University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #321 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #136 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #117 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #3 of 38 | In Colorado |
| #1 of 9 | In Denver |
| #43 of 1,749 | For Critical Care Nursing |
| Top100 | For 10 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 72%
- Undergraduates
- 14,289
- Graduates
- 9,978
- Male:Female Ratio
- 39:61
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- ucdenver.edu
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus has an acceptance rate of 72% and is among the top 34% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 72% | 70% | 73% |
| Applicants | 14,428 | 5,421 | 9,007 |
| Admissions | 10,395 | 3,814 | 6,581 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,560 | 642 | 918 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 128 | 42 | 86 |
8,659 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
5,145 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
490 or 29%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1030
or below
75% of them
had 1250
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus are 1030-1250 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
158 or 9%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 21
or below
75% of them
had 28
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus are 21-28 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 12723 (53%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4704 (19%) |
| Asian | 2153 (9%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 1602 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 1166 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 1162 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 645 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 27 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 26 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $7,896
- Students receiving aid
- 83%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $8,160 | $6,984 |
| Tuition in-state | $8,160 | $6,984 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $25,152 | $23,274 |
| Fee in-district | $1,224 | $1,068 |
| Fee in-state | $1,224 | $1,068 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,224 | $1,068 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,250 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,790 |
| Room charge | $9,370 |
| Meal charge | $4,420 |
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus majors
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus has granted 2,834 bachelor's degrees across 39 programs, 2,029 master's across 71 programs, and 740 doctorate degrees across 38 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 480 | 199 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 274 | 39 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 256 | 10 | |
| Nursing Administration | 187 | 14 | |
| Public Health, General | 192 | ||
| Medicine | 183 | ||
| Psychology, General | 167 | 5 | |
| Pharmacy | 171 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 159 | 7 | |
| Architectural and Building Sciences & Technology | 89 | 73 | |
| Public Administration | 154 | 6 | |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 141 | 6 | 1 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 118 | ||
| Dentistry | 116 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 65 | 36 | 4 |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 81 | 24 | |
| Music, General | 105 | ||
| Education, General | 50 | 45 | |
| Epidemiology | 82 | 3 | 6 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 60 | 16 | |
| Information Science & Studies | 74 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 54 | 17 | 2 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 62 | 9 | |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other | 71 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 1 | 66 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 58 | 8 | |
| Accounting | 65 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 46 | 13 | |
| Behavioral Neuroscience | 56 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 55 | ||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 33 | 18 | 3 |
| Mathematics, General | 49 | ||
| Geography | 48 | ||
| City & Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 47 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 47 | ||
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | 43 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 42 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 34 | 6 | |
| Sociology, General | 35 | 4 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 37 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 35 | ||
| History, General | 31 | 3 | |
| Library and Information Science | 34 | ||
| Writing, General | 34 | ||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 30 | ||
| Management Science | 30 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 30 | ||
| Bilingual and Multilingual Education | 28 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 27 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 16 | 8 | |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 11 | 12 | |
| Medical Science & Scientist | 16 | 7 | |
| Urban Education and Leadership | 23 | ||
| School Psychology | 14 | 8 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 22 | ||
| Finance, General | 20 | ||
| Anatomy | 19 | ||
| Dental Clinical Sciences, General | 19 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 18 | ||
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 18 | ||
| Biochemistry | 17 | ||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | 17 | ||
| Sustainability Studies | 15 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 9 | 5 | |
| Engineering, General | 14 | ||
| Biotechnology | 13 | ||
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 13 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 13 | ||
| Anesthesiologist Assistant | 12 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 6 | 6 | |
| Environmental Science | 12 | ||
| Music, Other | 12 | ||
| Biostatistics | 7 | 4 | |
| Philosophy | 11 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 10 | ||
| Historic Preservation and Conservation, General | 10 | ||
| Molecular Biology | 10 | ||
| Taxation | 10 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 9 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 9 | ||
| Microbiology, General | 8 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 8 | ||
| Statistics, General | 8 | ||
| Genetic Counseling & Counselor | 7 | ||
| Immunology | 7 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 7 | ||
| Neuroscience | 7 | ||
| Engineering Science | 6 | ||
| Pharmacology | 6 | ||
| Physics, General | 6 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | 3 | |
| French Language and Literature | 4 | ||
| Health & Medical Psychology | 4 | ||
| Oncology and Cancer Biology | 4 | ||
| Toxicology | 4 | ||
| Behavioral Sciences | 3 | ||
| Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement | 3 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 3 | ||
| Cell & Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other | 2 | ||
| Computational Biology | 2 | ||
| Ethnic Studies | 2 | ||
| Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry | 2 | ||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 1 | ||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 1 | ||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 1 | ||
| Environmental Design & Architecture | 1 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 1 | ||
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 1 | ||
| Pharmacoeconomics & Pharmaceutical Economics | 1 | ||
| Physiology, General | 1 | ||
| Rehabilitation Science | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 2,834 | 2,029 | 740 |
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus has a graduation rate of 48%, which is among the 36% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 48% | 43% | 52% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class research university with 64,560 scientific papers published and 2,077,017 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Genetics, Chemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Pathology, Biochemistry, Psychology, Computer Science, and Surgery.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 385 | 4655 |
| 1991 | 367 | 5448 |
| 1992 | 392 | 5680 |
| 1993 | 401 | 5730 |
| 1994 | 372 | 5950 |
| 1995 | 414 | 6799 |
| 1996 | 422 | 7549 |
| 1997 | 419 | 8460 |
| 1998 | 413 | 9857 |
| 1999 | 399 | 10720 |
| 2000 | 393 | 11698 |
| 2001 | 482 | 12498 |
| 2002 | 444 | 13441 |
| 2003 | 459 | 14887 |
| 2004 | 493 | 16642 |
| 2005 | 529 | 18452 |
| 2006 | 703 | 21440 |
| 2007 | 751 | 23935 |
| 2008 | 1347 | 27400 |
| 2009 | 2130 | 32491 |
| 2010 | 2520 | 41352 |
| 2011 | 2805 | 53315 |
| 2012 | 2898 | 67859 |
| 2013 | 3002 | 80398 |
| 2014 | 3297 | 93850 |
| 2015 | 3341 | 107818 |
| 2016 | 3589 | 115993 |
| 2017 | 4060 | 133049 |
| 2018 | 4075 | 134221 |
| 2019 | 4295 | 157277 |
| 2020 | 4650 | 189943 |
| 2021 | 4678 | 244818 |
| 2022 | 3969 | 242761 |
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus alumni
-
Chauncey Billups
- Occupations
- basketball playerbasketball coach
- Biography
-
Chauncey Ray Billups is an American professional basketball coach and former player who is the head coach for the Portland Trail Blazers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played 17 seasons in the NBA. After playing college basketball with the Colorado Buffaloes, he was selected third overall in the 1997 NBA draft by the Boston Celtics. A five-time NBA All-Star, a three-time All-NBA selection and two-time NBA All-Defensive selection, Billups played for the Celtics, Toronto Raptors, Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Detroit Pistons, New York Knicks, and Los Angeles Clippers during his NBA career. He won the NBA Finals MVP in 2004 after helping the Pistons beat the Los Angeles Lakers in the Finals, and was given the nickname "Mr. Big Shot" for making late-game shots with Detroit. The Pistons retired his No. 1 jersey in 2016.
-
Illenium
- Occupations
- record producermusiciandisc jockeyrecording artist
- Biography
-
Nicholas Daniel Miller, professionally known as Illenium (stylized in all caps), is an American DJ, record producer, and songwriter. He has released five studio albums, his most recent being the self titled album, Illenium, released in April 2023. Illenium earned his first Grammy nomination following the release of his fourth studio album, Fallen Embers, released in July 2021. One of Illenium's more notable albums, Ascend, was released in August 2019 on Astralwerks. The album was Illenium's first to top the Billboard Dance/Electronic Albums chart and also reached his highest peak on the Billboard 200 at number 14.
-
Isaac Slade
- Occupations
- lyricistmusicianpianist
- Biography
-
Isaac Edward Slade is an American singer and musician; the former lead vocalist, main songwriter, pianist and co-founder of Colorado-based rock band The Fray.
-
Michael Hancock
- Occupations
- politicianinternational forum participant
- Biography
-
Michael B. Hancock is an American author and politician serving as the 45th mayor of Denver, Colorado since 2011. A member of the Democratic Party, he was in his second term as the Denver City Councilor from the 11th district at the time he was elected to the mayorship.
General info
| Alternative names | University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus UCD University of Colorado Denver |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1912 |
| Motto | Let Your Light Shine |
| Colors | black, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer session (May-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 12,501 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1380 Lawrence Street, Lawrence Street Center, Suite 1400 Denver, Colorado, 80217-3364 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 716,000 |
| Phone | 3035565600 |