CU Denver
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus · Denver, Colorado · Public
CU Denver admitted 75% of 14,931 applicants (Common Data Set 2024-2025). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 980–1220 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 47% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at CU Denver
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Application deadlines
CU Denver’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application fee is $50 ($75 for international applicants), and CU Denver accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check CU Denver’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
CU Denver doesn’t report an early decision or early action round.
What admissions weighs
How CU Denver rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- GPA
Important
- –
Considered
- Test scores
- Character
Not considered
- Course rigor
- Class rank
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religion
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.52 GPA. 19% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $32,823 in-state and $51,015 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $15,303 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
Quick answers
What is CU Denver’s acceptance rate?
CU Denver admitted 75% of applicants: 11,151 of 14,931 (Common Data Set 2024-2025).
When is CU Denver’s application deadline?
CU Denver uses rolling admission for 2026–27 and has no early round on the Common App, so applying early in the fall gives you the best shot at open spots and aid.
What SAT score do you need for CU Denver?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 980 to 1220, with a median around 1101. A score at or above 1101 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is CU Denver’s application fee?
The application fee is $50 ($75 for international applicants) for 2026–27, and CU Denver accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Does CU Denver have supplemental essays?
No. CU Denver doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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