First-year deadlines
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | January 1, 2027 |
| Regular decision | May 1, 2027 |
| Regular decision | July 15, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: cudenver.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 3 MATH 1999AE MA1 Mathematics | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 1999AE MA1 Mathematics | |
| Biology | 3 | 8 BIOL 1550, BIOL 1560 SC1 Natural and Physical…8 BIOL 1550, BIOL 1560 SC1 Natural and Physical Sciences with Lab | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 CHEM 1474 SC1 Natural and Physical Sciences with Lab | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 PHYS 2999AE SC1 Natural and Physical Sciences with Lab | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 ENGL 1020 CO1 Composition | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 ENGL 1999AE AH2 Arts or Humanities | |
| United States History | 3 | 6 HIST 1361 , HIST 1362 HI1 Humanities |
Show all 34 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 3 MATH 1999AE MA1 Mathematics | |
| Calculus AB | 4 | 4 MATH 1401 MA1 Mathematics | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 1999AE MA1 Mathematics | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 8 MATH 1401 , MATH 2411 MA1 Mathematics | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | MATH 1401 MA1 Mathematics | |
| Biology | 3 | 8 BIOL 1550, BIOL 1560 SC1 Natural and Physical…8 BIOL 1550, BIOL 1560 SC1 Natural and Physical Sciences with Lab | |
| Biology | 4 | 8 BIOL 2010 , BIOL 2011 , BIOL 2020 , BIOL 2021…8 BIOL 2010 , BIOL 2011 , BIOL 2020 , BIOL 2021 SC1 Natural and Physical Sciences with Lab | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 CHEM 1474 SC1 Natural and Physical Sciences with Lab | |
| Chemistry | 4 | 9 CHEM 2031 , CHEM 2038 , CHEM 2061 , CHEM 2068…9 CHEM 2031 , CHEM 2038 , CHEM 2061 , CHEM 2068 SC1 Natural and Physical Sciences with Lab | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 PHYS 2999AE SC1 Natural and Physical Sciences with Lab | |
| Physics 1 | 4 | 5 PHYS 2010 , PHYS 2321 SC1 Natural and Physical…5 PHYS 2010 , PHYS 2321 SC1 Natural and Physical Sciences with Lab | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 ENGL 1020 CO1 Composition | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 ENGL 1999AE AH2 Arts or Humanities | |
| United States History | 3 | 6 HIST 1361 , HIST 1362 HI1 Humanities | |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 MATH 2830 MA1 Mathematics | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 ECON 2012 SS1 Social Sciences | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 ECON 2022 SS1 Social Sciences | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 6 HIST 1016 , HIST 1026 HI1 Humanities or…6 HIST 1016 , HIST 1026 HI1 Humanities or International Perspectives | |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 4 PHYS 2999AE SC1 Natural and Physical Sciences with Lab | |
| Physics 2 | 4 | 5 PHYS 2020 , PHYS 2341 SC1 Natural and Physical…5 PHYS 2020 , PHYS 2341 SC1 Natural and Physical Sciences with Lab | |
| European History | 3 | 6 HIST 1211 , HIST 1212 HI1 Humanities or…6 HIST 1211 , HIST 1212 HI1 Humanities or International Perspectives | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 3 SPAN 2110 (ML3) AH4 Arts or Humanities | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | 6 SPAN 2110 (ML3), SPAN 2120 (ML4) AH4 Arts or Humanities | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 5 | 6 SPAN 2120 (ML4), SPAN 3999AE (ML5) AH4 Arts or Humanities | |
| Art History | 3 | 3 FINE 2600 Arts or Humanities | |
| Art History | 4 | 6 FINE 2600 , FINE 2610 Arts or Humanities | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 3 CHIN 2110 (ML3) | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | 6 CHIN 2110 (ML3), CHIN 2120 (ML4) | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 5 | 6 CHIN 2120 (ML4), CHIN 3999AE (ML5) | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 PSCI 1001 SS1 Social Sciences | |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 FINE 1100 Arts | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 3 FREN 2110 (ML3) | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | 6 FREN 2110 (ML3), FREN 2120 (ML4) | |
| French Language and Culture | 5 | 6 FREN 2120 (ML4), FREN 3999AE (ML5) | |
| French Literature | 3 | 3 FREN 2120 (ML3) | |
| French Literature | 4 | 3 FREN 3999AE (ML4) | |
| French Literature | 5 | 6 FREN 3999AE | |
| German Language and Literature | 3 | 3 GRMN 2110 (ML3) | |
| German Language and Literature | 4 | 6 GRMN 2110 (ML3), GRMN 2130 (ML4) | |
| German Language and Literature | 5 | 6 GRMN 2130 (ML4), GRMN 3999AE (ML5) | |
| Government and Politics: United States | 3 | 3 PSCI 1101 SS1 Social Sciences | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 3 MLNG 2999AE (ML3) | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | 6 MLNG 2999AE (ML4), MLNG 2999AE (ML5) | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 3 MLNG 2999AE (ML3) | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | 6 MLNG 2999AE (ML4), MLNG 2999AE (ML5) | |
| Latin | 3 | 3 LATN 2010 (ML3) | |
| Latin | 4 | 6 LATN 2010 (ML3), LATN 2020 (ML4) | |
| Physics C (Elec and Mag) | 3 | 4 PHYS 2999AE SC1 Natural and Physical Sciences with Lab | |
| Physics C (Elec and Mag) | 4 | 5 PHYS 2331 , PHYS 2341 SC1 Natural and Physical…5 PHYS 2331 , PHYS 2341 SC1 Natural and Physical Sciences with Lab | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 PHYS 2999AE SC1 Natural and Physical Sciences with Lab | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 5 PHYS 2311 , PHYS 2321 SC1 Natural and Physical…5 PHYS 2311 , PHYS 2321 SC1 Natural and Physical Sciences with Lab | |
| Precalculus | 3 | 3 MATH 1999AE MA1 Mathematics | |
| Precalculus | 4 | 4 MATH 1130 MA1 Mathematics | |
| Research | 4 | 6 ENGL 2030 , ENGL2999AE (3 Credits)* CO2 Composition | |
| Seminar | 4 | 6 ENGL2999AE Humanities | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 3 SPAN 2120 (ML4) | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | 3 SPAN 3999AE (ML5) | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 5 | 6 SPAN 3999AE (ML5) | |
| Studio Art - 2-D Design | 3 | 3 FINE 1400 Arts | |
| Studio Art - 3-D Design | 3 | 3 FINE 1500 Arts |
Source: catalog.ucdenver.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 445 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 274 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 180 |
| Psychology | 155 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 132 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 116 |
| Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology | 102 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 98 |
Show the other 33 majors
| Music | 97 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 82 |
| Behavioral Neuroscience | 68 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 63 |
| Epidemiology | 58 |
| Civil Engineering | 56 |
| Education | 51 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 43 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 42 |
| Political Science and Government | 38 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 38 |
| English Language and Literature | 30 |
| Sociology | 28 |
| Geography | 28 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 27 |
| Biochemistry | 22 |
| Writing | 21 |
| Human Development and Family Studies | 18 |
| Biomedical Sciences | 18 |
| History | 18 |
| Mathematics | 16 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 14 |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | 14 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | 13 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 13 |
| Chemistry | 11 |
| Physics | 10 |
| Philosophy | 8 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 7 |
| Anthropology | 7 |
| Ethnic Studies | 6 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 |
| Construction Engineering | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Faith groups
Hillel, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO
3,052,498 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Denver International (DEN)
Nearest hub airport
Denver International (DEN)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 12.8 of 20
Elevation
5,381 ft
Time zone
Mountain
January low
18°F
July high
90°F
Annual snowfall
49.0 in
Days at 90°F or higher
42 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,820 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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- Colorado State University Global8 mi
- University of Denver8 mi
- Metropolitan State University of Denver9 mi
- Regis University11 mi
- Colorado Christian University14 mi
- Colorado School of Mines20 mi
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