About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Address
Office of Admissions
P.O. Box 173364
Denver, CO 80217
P.O. Box 173364
Denver, CO 80217
Phone
3035563287
Email
visit@cudenver.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
PE/Events Center and Emmanuel Gallery
The Auraria Library
Tivoli Student Union
St. Elizabeth's Church
King Academic and Performing Arts Center
The Auraria Library
Tivoli Student Union
St. Elizabeth's Church
King Academic and Performing Arts Center
Most Popular Places Off Campus
The Denver Art Museum
Denver Zoo
Denver Museum of Nature and Science
Invesco Field at Mile High
Coors Field
Denver Zoo
Denver Museum of Nature and Science
Invesco Field at Mile High
Coors Field
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Monday-Friday
9am-5pm
3035563287
9am-5pm
3035563287
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Mon-Fri 10am-2pm
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: Mon-Fri 10am-2pm
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Mon-Fru 10am-2pm
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
N/A
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Limitations
N/A
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Denver International Airport is about 35 miles from the Denver. Buses, taxis, and shuttles are available for the drive from airport to campus. For taxi information, call Yellow Cab at 303-777-7777. Amtrak trains and Greyhound/Trailways buses serve Denver.
Driving Instructions to Campus
From I-25/U.S. 87, exit to Speer Blvd. heading toward downtown Denver (southeast). Continue in the same direction when Speer splits for one-way traffic. Turn into the Auraria Campus at Larimer St. and proceed to the admissions office.
Local Accommodations
The Comfort Inn has a special where prospective students only pay $92 for a room. The normal rate is $119 per room.
The Marriott Courtyard has a reduced rate of $135 a night. The normal rate is $155/night. When making reservations, mention the University of Colorado at Denver and the Educational Rate.
Executive Tower Inn: This hotel has an educational rate of $89 plus tax. In order to receive this rate, you need to contact the Tour Coordinator (visit@cudenver.edu) about specific day and time you will need a room. The Executive Tower Inn requires that the Tour Coordinator call and reserve a room for the prospective student.
Save SchoolAdmissions
Overview
Applicants: 3,521
Acceptance Rate: 68%
Average HS GPA: 3.30
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
490 - 600
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
490 - 590
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
19 - 25
Testing Policies
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Class Rank
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
15:1
Total Faculty
2,951
with Terminal Degree
2,091
1,502
Men
1,449
Women
304
Minority
87
International
Most frequent class size
20 - 29
Most frequent lab / sub section size
20 - 29
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Majors
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Business/Commerce, General.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
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ENGINEERING.
Civil Engineering, General.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Mechanical Engineering.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Composition.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
French Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
International/Global Studies.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology.
Psychology, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology.
Economics, General.
Geography.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Master's certificate
Master's
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
No
Career Services
Alumni Services
Interest Inventory
Internships
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Ed Adams
Navigant International, Inc.
Christie Austin
Marsico Capital Management
Mary Gearhart, P.E.
ARCADIS Gerahty and Miller
Ron Montoya
Plasti Com
Richard Schaden
Quizno's
Al Stecklein
Gates Rubber Company
Peter Teets
Air Force
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
No
Career Services
Alumni Services
Interest Inventory
Internships
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
May 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
School
School
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$4,715
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$4,624
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,831
Financial aid provided to international students
No
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (In-State)
$5,054
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$17,010
Required Fees
$878
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,700
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
Yes
Board for Commuters
$2,160
Transportation for Commuters
$1,260
On-Campus Room and Board
$9,990
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Nursing Scholarships
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Nursing Loans
Federal Perkins Loans
Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
11,036
Foreign Countries Represented
57
Demographics
56% female
44% male
4% are out of state
56% are full time
44% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
5%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
27%
Campus Environment
Large Urban
Housing Options
Dorms Coed
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
77
Number of Honor Societies
5
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
4
Sports
Athletic Division
Other
Student Services
Day Care
Health
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Colorado-Boulder
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Colorado-Boulder
Health
Minority Support Groups: Orientation, academic advising, scholarship information, cultural programs and indepth advocacy and counseling.
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Colorado-Boulder
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Colorado-Boulder
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education:
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
Fee for Network Use
Yes
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Dell; Apple
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
