Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 74.6%
- Average SAT
- 1,145
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 1,030–1,260
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 24
- Total Enrollment
- 10,686
Admissions Overview
University of Colorado Denver is less selective with a 74.58% acceptance rate. Most applicants who meet basic requirements will gain admission. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1030-1260 on the SAT, with an average of 1145. These scores sit slightly below national averages, making the school accessible to solid B students. The university primarily serves Colorado residents, with 90.60% of students coming from in-state. Given its reputation for health sciences education and research, admissions officers seek students interested in healthcare careers, particularly those drawn to the medical and dental programs that anchor the Anschutz campus.