University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Denver, CO

$7,920

Avg in-state tuition

$24,408

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

The University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical is a medium-sized public university located on an urban campus in Denver, Colorado. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 14,994, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 66%. The university offers 39 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 44%, and a student-faculty ratio of 17:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $7,920, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $24,408.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

66% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

73% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

44% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Not required or recommended

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 21-27

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1000-1210

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

25k

Students enrolled

76%

Online student enrollment

17:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

54%

Hispanic

19%

Asian

8%

Non-U.S. Citizen

6%

Black

5%

Two or more races

5%

Unknown

3%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

60%

Socio-economic diversity

40% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

17

Total Online Enrollment

18,704

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

89% On-campus

11% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's Check Bold 8% online

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's Check Bold 16% online

Doctorate Check Bold 8% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $7,920 $24,408
Graduate $6,786 $22,590

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,800
On-campus room and board $13,380
On-campus other expenses $6,255
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $11,439
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $6,255
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $6,255

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $29,355 $45,843
Off-campus without family $27,414 $43,902
Off-campus with family $15,975 $32,463

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

53%

State Grant Aid

38%

Institution Grant Aid

68%

Pell Grant

40%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $4,541
State Grant Aid $2,522
Institution Grant Aid $2,873
Pell Grant Aid $4,160

Financial Outlook

$21k

Average student debt after graduation

$49k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

No information available for this school.

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Architecture And Related Services

BA

MA

DOC

2

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies

BA

MA

DOC

3

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies

BA

MA

DOC

4

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC