More selective than 81% of Colorado colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
24% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 5% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 490 | 620 |
| SAT math | 490 | 600 |
| ACT composite | 23 | 32 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 980 | 1220 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 75% | 490–620 | 490–600 | 23–32 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 78% | 500–620 | 480–600 | 21–27 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus compared with other Colorado colleges?
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus has the 4th-lowest acceptance rate of 16 Colorado colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States Air Force Academy | 14% | 88% | — |
| 2 | Colorado College | 18% | 88% | $33,375 |
| 3 | Colorado School of Mines | 61% | 82% | $28,690 |
| 4 | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | 75% | 46% | $11,900 |
| 5 | Fort Lewis College | 77% | 36% | $17,296 |
| 6 | University of Denver | 78% | 76% | $36,131 |
| 7 | University of Colorado Boulder | 78% | 74% | $25,346 |
| 8 | Colorado Mesa University | 82% | 41% | $15,103 |
| 9 | University of Northern Colorado | 86% | 51% | $17,760 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Colorado colleges →
Who enrolls at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus admissions questions
What is the University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus acceptance rate?
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus accepts 75% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 11,336 of 14,569 applicants were admitted.
Does University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus require the SAT or ACT?
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 24% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 5% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus?
The middle 50% of University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus enrolled first-year students scored 980–1220 on the SAT and 23–32 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus?
14% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,628 of 11,336).
Is University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus getting harder to get into?
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus accepted 75% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 78% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus overview