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University of Colorado Denver

Scholarship

科罗拉多大学丹佛分校

QS —Times —US News #169
Colorado, USA$35,000/year40% Acceptance Rate

University of Colorado Denver is located in the United States. Rankings: US News #169. Undergraduate tuition about $35,000/year; acceptance rate about 75%. Care4YA score 48.5.

Care4YA Index

Model-estimated

48.5/100

Score estimated by model — for reference only.

Dimension Scores

Outcomes

37.3

Resources

74.6

Selectivity

35.2

Affordability

72.0

Methodology vcare4ya-a1

University of Colorado Denver, an urban research university, offers targeted strengths in STEM fields, anchored by its College of Engineering, Design and Computing. The institution excels in comprehensive engineering disciplines, including Biomedical, Civil, Construction, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering, alongside robust Computer Science and Cybersecurity programs. It also provides highly specialized quantitative pathways, such as Data Science, Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence, and multiple applied mathematics tracks featuring accelerated five-year BS/MS options. In the life sciences, students can pursue focused Biology tracks—including Biotechnology, Microbiology, and Integrative Biology—as well as Biochemistry and Chemistry, equipping graduates for advanced technical, analytical, and research-driven roles.

U.S. News Rankings

Rank History

Best Global Universities · 2026 #447

The vertical axis shows rank position — lower is better; years without published data are omitted.

Graduate Program Rankings

Business (MBA)

  • Accounting#94*2026
  • Business Analytics#80*2026
  • Entrepreneurship#68*2026
  • Executive MBA#59*2026
  • Finance#113*2026
  • Information Systems#41*2026
  • International#42*2026
  • Management#78*2026
  • Marketing#91*2026
  • Part-time MBA#53*2026

Education

  • Best Education Schools#84*2026

Engineering

  • Best Engineering Schools#134*2026

Health

  • Clinical Psychology#59*2026
  • Health Care Management#33*2026
  • Nursing-Midwifery#1*2026
  • Pharmacy#20*2026
  • Physical Therapy#12*2026

Public Affairs

  • Best Public Affairs Programs#20*2026
  • Environmental Policy and Management#92026
  • Local Government Management#12*2026
  • Nonprofit Management#18*2026
  • Public Finance and Budgeting#72026
  • Public Management and Leadership#192026

Science

  • Biological Sciences#55*2026
  • Biostatistics#302026
  • Statistics#79*2026

Social Sciences & Humanities

  • Psychology#107*2026

* Tied rank.

How to Read These Rankings

Best Global Universities: Compares universities worldwide almost entirely on academic research: publication and citation impact, international collaboration, and research reputation by field — undergraduate teaching and campus experience are barely measured. It is best used to judge research strength and the platform for graduate study, and is only an indirect reference for undergraduate choices.

Graduate program rankings: Ranks schools field by field (business, engineering, law, medicine, education, and their specialties), mainly on reputation surveys of deans and professionals in each discipline, plus employment outcomes and research indicators for some fields; not every field is updated every year. It shows how a specific program is regarded within its profession — most useful once you have a clear field in mind for graduate study.

Rank data is compiled from publicly released U.S. News ranking snapshots, for school-selection reference only; all rights remain with U.S. News & World Report.

Campus location

Marker shows approximate campus location

Deadline

January 5

Intake

September

Living Cost

$16,000

At a Glance

Enrollment

28,631

Undergraduate

17,670

Graduate

10,961

Student–faculty ratio (university)

17:1

6-Year Graduation Rate

46.7%

Retention Rate

72.7%

Avg Net Price / Year

$11,900

Median Earnings

$64,270

International Students

10.4%

Source: college_scorecard · 2026 data — for reference only

UnclassifiedGraduate programs

Admission data reference

Reviewed dataset — always confirm on the official website.
TOEFL guideline
80
IELTS guideline
6
SAT mid-50%
980–1220
Acceptance rate (data)
74.7%
Data source
IPEDS_2023 (Data year 2023)

Programs Offered

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  • Accounting

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  • Acting for the Screen

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  • Anthropology

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  • Applied Science: Professional Studies

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  • Architecture

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  • Art Practices

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  • Biochemistry

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  • Biology - Biotechnology

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  • Biology - Human Biology

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  • Biology - Integrative Biology

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  • Biology - Microbiology

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  • Biology - Organisms and Ecosystems

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  • Biomedical Engineering

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  • Business Intelligence and AI

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  • Chemistry

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  • Civil Engineering

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  • Climate Change Studies - Natural Sciences

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  • Climate Change Studies - Policy

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  • Climate Change Studies - Society

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  • Communication

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  • Community-Based Early Childhood

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  • Computer Science

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  • Construction Engineering and Management

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  • Construction Management

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  • Criminal Justice

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  • Criminal Justice/Public Administration

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  • Criminal Justice/Public Policy

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  • Cybersecurity

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  • Data Science

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  • Digital Design

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  • Early Childhood Education

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  • Early Childhood Education Licensure

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  • Economics

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  • Economics BA/Mathematics

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  • Education and Learning Sciences

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  • Electrical Engineering

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  • Elementary Education

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  • Elementary Education with CLDE Added Endorsement

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  • English

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  • English - Creative Writing

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  • English - Literature and Film

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  • English Language Arts

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  • English Writing

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  • Entrepreneurship

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  • Ethnic Studies

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  • Film & Television

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  • Finance

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  • Financial Management

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  • General Business

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  • Geography

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  • Geography - Environment

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  • Geography - Environmental Science

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  • Geography - Urban Studies and Planning

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  • History

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  • Human Development and Family Relations

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  • Human Resources Management

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  • Illustration

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  • Information Systems

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  • Information and Cybersecurity Management

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  • Integrated Health Studies

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  • Integrated Studies

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  • Interdisciplinary Studies

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  • International Business

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  • International Studies

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  • Law Studies

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  • Management

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  • Marketing

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  • Mathematics

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  • Mathematics - Applied

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  • Mathematics - Data Science

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  • Mathematics - Probability and Statistics

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  • Mathematics – Secondary

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  • Mechanical Engineering

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  • Middle School Math

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  • Middle School Mathematics

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  • Philosophy

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  • Photography

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  • Physics

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  • Political Science

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  • Political Science - Politics and Public Policy

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  • Psychology

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  • Public Administration

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  • Public Administration/Criminal Justice

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  • Public Health

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  • Risk Management and Insurance

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  • Science

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  • Secondary Science

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  • Social Studies

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  • Social Work

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  • Sociology

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  • Sociology - Gender and Society

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  • Spanish

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  • Spanish Language

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  • Special Education

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  • Special Education Generalist

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  • Sports Business

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Requirements

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL 80
  • Personal Statement
  • Recommendation Letters

Tuition (USD)

$35,000/year

Tuition (CNY)

¥248,500/year

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