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University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, CO

Academics

  • Graduation Rate
    43%
  • Majors Available
    65
  • Student-to-Faculty Ratio
    16:1
  • Retention Rate
    67%


AP Credit Policy

Advanced Placement credit is evaluated upon receipt of an official score report from the College Board. Usually only scores of 3, 4, and 5 are considered for credit. Credit is not granted for an Advanced Placement score if the student has completed a college course which is equivalent to the course for which she would receive Advanced Placement credit.

  • Offers credits

    Yes

  • Offers placement into advanced courses

    Yes

AP CoursesMin Score RequiredNumber of CreditsCourse Equivalent
2-D Art and Design33VA 1010
3-D Art and Design33VA 1020
Art History36AH 2800, 2820
Biology48BIOL 1300, BIOL 1310, BIOL 1350, BIOL 1360
34BIOL 1999TC
Calculus AB33MATH 1999TC
44MATH 1350
Calculus BC48MATH 1350, MATH 1360
34MATH 1350
Chemistry45CHEM 1401, CHEM 1402
510CHEM 1401, CHEM 1402, CHEM 1411, CHEM 1412
34CHEM 1999TC
Chinese Language and Culture46XFCR 1999TC
Comparative Government and Politics33PSC 1999TC
43PSC 1010
Computer Science A43CS 1150
Computer Science Principles43CS 1999TC
Drawing33VA 1040
English Language and Composition33ENGL 1310
46ENGL 1310, ENGL 1410
English Literature and Composition33ENGL 1999TC
46ENGL 1310, ENGL 1500
Environmental Science34GES 1999TC
European History46HIST 1030, 1040
33XFCR 1999TC
French Language and Culture46FR 2110, FR 1999TC
34FR 2110
German Language and Culture34GER 2110
46GER 2110, GER 1999TC
Human Geography44GES 1990
34GES 2999TC
Japanese Language and Culture46JPNS 2110, JPNS 1999TC
34JPNS 2110
Latin33LAT 1999TC
46LAT 1999TC
Macroeconomics43ECON 2020
33ECON 1999TC
Microeconomics43ECON 1010
33ECON 1999TC
Music Theory46MUS 2999TC
33MUS 2999TC
Physics 134PES 1010
Physics 234PES 1020
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism35PES 1120, 2160
Physics C: Mechanics35PES 1110, PES 1160
Psychology43PSY 1000
33PSY 2999TC
Spanish Language and Culture33SPAN 2110
46SPAN 2110, SPAN 1999TC
Spanish Literature and Culture33SPAN 2110
46SPAN 2110, SPAN 1999TC
Statistics33MATH 1999TC
43QUAN 2010
United States Government and Politics43PSC 1100
33PSC 1999TC
United States History46HIST 1510, HIST 1540
33HIST 1999TC
World History: Modern33HIST 1999TC
46HIST 1999TC


Study Options


Majors and Degrees

The college offers the following degrees: Bachelor's, Certificate, Master's, and Doctoral

  • A

    • Accounting
    • Anthropology
    • Applied Mathematics
    • Athletic Training/Trainer
  • B

    • Biochemistry
    • Biological and Physical Sciences
    • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
    • Business Administration and Management, General
  • C

    • Chemistry, General
    • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
    • Communication, General
    • Computer Engineering, General
    • Computer Science
    • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
    • Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
    • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
    • Curriculum and Instruction
    • Customer Service Management
  • E

    • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
    • Economics, General
    • Educational Evaluation and Research
    • Educational Leadership and Administration, General
    • Electrical and Electronics Engineering
    • Elementary Education and Teaching
    • Engineering, General
    • English Language and Literature, General
    • Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology
    • Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • F

    • Finance, General
  • G

    • Geography
  • H

    • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
    • Health/Health Care Administration/Management
    • History, General
    • Homeland Security
    • Human Services, General
  • I

    • International Business/Trade/Commerce
  • M

    • Marketing/Marketing Management, General
    • Mathematics, General
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation
    • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
    • Museology/Museum Studies
  • N

    • Natural Sciences
    • Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
    • Nursing Education
  • O

    • Operations Management and Supervision
  • P

    • Philosophy
    • Physics, General
    • Political Science and Government, General
    • Project Management
    • Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing
    • Psychology, General
    • Public Administration
  • R

    • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
    • Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods
    • Research and Development Management
  • S

    • Securities Services Administration/Management
    • Social Work
    • Sociology
    • Spanish Language and Literature
    • Special Education and Teaching, General
    • Systems Engineering
  • T

    • Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
  • V

    • Visual and Performing Arts, General
  • W

    • Women's Studies

Need Help Choosing a Major?

Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.


Special Academics Program

  • Accelerated Study
  • Cross-Registration
  • Distance Learning
  • Double Major
  • Dual Enrollment of High School Students
  • Honors Program
  • Independent Study
  • Internships
  • Liberal Arts/Career Combination
  • ROTC, Air Force
  • ROTC, Army
  • Student-Designed Major
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certification
  • Visiting/Exchange Student Program
  • Weekend College


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