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Overview of University of Colorado Denver

Mission Statement

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The University of Colorado Denver is committed to become the premier urban research university with nationally ranked programs of teaching, clinical care and community service throughout Colorado.• Provide access to higher education for undergraduate, graduate, and professional students with increased multicultural diversity through recruitment and pipeline initiatives.• Offer new interdisciplinary programs of education and research in the life sciences, professional programs and liberal arts. • Become a more entrepreneurial university with two campuses in the Denver/Aurora metropolitan area and the state.• Develop regional business and community partnerships that stimulate new programs and an improved economy.

Quick Facts

24,108 students

60% admitted

$6,336 tuition/year

  • 11,800 full time
  • 12,308 part time
  • 5,356 men full time
  • 6,444 women full time
  • 5,413 applied
  • 3,235 admitted
  • 1,086 enrolled
  • $19,512 out of state
  • $1,058 fees
  • $10,090 room & board
  • $2,076 books

Social Stream

At a Glance

Institution Type: Public
Campus Setting: Large city
Highest Degree Offered: Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice
Level of Institution: Four or more years
Calendar: Semester
24,108 Students
Non-Degree Undergrads Graduates
Reviews: In Three Sentences
  • CVEN Student from Denver, CO
  • 0
  • “This is a great university for commuting or working (full-time) students. The tuition is reasonable, population is diverse, and the professors are accessible. Overall, a great buy if you live…”

  • May-23-2012 » Read More
  • Wenda from Littleton, CO
  • 0
  • “The University of Denver I believe is a very good school. It is a pretty big campus with many different types of people. They have very good science programs.…”

  • Sep-09-2012 » Read More
  • Courtney from Parker, CO
  • 0
  • “The campus is one of the most efficient in terms of class schedules and use of classroom space. The atmosphere is fast paced and exciting lying in the heart of…”

  • Jan-07-2012 » Read More
  • Caitlin from Lakewood, CO
  • 0
  • “The school offers a wide variety of classes for all majors. The professors are generally knowledgeable and approachable. There's a lot of diversity in the student body. …”

  • Jan-11-2012 » Read More

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Am I Enjoying Being Here
  • 5
  • Valerie from Centennial, CO
  • Dec-26-2011 I am a current student here

    The groups and involvement is great. Professors really know what they are doing and know how to teach the material needed for further education.

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  • 5
  • Christianna from Denver, CO
  • Oct-10-2011 I am a current student here

    The campus is very diverse with a wide representation of many cultures, ethnicities, and religions. The location in downtown Denver is superb, close to many non-chain restaurant options for grabbing food and within close proximity to many places of employment for part-time work students.

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