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 (1965)
Parent institution
University of Colorado system
Academic affiliations
Endowment$1.5 billion (systemwide)
ChancellorJennifer Sobanet
PresidentTodd Saliman
Academic staff
601
Students11,005 (Fall 2024)
Undergraduates9,020 (Fall 2024)
Postgraduates1,985 (Fall 2024)
Location,
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 IIRocky Mountain
MascotClyde
Websitewww.uccs.edu

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a public research university in Colorado Springs, Colorado. 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. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".