University of Colorado Denver (UCDHSC)

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University of Colorado Denver can be found in Denver, CO, a public college which focuses on only a select few programs offered. The students enrolled at UCDHSC number nearly twenty seven thousand each year, and is one of the largest schools in the state.

Students can submit either the ACT or SAT scores at University of Colorado Denver. A score in the range of 1000 to 1220 on the SAT exam, or 20 to 27 on the ACT exam is among the 25th - 75th percentile range among accepted students. By applying sampled GPA data from over 150 schools, we are able to estimate that the UCDHSC average GPA ranges from 3.06 to 3.45 for accepted students. 67% of all students that apply are granted admission to University of Colorado Denver, from which 25% choose to enroll. Based on historical acceptance rate data, the projected UCDHSC acceptance rate 2021 is estimated to be 60%. You can get more information from the admissions office website at ucdenver.edu.

Overall UCDHSC Acceptance Rate - Fall 2020

67.3%

The overall acceptance rate for University of Colorado Denver was reported as 67.3% in Fall 2020 with over 9,570 college applications submitted to UCDHSC. Both in state and out of state applicants are included in these figures. We do not have data on transfer acceptance rates currently.

Accepted Applicants Profile

  • UCDHSC ACT Scores: 20 - 27
  • UCDHSC Average GPA: 3.06 - 3.45

How Hard Is It to Get into University of Colorado Denver?

Applicant Selectivity: Medium

When determining how difficult it is for students to get into University of Colorado Denver, ACT/SAT test scores and high school average GPA ranges of accepted students of previous years can help estimate the selectivity of a school.

Historical Trend and Acceptance Rate 2024 Projection

The historical trend chart shows acceptance rates from the previous years, from which we have projected the acceptance rate for the 2024-2025 school year. The overall acceptance rate trend for UCDHSC has been on an upward trend when compared to previous years.

Acceptance Rate By Year

  • 2016-2017: 60.5%
  • 2017-2018: 65.2%
  • 2018-2019: 63.6%
  • 2019-2020: 67.3%
  • Projected UCDHSC Acceptance Rate 2024-2025: 60.4%

How Does UCDHSC Compare?

67.3%
This School
56.7%
National Avg

The acceptance rate for University of Colorado Denver is nineteen percent higher than the national average of all colleges which is around 56.7%.

Nearby Similar College Acceptance Rates

SchoolAcceptance Rate
University of Denver58.7%
Metropolitan State University of Denver61.3%
University of Colorado Boulder78.4%
University of Northern Colorado90.8%

Admissions Rates & Enrollment Rates - Details

General Recommendations & Requirements for Admissions

  • High School GPA Scores are Required
  • School Records are Required
  • Standardized Test Scores (SAT,ACT,...) are Required
  • TOEFL Exam (Foreign Language Students) are Required

Number of Applicants, Percent Accepted, and Enrolled Students (Fall 2020)

TotalMaleFemale
Applicants9,56537.6%62.4%
Admitted6,43837.2%62.8%
Enrolled1,58543.7%56.3%

Average ACT/SAT Scores of Applicants to UCDHSC (Fall 2020)

SAT® SectionScore Range
Critical Reading500 - 620
Math500 - 600
Total Score1000 - 1220
ACT®Score Range
English20 - 27
Math18 - 26
Composite Score20 - 27
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