University of Colorado Denver
Founded 1912
President Michelle Marks (Chancellor)
Fees USD 12,753
Acceptance Rate Moderate (50–75%)
Campus Setting Urban
The University of Colorado Denver is a public research university founded in 1912, part of the University of Colorado System. With campuses in downtown Denver and the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CU Denver enrolls 25,000 students and is the only public research university in downtown Denver. CU Denver is particularly strong in business, engineering, public affairs, and the health sciences.
Schools and Colleges
- Business School — AACSB-accredited; top-50 for online MBA; Denver business community connections
- College of Engineering, Design and Computing — ABET-accredited engineering in Denver’s tech hub
- College of Public Affairs — Top public administration programs
- Colorado School of Public Health — CEPH-accredited; shared with CSU and CU Boulder
How to Apply
- Acceptance Rate: ~82% | In-State Tuition: ~$12,753