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University of Colorado Denver University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (UCD)

Denver, Colorado 80217-3364

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is a public institution in Denver with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1119, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 10.7K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

47% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $64,270 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,133.

Established
1912
Motto
λαμψατω το φώς υμών
Mascot
Milo the Lynx
Type
Public research university

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78%Acceptance
1119SAT Avg
10,686Students
16:1Student:Faculty
47%Grad Rate
$64,270Earnings 10yr
$19,133Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate77.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1119

Reading & WritingMid: 575
500620
MathMid: 565
480600

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 25
2127

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$10,017
Tuition (out-of-state)$28,209
Room & Board$14,920
Books & Supplies$1,460
Total Cost of Attendance$23,369
Average Net Price$19,133
Median Debt at Graduation$20,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$217

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$16,135
$30–48K$17,083
$48–75K$19,871
$75–110K$22,700
$110K+$23,355

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

75.0%

Median Debt at Grad

$14,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

82

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

21

Burglary

4

Aggravated Assault

3

Robbery

7

Motor Vehicle Theft

9

Sex Offenses

1

Arson

21

Drug Arrests

16

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (167)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

71%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads
10,686
Gender Split
56% / 44%
Women / Men
First Generation
38%
Pell Grant Recipients
26%

Race & Ethnicity

White 38%
Black 7%
Hispanic 28%
Asian 11%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 10%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate47.4%
Freshman Retention71.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$52,475
10 Years$64,270

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#227
vs 2024
Forbes
#450
vs 2024
Wall Street Journal
#29
vs 2024
Washington Monthly
#97
vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports

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History & Fun Facts

  • By 1892, the last two years of classes were taught in Denver because the larger population afforded more practical experience.
  • In 1897, the court found that CU's charter restricted them to Boulder.
  • In 1911, the School of Medicine combined with the Denver and Gross Medical College to form a larger school with a more comprehensive program, paving the way for the school's permanent move to Denver.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

121High

Estimated from CO state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Denverpop. 710K
8 mi(14 min)
Salt Lake Citypop. 200K
378 mi(655 min)
Kansas Citypop. 500K
549 mi(952 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

DEN Denver12 mi
ABQ Albuquerque339 mi
SLC Salt Lake City383 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1758 mi · ~50h 47m drive
New York, NY1619 mi · ~46h 46m drive
Hartford, CT1679 mi · ~48h 30m drive
Providence, RI1744 mi · ~50h 23m drive
Albany, NY1619 mi · ~46h 46m drive
Syracuse, NY1497 mi · ~43h 15m drive
Rochester, NY1423 mi · ~41h 7m drive
Buffalo, NY1359 mi · ~39h 16m drive
Philadelphia, PA1567 mi · ~45h 16m drive
Pittsburgh, PA1310 mi · ~37h 51m drive
Harrisburg, PA1474 mi · ~42h 35m drive
Newark, NJ1611 mi · ~46h 32m drive
Washington, DC1481 mi · ~42h 47m drive
Baltimore, MD1499 mi · ~43h 18m drive
Atlanta, GA1202 mi · ~34h 43m drive
Charlotte, NC1348 mi · ~38h 57m drive
Raleigh, NC1452 mi · ~41h 57m drive
Miami, FL1718 mi · ~49h 38m drive
Orlando, FL1542 mi · ~44h 33m drive
Tampa, FL1514 mi · ~43h 44m drive
Nashville, TN1012 mi · ~29h 14m drive
New Orleans, LA1074 mi · ~31h 2m drive
Richmond, VA1481 mi · ~42h 47m drive
Chicago, IL910 mi · ~26h 17m drive
Detroit, MI1146 mi · ~33h 6m drive
Minneapolis, MN692 mi · ~19h 59m drive
St. Louis, MO787 mi · ~22h 44m drive
Kansas City, MO549 mi · ~15h 52m drive
Indianapolis, IN990 mi · ~28h 36m drive
Columbus, OH1156 mi · ~33h 24m drive
Cleveland, OH1216 mi · ~35h 8m drive
Milwaukee, WI905 mi · ~26h 9m drive
Dallas, TX657 mi · ~18h 59m drive
Houston, TX873 mi · ~25h 13m drive
Austin, TX768 mi · ~22h 11m drive
San Antonio, TX799 mi · ~23h 5m drive
Los Angeles, CA837 mi · ~24h 11m drive
San Francisco, CA955 mi · ~27h 35m drive
San Diego, CA840 mi · ~24h 16m drive
Seattle, WA1026 mi · ~29h 38m drive
Portland, OR988 mi · ~28h 33m drive
Denver, CO8 mi · ~14 min drive
Phoenix, AZ592 mi · ~17h 6m drive
Salt Lake City, UT378 mi · ~10h 55m drive
Honolulu, HI3348 mi · ~96h 43m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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