University of Colorado Colorado Springs Acceptance Rate
Colorado Springs, Colorado · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 13,103
- Admitted
- 12,653
- Yield
- 13.8%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Colorado Colorado Springs's acceptance rate has risen from 92.4% in 2014–15 to 96.6% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 7,636 to 13,103 (+72%) over that period.
Its 96.6% rate makes University of Colorado Colorado Springs more selective than about 6% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 17 tracked Colorado schools, it is more selective than about 24%.
University of Colorado Colorado Springs has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 13.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 7,636 | 7,056 | 92.4% | 1,754 |
| 2015–16 | 8,291 | 7,633 | 92.1% | 1,650 |
| 2016–17 | 9,695 | 9,003 | 92.9% | 2,085 |
| 2017–18 | 9,909 | 9,197 | 92.8% | 2,037 |
| 2018–19 | 10,116 | 9,224 | 91.2% | 2,053 |
| 2019–20 | 6,728 | 5,866 | 87.2% | 1,772 |
| 2020–21 | 8,944 | 8,015 | 89.6% | 1,305 |
| 2021–22 | 11,900 | 11,337 | 95.3% | 1,409 |
| 2022–23 | 14,751 | 12,504 | 84.8% | 1,650 |
| 2023–24 | 13,103 | 12,653 | 96.6% | 1,747 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 8,079 | 7,832 | 96.9% |
| Men | 4,995 | 4,795 | 96% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 520–630 | 34% |
| SAT Math | 500–610 | |
| ACT Composite | 21–28 | 7% |
How University of Colorado compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Colorado Colorado Springs's acceptance rate?
University of Colorado Colorado Springs's acceptance rate is 96.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (12,653 admitted of 13,103 applicants).
Is University of Colorado Colorado Springs test optional?
University of Colorado Colorado Springs is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Colorado Colorado Springs?
University of Colorado Colorado Springs received 13,103 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 12,653.
What SAT score do you need for University of Colorado Colorado Springs?
Admitted students at University of Colorado Colorado Springs typically scored 520–630 on SAT Reading/Writing and 500–610 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Colorado Colorado Springs getting harder to get into?
University of Colorado Colorado Springs has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 92.4% in 2014–15 to 96.6% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.uccs.edu/.