Sunday, November 22, 2009

Best Colleges 2010

University of Colorado--Colorado Springs

Work 1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Work(719) 262-3383
Web site: http://www.uccs.edu
  • 30Rank
  • 40Score
Tier 1
College Category:
Universities-Master's (West)

Overview : University of Colorado--Colorado Springs

General Information  
Institutional Control: Public
Year founded: 1965
Religious affiliation: N/A
Academic calendar: semester
Total number of undergraduates: 6,810
Setting: urban
Endowment: $20,041,305
Fall Admissions  
Application deadline: 7/1
Application fee: $50
Fall 2008 Acceptance rate: 68.7%
Selectivity: selective
Expenses  
Costs: 2009-2010 In-state: $6,805; Out-of-state: $16,924
Mission  
School mission: UCCS aims to become the #1 comprehensive research university in the region with 10,000-12,000 students. This goal is driven by UCCS's status as one of the fastest-growing universities in Colorado. The university is known for its high-quality academics and engagement with the Colorado Springs community. The American Association of State Colleges and Universities named the university one of two national leaders in community engagement efforts. In recent years, U.S. News and World Report ranked UCCS among the top ten Public Master's Universities in the West the 7th Best Undergraduate Engineering Program among public institutions. UCCS is one of the only universities in the nation that offers the ground-breaking Bachelor of Innovation Degree, a program that combines business and engineering. The university, home to over 8,000 students, is located at the base of Pikes Peak in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

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