theText
About This Campus
We admit living in Colorado is pretty fantastic. We have legendary snow and 300 days of sunshine- mild summers and vibrant falls- big cities and small mountain towns- sand dunes and raging rapids. And whether you stay close to campus or explore the whole state, there’s always something to do. UCCS is one of 4 campuses in the U of Colorado system and emphasizes a broad range of programs in the liberal arts and sciences, business, engineering, nursing, education, and public affairs. We offer a vibrant cultural life and immediate access to numerous recreational opportunities including river rafting, hiking, golf, horseback riding, mountain biking, fishing, skiing, snowboarding, and hot air ballooning. Colorado Springs is home to more than 20 national and international sports organizations, including the headquarters of the US Olympic Training Center.Location Information
UCCS is located 57 miles south of Denver, and 30 miles north of Pueblo. We are located less than 2 hours from the closest ski resort - Monarch Mountain, and a little over 2 hours from Breckenridge and Aspen. At UCCS, college doesn’t just happen in the classroom. It happens at a Mountain Lions game, a Theatreworks production, a yoga class at the Rec Center, or over a sandwich at Clyde’s. We know a campus alive and buzzing with activities is just as important as books, writing papers, and study time. Being centrally located within the state, we are within an hour of professional sports, world class winter and summer outdoor sports and activities, hundreds of concerts and cultural events and venues.Helpful Information
Over the past 7 years, UCCS has seen tremendous growth. Dwire is renovated for our Business/Languages/Criminal Justice student - new Campus Rec Center - expanded learning facilities for Biol. & Engineering - new Events Center for Mountain Lion athletic games and events - renovated and rededicated Cent. Hall for Chem, Anthro, and Geography/Environmental Studies. We've also created new spaces on campus for students to spend time relaxing, reading or enjoying moments with friends.Fast Facts
------
| Location | | Colorado Springs |
| Population | | 500,000 |
| Enrollment | | 12,000 |
| Language | | English |
| Calendar | | Semester |
| Canada | | Home & Host |
| Fall | | 08/23-12/18 |
| Spring | | 01/18-5/14 |
Campus Diversity
------
| 1st Nation/Native | | 0% |
| Asian | | 3% |
| Black | | 4% |
| Hawaiian/P.I. | | 0% |
| Hispanic/Latino | | 15% |
| Two or more | | 9% |
| White | | 67% |
| Other | | 2% |
| International | | 0% |