2025 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$14,630
Net Price
72%
Admitted
16%
Enrolled
48%
Graduation Rate
17/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 24,267. In 2021, there were 336 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #9 in Colorado and ranks #993 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Master, Doctor
Psychology Graduates
336
Total Enrollment
24,267
Type
Public, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
Ranking for University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
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Colorado Rank
Combining ranking factors for 16 schools that offer psychology degrees in Colorado, University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus ranks #9.
U.S. Rank
Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus ranks #993.
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus offers Behavioral Neuroscience, General Psychology and Research Psychology at the bachelor level. At the master level, the university offers Counseling and Applied Psychology, General Psychology and School Psychology. At the doctorate level Counseling and Applied Psychology, Medical Psychology and School Psychology are offered.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
| Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS | MA | PhD |
| Behavioral Neuroscience | 56 | – | – |
| Counseling and Applied Psychology | – | 14 | 12 |
| General Psychology | 167 | 5 | – |
| Medical Psychology | – | – | 4 |
| Research Psychology | 56 | – | – |
| School Psychology | – | 14 | 8 |
| Total Graduates | 279 | 33 | 24 |
Psychology Program Accreditation(s)
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 14,428 students applied to the University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus. The university admitted 72% and 16% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for Colorado universities is 12,853. On average, all Colorado institutions admit 83% and 20% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 75%. Compared to all Colorado four or more years colleges, the percentage is 71%.
The overall graduation rate for University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is 48%, compared to 53% for all Colorado universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 59%.
Compare CU Denver to Colorado Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus to the average of all Colorado four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
CU Denver
14,428
Applicants
72%
Percent Admitted
16%
Percent Enrolled
75%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
48%
Graduation Rate
CO Colleges
12,853
Applicants
83%
Percent Admitted
20%
Percent Enrolled
71%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
53%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 5,696 or 86% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 942 or 14% part-time faculty members employed at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 4,710 or 71%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
CU Denver
17 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
86%
Percent Full-Time
14%
Percent Part-Time
71%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
CO Colleges
15 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
53%
Percent Full-Time
47%
Percent Part-Time
49%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $8,160, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,460.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $6,984 and the average cost for graduate fees is $1,068.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
| Expenses for University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | 2021-2022 |
| On Campus Room & Board | $13,790 |
| On-Campus Living Expenses | $6,300 |
| Total Living Expenses | $20,090 |
| Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $8,160 |
| Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $1,460 |
| Total Undergraduate Expenses | $29,710 |
| In-State, Graduate Tuition | $6,984 |
| In-State, Graduate Fees | $1,068 |
| Total Graduate Expenses | $8,052 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is $14,630. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Net Price by Family Income
Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus presented by family income bracket.
Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
| Average Net Price by Income | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 |
| $0 – $30,000 | $10,404 | $8,376 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $12,017 | $9,701 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $15,406 | $14,032 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $19,860 | $20,018 |
| $110,001 and more | $21,504 | $22,082 |
Compare University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus to all Colorado universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
CU Denver
$29,710
Cost to Attend
$8,268
Average Financial Aid
83%
Percent Receiving Aid
$14,630
Net Price
CO Colleges
$33,618
Cost to Attend
$13,144
Average Financial Aid
89%
Percent Receiving Aid
$19,516
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 1,036 or 83%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 7,383 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $8,268.
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or Scholarship Aid | 7,383 | $8,268 |
| Pell Grants | 3,845 | $5,292 |
| Federal Student Loans | 3,757 | $7,445 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
CU Denver
7,383
Grant or Scholarship Aid
49%
Grants or Scholarships
3,845
Number of Pell Grants
26%
Pell Grants
3,757
Federal Student Loans
25%
Federal Student Loans
CO Colleges
4,989
Grant or Scholarship Aid
52%
Grants or Scholarships
2,046
Number of Pell Grants
21%
Pell Grants
2,640
Federal Student Loans
27%
Federal Student Loans
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