University of Colorado Colorado Springs

University of Colorado Colorado Springs is a public, four-year institution located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, in a large city setting. The university enrolls 14,894 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 44.83 out of 100. The completion rate is 45% (IPEDS 2023) and the retention rate is 67% (IPEDS 2023).

UCCS offers health and technology programs including Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at both the associate's and bachelor's levels, Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance at the associate's level, and Athletic Training/Trainer at the bachelor's level, supporting students pursuing careers in healthcare and information security.

Colorado Springs is Colorado's second-largest city and home to numerous military installations and a growing technology sector. UCCS serves as a key regional university providing degree pathways in nursing, cybersecurity, and allied health to students across the Pikes Peak region.