The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a public research university in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, founded in 1965 and part of the University of Colorado system. As of fall 2024, there are more than 11,000 students on campus, including about 9,000 undergraduates and 2,000 graduate students. UCCS offers more than 70 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the fields of liberal arts, business, engineering, education, and health sciences, and is well known for its Bachelor of Innovation program, which combines creative thinking with professional skills and is suitable for those who wish to pursue a career in the field. The Bachelor of Innovation program combines creative thinking with professional skills and is suitable for students who are interested in entrepreneurship or cross-disciplinary development. Located on a 500-acre campus below Austin Bluffs, with the majestic Rocky Mountains in the background, UCCS is committed to providing an academically rigorous and vital learning experience with an emphasis on student-centered education that promotes the development of higher education in southern Colorado and the broader region.
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