University of Colorado Denver

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

Contact Catherine Wilson
Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Email: admissions@ucdenver.edu
Phone: 303-315-2601

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Majors & Degrees

Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Architecture
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Ethnic Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences
Biomedical Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business Administration And Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Education
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English
Writing
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Human Development And Family Studies
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French
Spanish
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Public Health
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
International/global Studies
Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry
Physics
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Physiological Psychology/psychobiology
Psychology
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Public Administration And Social Service Professions Related
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology
Economics
Geography
Political Science And Government
Sociology
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Dramatic/theater Arts
Fine/studio Arts
Music

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

11,315

Applied

7,200

Accepted

16,443

Enrolled

Female Admissions

7,067

Females Applied

4,500

Females Accepted

64%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

4,248

Males Applied

2,700

Males Accepted

64%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

3.49

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	Not reported	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	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		510	610
SAT Math		510	600
ACT Composite		21	26

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

10,213

Avg. Financial Aid Package

10,025

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

2,141

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,905

Avg. Loan Aid

2,409

Avg. Grant Aid

7,973

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

49%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

1%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

16,443

Total Undergrad students

6%

International Students

9%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	23.6%
Black or African American	5.32%
White or Caucasian	45.74%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.33%
Asian	10.23%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.11%
Two or more races	5.63%
Other	1.29%

Gender

Male (44.68%)

Female (55.32%)

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

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)

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	No
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	No	No
Golf	No	No	No
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Soccer	No	No	No
Tennis	No	No	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No	No	No
Volleyball	No	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

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