Colorado Springs, CO
University of Colorado Colorado Springs admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 97 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 9 percentage points since 2019, from 87% to 97% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 6,728 | 5,866 | 1,772 | 87% |
| 2020 | 8,944 | 8,015 | 1,305 | 90% |
| 2021 | 11,900 | 11,337 | 1,409 | 95% |
| 2022 | 14,751 | 12,504 | 1,650 | 85% |
| 2023 | 13,103 | 12,653 | 1,747 | 97% |
Fall 2023 applicants
7,832 of 8,079 women and 4,795 of 4,995 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Not considered |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
University of Colorado Colorado Springs has an acceptance rate of 97% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 12,653 of 13,103 applicants.
Less Selective. University of Colorado Colorado Springs admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 97 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
13,103 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 1,747 enrolled.
No. University of Colorado Colorado Springs is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 9 percentage points since 2019, from 87% to 97% — it has become less selective.