University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

7/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Denver, CO
3.0 5 reviews

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Overview

Total enrollment

23,124

Location Denver, Colorado
Website ucdenver.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Large City

Best Colleges Rank

#275

Size Large
Status Non-profit
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.

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Ratings

CU Denver is rated within the top 35% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10.

Overall Rating

7 out of 10
Academics

9 out of 10
Resources

8 out of 10
Outcomes

6 out of 10
Value

8 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Challenging

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 980/1220
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 23/32

Acceptance Rate

74.7%

Applications Due Aug 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 13.1%
Application Fee $50

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Annual Cost to Attend

Colorado Resident Tuition

$10,383

Out of State Resident Tuition

$29,391

Breakdown

Tuition $10,383
Books and Supplies $1,460
Other Fees $1,023
Room and Board $15,442
Budget for Other Expenses $6,444
Total One Year Cost $34,752

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$68,200 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

40% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus are Business, Social Sciences, and Visual and Performing Arts. 17% of students major in Business, 13% in Social Sciences, and 11% in Visual and Performing Arts.