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 |
Located in Denver, Colorado, University of Colorado Denver is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 14,428 prospective students applied, and 10,395 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,688 enrolled in the school. 12,631 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 11,636 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $8,160 plus fees of $1,224. CU Denver is ranked 315 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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CU Denver is rated within the top 38% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for University of Colorado Denver within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#315 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#94 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#6 in Best Colleges in Colorado
#4 in Best Public Colleges in Colorado
#438 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#6 in Best Value Colleges in Colorado
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1030/1250 |
| ACT | 21/28 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.46 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 22, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Colorado Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,460 |
| Other Fees | $1,224 |
| Room and Board | $13,790 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $6,300 |
| Total One Year Cost | $30,934 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,460 |
| Other Fees | $1,224 |
| Room and Board | $13,790 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $6,300 |
| Total One Year Cost | $47,926 |
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.