| UCCS vs. FLC |
#370 in National Universities #14 in Colorado Colleges | Rankings* | #219 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #17 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 | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$10,906 Colorado Residents $25,039 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,958 Colorado Residents $21,526 Out-of-State |
| expensive$15,704 Colorado Residents $27,218 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$11,466 Colorado Residents $11,466 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,714 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$15,488 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,130 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,100 SAT 22 ACT |
| Easier97.35% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter77.30% |
| Lower12.85% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable19.49% |
| 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 Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies 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 | Smaller3,544 |
| Larger9,302 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller3,392 |
| Larger2,052 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller152 |
| Larger1,739 | Online Student Population | Smaller56 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher47% | Graduate Rate | Lower36% |
| 30% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher68% | Retention Rate | Lower66% |
| 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: 1,600) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,830) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 789 | Number of faculty | 282 |
| Higher$84,275 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$57,365 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.