University of Colorado Colorado Springs: what international applicants need

What are University of Colorado Colorado Springs's application deadlines for 2026–27?

University of Colorado Colorado Springs admits on a rolling basis for 2026–27: there's no single deadline, and it answers applications as they come in, so applying early is safer.

What is University of Colorado Colorado Springs's acceptance rate?

97.4% for students who started in fall 2024: University of Colorado Colorado Springs admitted 12,799 of its 13,147 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does University of Colorado Colorado Springs require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

No. University of Colorado Colorado Springs is test-optional for 2026–27: you decide whether to send SAT or ACT scores.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.

What SAT score do you need for University of Colorado Colorado Springs?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 500–600 in Math and 510–620 in Reading and Writing (34% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 20–26.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is University of Colorado Colorado Springs's application fee for international students?

University of Colorado Colorado Springs's application fee is $60 for international applicants: $10 more than the $50 US applicants pay.

Does University of Colorado Colorado Springs accept the Common App fee waiver from international students?

Yes. University of Colorado Colorado Springs accepts the Common App fee waiver and doesn't limit it to US students.

• Your eligibility is confirmed through the Common App, usually with your counselor.

Which English tests does University of Colorado Colorado Springs accept?

University of Colorado Colorado Springs lists the TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, Duolingo English Test, and PTE Academic as accepted English proficiency tests for 2026–27.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

Does University of Colorado Colorado Springs accept the Duolingo English Test?

Yes. The Duolingo English Test is among the English tests University of Colorado Colorado Springs accepts for 2026–27.

How many recommendation letters does University of Colorado Colorado Springs require?

University of Colorado Colorado Springs doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does University of Colorado Colorado Springs require the Common App personal essay?

No. University of Colorado Colorado Springs doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does University of Colorado Colorado Springs have?

79 of University of Colorado Colorado Springs's 9,302 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 0.8%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does University of Colorado Colorado Springs cost for international students?

University of Colorado Colorado Springs is a public university: international students pay at least the out-of-state rate, $24,336 in published tuition and fees for 2024–25 (in-state students paid $10,149). Some public universities add an international fee. On-campus food and housing was $12,918. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $44,542 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source