UCD Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 74.68%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1100. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $10,383
- Out-of-State Tuition: $29,391
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at UCD:
- Total Enrollment: 23,124, including 4,254 online students
- 13,921 Undergraduate, 9,203 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 39.8% men, 60.2% women.
- This is a large institution, providing extensive academic options and vibrant campus life.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 46%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 32%. A significant portion of students transfer to other institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 73%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 156 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 15 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 113 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
UCD Overview
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus (UCD) is a four-year, public school located in Denver, CO. It is classified as Research University with very high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R1 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R1 University comparison page.
The UCD's tuition & fees is $10,383 for Colorado residents and $29,391 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 44% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $10,722.
The school has a total enrollment of 23,124 and the students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
UCD's acceptance rate is 74.68% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 13.08%. The median SAT score is 1100 and the ACT score is 27.
UCD ranked 216th in National Universities and 14th in Colorado Colleges rankings. University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is $10,383 for in-state students and $29,391 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $9,298 for in-state students and $27,154 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $10,762 for Colorado residents and $30,623 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $9,663 for Colorado residents and $28,308 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $10,383 | $29,391 |
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| Graduate | $9,298 | $27,154 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $10,762 | $30,623 |
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| Graduate | $9,663 | $28,308 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at UCD
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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