University of Colorado--Colorado Springs 1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway Colorado Springs, CO 80918 (719) 262-3383

University Control:	Public
Founded In:	1965
Average Costs:	2008-2009 In-state: $6,391; Out-of-state: $16,562

UCCS aims to become the #1 comprehensive research university in the region with 10,000-12,000 students. This goal is driven by UCCS's status as one of the fastest-growing universities in Colorado. The university is known for its high-quality academics and engagement with the Colorado Springs community. The American Association of State Colleges and Universities named the university one of two national leaders in community engagement efforts. In recent years, U.S. News and World Report ranked UCCS among the top ten Public Master's Universities in the West the 7th Best Undergraduate Engineering Program among public institutions. UCCS is one of the only universities in the nation that offers the ground-breaking Bachelor of Innovation Degree, a program that combines business and engineering. The university, home to over 7700 students, is located at the base of Pikes Peak in Colorado Springs, Colorado.