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University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

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Denver, CO

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University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus, in Denver, CO, is a public large school, enrolling around 10,519 students. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 75% of applicants. Its highest-earning reported major is Computer and Information Sciences, General (Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services), where graduates report median earnings of $112,754/year four years out. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate75%
SAT range980–1220
ACT range23–32
Undergrads10,519
Yield (admits who enroll)15%
Next deadlineJul 15, 2027 (RD)

Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry

  • Regular Decision: Jul 15, 2027

Confirm on University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus's own admissions site before you apply.

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$24,9022024-25
In-state tuition & fees$10,3832024-25
Out-of-state tuition & fees$29,3912024-25
4-year grad rate47%
Median earnings, 10yr out$64,270

Out-of-state students pay $19,008 more per year in tuition and fees (2.8x the in-state rate).

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.

Paying less as an out-of-state student

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.

Western Undergraduate Exchange

Students from Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming and the Pacific territories pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition. Each school sets its own requirements, often a GPA minimum, and some majors are left out.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans24%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out60%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Architecture and Related Services
Architecture$62,619/yr
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$58,231/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations$75,142/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$62,882/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General$112,754/yr
Education
Education, General$50,728/yr
Engineering
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$110,754/yr
Mechanical Engineering$94,320/yr
Civil Engineering$92,224/yr
Biomedical/Medical Engineering$86,190/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies$55,361/yr
English Language and Literature, General$54,500/yr
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services$55,181/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$84,950/yr
Public Health$58,310/yr
History
History$53,686/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$61,192/yr
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics$62,085/yr
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
International/Globalization Studies$61,344/yr
Physical Sciences
Chemistry$64,964/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$52,990/yr
Social Sciences
Economics$71,385/yr
Political Science and Government$58,854/yr
Geography and Cartography$57,285/yr
Sociology$49,619/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Fine and Studio Arts$49,842/yr
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$47,878/yr
Music$46,532/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity1,250
Typical room charge$9,550
Typical board charge$4,680

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsNot considered

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus's acceptance rate?

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus in Denver, CO admits approximately 75% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus?

Admitted students at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus typically score between 980–1220 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus?

Admitted students at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus typically score between 23–32 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus cost?

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus's total cost of attendance is reported at $24,902 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?

Yes -- University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus takes part in the Western Undergraduate Exchange, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.

What is out-of-state tuition at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus?

For 2024-25, University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus's published tuition and required fees were $29,391 for out-of-state students and $10,383 for in-state students -- $19,008 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.

When is the application deadline for University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus?

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus's deadlines are Regular Decision Jul 15, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.

Does University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus require students to live on campus?

No -- University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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