University of Colorado Colorado Springs

University of Colorado
Colorado Springs
MottoΛΑΜΨΑΤΩ ΤΟ ΦΏΣ ΥΜΏΝ (Greek)
Motto in English
Let Your Light Shine
TypePublic research university
Established1965; 59 years ago (1965)
Parent institution
University of Colorado system
Academic affiliations
Endowment$1.5 billion (systemwide)[1]
ChancellorJennifer Sobanet
PresidentTodd Saliman
Academic staff
601
Students11,374 (fall 2023)[2]
Undergraduates9,398 (fall 2023)
Postgraduates1,976 (fall 2023)
Location
Colorado Springs, Colorado
,
U.S.

38°53′38″N 104°48′11″W / 38.894°N 104.803°W / 38.894; -104.803
CampusUrban, 520 acres (210 ha)
NewspaperThe Scribe
Colors    Black & gold
NicknameMountain Lions
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division II – Rocky Mountain
MascotClyde
Websitewww.uccs.edu

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a public research university in Colorado Springs, Colorado.[3] It is one of four campuses that make up the University of Colorado system. As of Fall 2023, UCCS had over 11,000 students, including more than 9,000 undergraduates and nearly 2,000 graduate students.[4][5] It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".[6]

  1. ^ McConnellogue, Ken (November 20, 2013). "University of Colorado surpasses $1.5 billion Creating Futures campaign milestone". CU.edu. University of Colorado. Retrieved November 22, 2013.
  2. ^ "Common Data Set 2023-2024" (PDF). University of Colorado Colorado Springs.
  3. ^ "uccs.edu".
  4. ^ "Fall 2023 Census Enrollment". uccs.edu. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
  5. ^ UCCS | Best College | US News
  6. ^ "Carnegie Classifications Institution Lookup". carnegieclassifications.iu.edu. Center for Postsecondary Education. Retrieved September 13, 2020.