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University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus: Admissions, Cost and Majors

By the Lens team · Updated September 14, 2026

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University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is a public research university in Denver, Colorado, with about 10,500 undergraduates. It admitted 74.7% of applicants for fall 2024. Published tuition and fees are $10,383 a year for in-state students and $29,391 for students from other states, before aid.

What University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus costs

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus charges $10,383 a year in published tuition and fees for Colorado residents, about $5,192 a semester, and $29,391 a year for students from other states, about $14,696 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $24,902 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $13,782 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus takes part in the Western Undergraduate Exchange, so students from other western states may pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition. See the full WUE list →

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Getting into University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

For fall 2024, University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus received 14,931 applications and admitted 11,151 students, and 1,458 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 980 and 1220.

What University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus students study

The most common bachelor's degrees at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus (class of 2024, first majors only):

MajorDegrees
Business Administration and Management445
Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse274
Biology / Biological Sciences180
Psychology155
Speech Communication and Rhetoric132
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics116
Architectural and Building Sciences / Technology102
Computer and Information Sciences98

Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.

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FAQ

What is University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus's acceptance rate? 74.7% for fall 2024: 11,151 of 14,931 applicants were admitted.

How much is tuition at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus? $10,383 a year for in-state students and $29,391 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

Is University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus part of WUE? Yes. It is on WICHE's September 2026 list of Western Undergraduate Exchange colleges. Requirements vary by college, so check with University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus about how to apply and which programs qualify.

How many students go to University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus? About 10,500 undergraduates (fall 2024).

What SAT scores do University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 980–1220.

What is the campus setting at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a big city.

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