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University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

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

Denver, Colorado 80217-3364

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Known for business

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

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate77.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1119

Reading & WritingMid: 575
500620
MathMid: 565
480600

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 25
2127

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

77.8%

Trend

SAT Avg

1119

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$19,133

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

7500.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

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

Programs (167)

Student Life

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
8 Years$59,654
10 Years$64,270

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$64,200
Men
$80,700

Rankings

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

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History & Fun Facts

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)

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