Overview
Enrollment
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Denver, Colorado |
| Online | ucdenver.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
The University of Colorado Denver occupies an urban campus in downtown Denver, sharing its location with Metropolitan State University of Denver and Community College of Denver in the Auraria neighborhood. Operating as part of the University of Colorado system, CU Denver maintains a second campus, the Anschutz Medical Campus, located in the nearby city of Aurora. The university offers both undergraduate and graduate programs across eight schools and colleges, with particular strengths in business, architecture, engineering, and health-related disciplines. The downtown location provides students with direct access to internships and career opportunities within Denver's business district, while the Anschutz Medical Campus houses the university's medical, dental, pharmacy, and nursing programs. While many students commute, the university offers limited on-campus housing through its Lynx Crossing Residence Hall, primarily serving first-year students.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
CU Denver is rated within the top 40% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for University of Colorado Denver within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#387 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#110 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#7 in Best Colleges in Colorado
#4 in Best Public Colleges in Colorado
#372 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Value Colleges in Colorado
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1030/1260 |
| ACT | 21/27 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.46 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Colorado Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,460 |
| Other Fees | $826 |
| Room and Board | $14,230 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $6,336 |
| Total One Year Cost | $31,588 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,460 |
| Other Fees | $826 |
| Room and Board | $14,230 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $6,336 |
| Total One Year Cost | $48,844 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 17% |
| Social Sciences | 13% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 11% |
| Health Professions | 11% |
| Psychology | 10% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=126562 IPEDS survey data for University of Colorado Denver.
Current students may use the University of Colorado Denver GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024