University of Colorado Denver

University of Colorado Denver is moderately difficult to get into. The acceptance rate at University of Colorado Denver is 75%. Out of 15,649 applications received in 2023, 11,666 students were offered admission.

If you want to apply to University of Colorado Denver, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 8/1 and the fee for the application is $50.

University of Colorado Denver Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of University of Colorado Denver's admissions stats.

University of Colorado Denver 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.5
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	18%
Mean SAT Score	1140
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	33%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	8%
Waitlist	No

University of Colorado Denver Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for University of Colorado Denver.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	8 1	–

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Considering Applying Early to University of Colorado Denver?

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University of Colorado Denver does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ Find a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on University of Colorado Denver Admissions

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How Challenging Is It To Get Admitted to UCD?

Getting into UCD is moderately difficult. UCD evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, UCD accepted 75% of all applicants, approximately 11,666 of the 15,649 students who applied.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like UCD, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT. Admissions to engineering, business, nursing, music programs is program very difficult.

Transferring to University of Colorado Denver

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to University of Colorado Denver

University of Colorado Denver has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does University of Colorado Denver Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are they consider most important in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you shine.

Admissions Factors at University of Colorado Denver

What does University of Colorado Denver consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered

Make sure to check with University of Colorado Denver for more information on admission factors.

University of Colorado Denver Application Requirements

To apply to University of Colorado Denver, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with University of Colorado Denver's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Other Requirements	–	–	√	audition, portfolio, entrance exam
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	2.5	–	3	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into University of Colorado Denver?

Students admitted to University of Colorado Denver have an average unweighted GPA of 3.5.

Out of all students that were admitted, 68% submitted a class rank. At University of Colorado Denver 18% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 44% were in the top 25% and 79% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At University of Colorado Denver, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	12%
3.75 and 3.99	21%
3.50 and 3.74	21%
3.25 and 3.49	17%
3.00 and 3.24	13%
2.50 and 2.9	14%
2.00 and 2.49	2%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to University of Colorado Denver directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

University of Colorado Denver is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 33% of University of Colorado Denver's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 8% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for University of Colorado Denver?

To be competitive with other University of Colorado Denver applicants, you should aim to score between 1040 and 1250 (or higher!) on the SAT. At University of Colorado Denver 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1250 and 25% of scored lower than 1040, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a University of Colorado Denver student is 1140.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of University of Colorado Denver students scored 620 or higher and 75% of students scored 520 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of University of Colorado Denver students scored 640 or higher, and 75% scored a 520 or higher.

To be most competitive at University of Colorado Denver, you should strive to earn between 21 and 27 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 27 means you fall in the 75th percentile for University of Colorado Denver's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 27, and three out of four students scored lower than 27 on the ACT.

A 21 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for University of Colorado Denver students. Only one out of every four students scored below 21.

More Information on Transferring to University of Colorado Denver

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to University of Colorado Denver.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is August 1.

Transfer students can enroll in University of Colorado Denver during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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University of Colorado Denver Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to University of Colorado Denver?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to University of Colorado Denver.

Does University of Colorado Denver accept transfer credits?

✅ University of Colorado Denver accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. University of Colorado Denver accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does University of Colorado Denver accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ University of Colorado Denver accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to University of Colorado Denver?

❌ No, University of Colorado Denver is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you probably want to include them. If your scores are average or below average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is University of Colorado Denver's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for University of Colorado Denver is 75%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at University of Colorado Denver?

❌ University of Colorado Denver does not offer early decision.

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