| UCCS vs. Western Colorado |
#370 in National Universities #14 in Colorado Colleges | Rankings* | #10 in Federal Region VIII Universities #9 in Colorado Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| 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 Bachelor's Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$10,906 Colorado Residents $25,039 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$11,318 Colorado Residents $24,434 Out-of-State |
| expensive$15,704 Colorado Residents $27,218 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$15,550 Colorado Residents $15,550 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,714 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,237 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,130 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,260 SAT 24 ACT |
| Tighter97.35% | Acceptance Rate | Easier99.71% |
| Favorable12.85% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower11.48% |
| 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 Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger11,354 | Total Enrollment | Smaller3,568 |
| Larger9,302 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller3,148 |
| Larger2,052 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller420 |
| Larger1,739 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,449 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower47% | Graduate Rate | Higher50% |
| 30% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower68% | Retention Rate | Higher72% |
| 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: 1,241) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,982) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 789 | Number of faculty | 218 |
| Higher$84,275 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$68,653 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.