Tuition (in-state)None (service academy)
Student : faculty8:1
Acceptance12%
Enrollment4,300
Walk score20
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Education
| Programs | Engineering, aeronautics, management, political science |
|---|---|
| Graduation | 85% six-year graduation rate |
| Teaching style | Small classes across all four years with faculty in every classroom. |
Tuition and cost
| In-state tuition | None (service academy) |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | None (service academy) |
| Room and board | Provided |
Sticker price before aid. Most students here pay less; see Scholarships and our guide to reading a financial aid letter.
Faculty
| Student : faculty ratio | 8:1 |
|---|---|
| Tenure | Roughly 55-70% tenured or tenure-track |
| Who teaches first-years | Faculty teach all first-year courses. |
- Student-to-faculty ratio of 8:1
- Six-year graduation rate of 85%
Location and walk score
20/ 100
| Setting | Residential campus; a car or campus shuttle is useful for errands |
|---|---|
| Climate | Sunny and dry; snowy winters at altitude |
| Getting around | Car recommended for trips off campus |
Things to do nearby
- Downtown Colorado Springs
- Campus events and NCAA athletics
- Regional parks and trails within an hour
Graduate degrees
- Post-commissioning graduate education for selected officers
Jobs and outcomes
Median starting salary$60,000
Employed or in grad school within 6 months100%
Career servicesCareer center with employer fairs, resume review and alumni networking
Top employers of recent graduates
- Major employers in the Colorado Springs, CO region
- National firms recruiting on campus; see the institution's first-destination report
Salary and placement figures are the institution's most recent first-destination survey, typically six months after graduation. Compare on the compare page.
Internships and co-ops
100%of students complete an internship or co-op
- Mandatory cooperative education (co-op) program alternating study and paid work
Alumni
| Living alumni | 55,000 |
|---|---|
| Where graduates go | Employers across the Colorado Springs region plus national consulting, technology and healthcare firms |
Notable graduates
- See institution's alumni association for notable graduates
Teams
| Division | NCAA Division I |
|---|---|
| Conference | Mountain West |
| Marquee sports | Football, basketball, soccer and Olympic sports at the varsity level |
| Club and intramural | Club and intramural programs in 20+ sports |
Scholarships
Full scholarshipTuition, housing and stipend covered in exchange for service · Deadline: Dec 31
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