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University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Large
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 1,250
Student to faculty ratio 17 to 1
Acceptance rate 72%
Students retention rate 75%
On-time graduation rate 48%

Located in Denver, Colorado, CU Anschutz is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at CU Anschutz is reported to be 48%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Colorado state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 43% whereas the national average was 49%.

CU Anschutz boasts an impressive student retention rate of 75% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 69% and 72%, respectively.


  • The institution has on-campus hospital
  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

72%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,384

Cost of attendance at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus in 2022 for students from Colorado.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Colorado's average $8,123
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$26,376

Cost of attendance at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Colorado's average $20,262
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 77 of freshman students at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus received on average $7,896 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,896
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 482 39% $5,490 $2,646,376
Other Federal Grant 514 41% $6,703 $3,445,386
State Grant/Scholarships 448 36% $2,467 $1,105,350
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 917 73% $3,304 $3,029,442
Total Grant & Scholarships 960 77% $7,896 $7,580,178

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus students is 48.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 51.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 42.9%.

48.0%

  • asian 60.8% 107 students
  • African American 54.7% 35 students
  • white 46.1% 255 students
  • unknown 50.0% 2 students
  • hispanic 44.7% 166 students
  • International Students 61.5% 16 students
  • Mixed Race 40.7% 33 students

Service Offerings

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)