PublicUrbanUniversity of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
University of Colorado Denver University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (UCD)
Denver, Colorado 80217-3364
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is a public institution in Denver with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1119, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A large campus of 10.7K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
47% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $64,270 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,133.
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History & Fun Facts
- •By 1892, the last two years of classes were taught in Denver because the larger population afforded more practical experience.
- •In 1897, the court found that CU's charter restricted them to Boulder.
- •In 1911, the School of Medicine combined with the Denver and Gross Medical College to form a larger school with a more comprehensive program, paving the way for the school's permanent move to Denver.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1119
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
75.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$14,500
Programs (167)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
71%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
82
Peer Average
92
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Estimated from CO state average + large city premium
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Days out near Denver
NewTwo or three colleges you can see in one day around Denver, from real bookable tour times.
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