University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical: Review & Facts

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University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical is a large four-year, public school with 23,745 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1912 and is one of the 16 schools and colleges located in Denver, Colorado.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, master's degree, and doctoral degree are available at University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical.

Majors
Offered
116
University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 116 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Medical, Biology, and Education. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. However, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical is fair at 70% (close to Colorado average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
70%
Fair
The graduation rate at University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical is low - 48%. Nearly 13% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical is decent - 17:1. Learn more about faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is very high, around $26,000 per academic year. The additional fees at University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical not covered by tuition are approximately $900; this comes to a total of $26,900 a year.

Read the details about University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
75%
Doable
According to recent data, 15,631 applications were submitted and 11,658 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to become a student at this school.

The college will consider accepting dual credits and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$9,600
High
University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D-
Unsafe
University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 1,300 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is high -- around $9,600 per year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical seems to be a very dangerous school. This school has been investigated by the government for possible crime reporting violations. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical
1380 Lawrence Street, Lawrence Street Center, Suite 1400
Denver, Colorado
80217-3364, USA
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