052 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller312 |
| Larger1,739 | Online Student Population | Smaller736 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher47% | Graduate Rate | Lower41% |
| Higher30% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower9% |
| Lower68% | Retention Rate | Higher79% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,719) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,661) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,372) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 789 | Number of faculty | 597 |
| Higher$84,275 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$69,715 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.