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University of Colorado Denver
Denver,
CO
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate75%
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About UCD
University of Colorado Denver is a public, state university in the city of Denver, Colorado. UCD was founded in 1912. The college enrolls around 23,744 students per year, including 14,065 undergrad students.
UCD Acceptance Rate 2022
It is moderately difficult to get into UCD. Around 75% of applicants get into UCD each year. Out of 15,649 applications received in 2022, 11,666 students were offered admission.
| University of Colorado Denver Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 75% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.5 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 33% |
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University of Colorado Denver is located in the city of Denver, Colorado, near Denver.
If you would like to see UCD for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 25 and Interstate 70 to Denver, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Denver International.
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College Info
UCD Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Aug 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Aug 1
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to UCD is Aug 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to UCD is Aug 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
UCD SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1040 - 1250
Math SAT Range
510 - 620
Reading SAT Range
520 - 640
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1250 and Above
Good
1040 to 1250
Avg
1040 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for UCD students is 1140. Applicants with SAT scores of 1250 and above have a good chance of being admitted to UCD, while applicants with SAT scores between 1040 to 1250 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1040 have a low chance of being offered a spot at UCD.
UCD Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$26,826
In State$49,566
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$11,370
$34,110
Fees
$996
$996
Housing
$14,460
$14,460
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at UCD is like? There are approximately 23,744 students enrolled at UCD, including 14,065 undergraduate students and 9,679 graduate students. 60% percent of students attend school full-time, 89% percent are from CO and 11% percent of students are from other states.
60%
Full Time40%
Part Time89%
In State11%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
23,744
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
75%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Aug 1
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