The University of Colorado Colorado Springs, founded in 1965, is a residential academic and research mainstay in southern Colorado based at the foot of Pikes Peak. UCCS partners with major corporations and federal agencies to provide leading-edge, high-tech education ranging from business to theater to nursing outreach programs for rural areas. It is among the fastest growing universities in the state and nation.

As part of the University of Colorado System, UCCS has grown from a small commuter satellite school to one of the fastest-growing universities in Colorado. The main reasons for our growth include our ability to innovate and meet the needs of our students.
Your expectations shape our growth. With us, you can find exceptional opportunities that meet your requirements – both inside and outside the classroom.

Mission
The Colorado Springs campus of the University of Colorado shall be a comprehensive baccalaureate and specialized graduate research university with selective admission standards.
The Colorado Springs campus shall offer liberal arts and sciences, business, engineering, health sciences, and teacher preparation undergraduate degree programs, and a selected number of masters and doctoral degree programs.

Vision Statement
UCCS, a premier comprehensive undergraduate and specialized graduate research university, provides students with academically rigorous and life-enriching experiences in a vibrant university community. We advance knowledge, integrate student learning with the spirit of discovery, and broaden access to higher education for the benefit of southern Colorado, the state, the nation, and the world.