School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a mid-size city (in Pueblo, CO). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree.

Contacting the School

2200 Bonforte Blvd
Pueblo, CO 81001-4901
Main Phone: (719) 549-2100
Web Site: www.uscolo.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 4,502 (full-time equivalent) students. 96.5% of students attend full-time, while 3.5% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 297 male students and 352 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 45.8% of the student body, while females made up 54.2%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (5)%, Hispanic (24)%, Asian (2)%, and Native American (1)%.

The school is a Hispanic Serving Institution, for federal financial aid purposes.

School Selectivity

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 420. One quarter of students scored at least 530.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 430 or higher. One fourth of students scored 550 or higher.

Degree Levels

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Degree Programs

Business And Management

• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Business Economics

• Journalism

• Computer And Information Sciences

• Industrial Engineering
• Systems Engineering

• Civil Engineering Technology
• Electronic And Computer Technology
• Industrial Equipment Technology
• Mechanical Engineering Technology

• General English Language

• Nursing

• Government And Political Science
• History
• Social Sciences
• Sociology

• Liberal Arts

• Biological And Physical Sciences

• Facility Management
• Health And Fitness

• Biology

• Foreign Languages And Literature

• Mathematics

• Fine Arts
• Music

• Chemistry

• General Psychology

• Social Work

School Accreditation

University Of Southern Colorado reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

University Of Southern Colorado is accredited regionally by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NCACHE). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

University Of Southern Colorado belongs to the following athletic conferences:

• Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (for basketball, and baseball).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, baseball, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Remedial assistance
• AP credits
• Credit for life experience
• Distance learning options
• Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

• ROTC
• Student employment services
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates
• On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• High-school GPA is required.
• Secondary school record is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

• Secondary school rank is recommended.
• A college preparatory program is recommended.

• Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.