University of Colorado Denver Description:
UCD, the University of Colorado Denver, is one of the three institutions that make up the University of Colorado system. Over 80% of students come from Colorado. The university offers 119 programs through its 13 schools and colleges. The university frequently ranks well among public universities in the west, and the health and biological fields are particularly strong. At the undergraduate level, business and nursing are the most popular majors. Students can participate in any of the more than 100 clubs and organizations. The university has many athletic facilities but does not compete in an NIAI or NCAA conference.
Admissions Data (2012):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 74%
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Average High School GPA: 3.3
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 480 / 590
- SAT Math: 490 / 620
- SAT Writing: - / -
- ACT Composite: 20 / 26
- ACT English: 20 / 26
- ACT Math: 19 / 26
Enrollment (2011):
- Total Enrollment: 22,495 (12,674 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 46% Male / 54% Female
- 59% Full-time
Costs (2012 - 13):
- Tuition and Fees: $7,494 (in-state); $21,006 (out-of-state)
- Books: $1,832 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $10,410
- Other Expenses: $4,929
- Total Cost: $24,665 (in-state); $38,177 (out-of-state)
University of Colorado Denver Financial Aid (2010 - 11):
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 69%
- University of Colorado Denver Scholarships (Cappex.com)
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 53%
- Loans: 38%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $6,382
- Loans: $5,576
Most Popular Majors:
Biology, Business Administration, Communication Studies, Music, Nursing, Psychology
Transfer, Retention and Graduation Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 76%
- Transfer Out Rate: 23%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 15%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 40%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
Profiles of Other Colorado Colleges
Adams State | Air Force Academy | Colorado Christian | Colorado College | Colorado Mesa | Colorado School of Mines | Colorado State | CSU Pueblo | Fort Lewis | Johnson & Wales | Metro State | Naropa | Regis | University of Colorado | UC Colorado Springs | UC Denver | University of Northern Colorado | Western StateUniversity of Colorado Denver Mission Statement:
mission statement from the UC Denver website
"UC Denver is a diverse teaching and learning community that creates, discovers and applies knowledge to improve the health and well-being of Colorado and the world."
