University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$9,360

2.9% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$14,831

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

74.7%

14,931 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

23,124

53.3% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

46.1%

737 Graduates

About

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is a higher education institution located in Adams County, CO. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus were General Business Administration & Management (445 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (274 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (184 degrees).

In 2024, 5,639 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus. 61.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,892 degrees), 3.12 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (927 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is $9,360, which is $−22,560 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is $9,360, which is $22,560 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,831.

In 2024, 44% of undergraduate students attending University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 24% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$9,360

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus was $9,360. The cost of tuition at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is $−22,560 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$14,831

2024 Value

3.08%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,831. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus grew by 3.08%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$14,800

Room and Board

$1,460

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus was of $14,800 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 11.1% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,460. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

44%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

24%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

44% of undergraduate students at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 44% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus received 14,931 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 2.48% annual growth. Out of those 14,931 applicants, 11,151 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 74.7% acceptance rate.

There were 23,124 students enrolled at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus in 2024. 23% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus has an overall enrollment yield of 13.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

74.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

11,151

Accepted Out of 14,931

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus was 74.7% (11,151 admissions from 14,931 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 77.8%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 2.48%, while admissions declined by 1.63%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

23%

Submission Percentage (2024)

341

Scores Submitted (2024)

23% of enrolled first-time students at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus had a total enrollment of 23,124 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is 12,316 students and the part-time enrollment is 10,808. This means that 53.3% of students enrolled at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus, both undergraduate and graduate, is 48.7% White, 21.7% Hispanic or Latino, 8.85% Asian, 5.34% Black or African American, 5.25% Two or More Races, 0.342% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.147% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (18.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (17%) and White Male (16.6%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (35%), followed by White Male (19%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.87%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

53.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 23,124 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is 12,316 and the part-time enrollment is 10,808. This means that 53.3% of students enrolled at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

73%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus was 73%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
11,262 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
5,013 enrolled students
Asian
2,047 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is 48.7% White, 21.7% Hispanic or Latino, 8.85% Asian, 5.34% Black or African American, 5.25% Two or More Races, 0.342% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.147% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 482 students (2.08%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 1,255 more women than men received degrees from University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is white (2,892 degrees awarded). There were 3.12 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (927 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is General Business Administration & Management (445 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (274 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (184 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Architecture and Related Services (186 degrees awarded), Library Science (37 degrees), and Biology (410 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus are Physicians (429,924 people), Other managers (373,078 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (354,817 people), Social workers, all other (203,316 people), and Postsecondary teachers (201,811 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus in 2024 are Architecture and Related Services (186 degrees awarded), Library Science (37 degrees), Biology (410 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (148 degrees), and Social Sciences (288 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus are Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus are Architecture and Related Services (186 degrees awarded), Library Science (37 degrees), Biology (410 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (148 degrees), and Social Sciences (288 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (639,403 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (513,901 people), Elementary & secondary schools (495,118 people), Legal services (285,269 people), and Computer Systems Design (251,097 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus.

General Studies

Most Common (2024)

87 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus was General Studies with 87 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,192

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

3,447

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 2,192 degrees were awarded to men at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus, which is 0.636 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (3,447).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 369 degrees were awarded to men at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.19 times more than the 309 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 309 degrees were awarded to men at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.837 times less than the 369 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

23%

100% Completion Time

44%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 23% of students graduating from University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 44% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 45% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
2,892 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
927 degrees awarded
Asian
500 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is white (2,892 degrees awarded). There were 3.12 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (927 degrees).

2.64% of degree recipients (149 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
2,003 degrees awarded
White Female
1,913 degrees awarded
White Female
1,895 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is white female (2,003 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,913 degrees).

Operations

In 2024, University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus had a total salary expenditure of 3.4B. University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus employs 252 Associate professors, 221 Assistant professors and 206 Professors. Most academics at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus are Female Assistant professor (135), Male Associate professor (132), and Female Associate professor (120).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus are: Management, with 925 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 585 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 312 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$523M - Federal
$195M - State
$1.28M - Local

As of 2024, University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus received $523M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $195M from state grants and contracts, and $1.28M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$1.93B

2024 Salaries

8.54%

growth from 2023

In 2024, University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus paid a median of $1.93B in salaries, which represents 56.6% of their overall expenditure ($3.4B) and a 8.54% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 8.64% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 10.3% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$105M

Instructional Salaries

854

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus paid a total of $105M to 854 employees working as instructors, which represents 5.46% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus were Management with 925 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science with 585 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 312 employees.

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