University
University of Colorado Denver
Denver, CO
15,586
Students
9,482
Avg. Financial Aid
Moderate
Admission Difficulty
65%
Acceptance Rate
Urban
Setting
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Overview
University of Colorado Denver is a University institution located in Denver, CO, in an urban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
PO Box 173364
Campus Box 167
Denver, CO 80217
United States
Campus Box 167
Denver, CO 80217
United States
Majors & Degrees
| Architecture And Related Services | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Architecture |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Ethnic Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Biomedical Sciences |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Business Administration And Management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer And Information Sciences |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Education |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering |
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| Civil Engineering |
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| Electrical And Electronics Engineering |
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| Mechanical Engineering |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Writing |
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| Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Human Development And Family Studies |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| French |
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| Spanish |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Public Health |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| International/global Studies |
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| Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Physiological Psychology/psychobiology |
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| Psychology |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Public Administration And Social Service Professions Related |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology |
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| Economics |
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| Geography |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Fine/studio Arts |
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| Music |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
11,373
Applied
7,418
Accepted
15,586
Enrolled
Female Admissions
6,791
Females Applied
4,525
Females Accepted
67%
Male Admissions
4,582
Males Applied
2,893
Males Accepted
63%
Applying
50
Application Fee
3.4
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
A minimum high school GPA of 2.5 |
| Required for some programs |
A minimum high school GPA of 3 Other requirements may exist (see below) |
| Other requirements: | Audition, portfolio, entrance exam |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | August 1st | Not reported | Yes |
| Out of state Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | August 1st | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 589 | 540 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 578 | 520 | 640 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 21 | 27 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
9,900
In-state
30,510
Out-of-state
Fees
1,495
Full-time student fees
12,620
Room & board
8,800
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
|---|---|
| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Tuition deferred payment | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
9,482
Avg. Financial Aid Package
8,889
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
2,343
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
3,815
Avg. Loan Aid
2,614
Avg. Grant Aid
7,466
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
49%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
1%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
15,586
Total Undergrad students
6%
International Students
9%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 21.48% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5.26% |
| White or Caucasian | 48.08% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.36% |
| Asian | 9.85% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Two or more races | 5.56% |
| Other | 1.59% |
Gender
Male (45.26%)
Female (54.74%)
Campus Life
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Distinguished Lecture Series, Spring Fling and CU Denver Block Party
Distinguished Lecture Series, Spring Fling and CU Denver Block Party
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Veterans Student Organization (Service), Golden Key Honor Society (Academic), Minority Association for Pre-Health Students (Health), Future Doctors of Denver and Intercultural Club Beijing (Cultural and Social)
Veterans Student Organization (Service), Golden Key Honor Society (Academic), Minority Association for Pre-Health Students (Health), Future Doctors of Denver and Intercultural Club Beijing (Cultural and Social)
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basketball | |
No | No |
| Cheerleading | |
No | No |
| Cross-country Running | |
No | No |
| Golf | |
No | No |
| Ice Hockey | |
No | No |
| Lacrosse | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
No | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | No | No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basketball | |
No | No |
| Cheerleading | |
No | No |
| Cross-country Running | |
No | No |
| Golf | |
No | No |
| Ice Hockey | No | No | No |
| Lacrosse | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
No | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
Faculty
4,825
Total Faculty
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 3,989
Part-time - 836
Male - 2,134
Female - 2,691