Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
U. Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus admits about 7 in 10 applicants (75%). That puts it in the "Accessible" tier, more selective than 55% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.
Out of every 100 applicants…
The funnel
$50 to apply
Can be waived for applicants with financial need.
Grants credit for AP exams
Men and women
Men were admitted at 69%, women at 78%.
Where applicants live
Colorado applicants were admitted at 80%, applicants from other states at 81%, and international applicants at 34%.
All applicants in the same class: 75%
Of those admitted, 20% from Colorado enrolled, against 4.4% from other states.
Counted by where applicants lived when they applied, which can differ from who qualifies for in-state tuition. A group's rate reflects who applies from there as well as how the college chooses.
Yield
13% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.
Applying early
Early action (not binding)
Where you stand
How U. Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus reads a record
and GPA are both very important; tests are considered. 40% of first-years who sent test scores had a 3.75 or higher. Scores are recommended. 23% of first-years sent an SAT and 2% an ACT. Most high schools no longer rank; this college doesn't lean on it. Recommends 4 years of math and English. See the years by subject
What they look at
| Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | |||||
| Rigor of high school record | Very important | ||||
| Class rank | Not considered | ||||
| Academic GPA | Very important | ||||
| Test scores | Considered | ||||
| Essay | Not considered | ||||
| Recommendations | Not considered | ||||
| Personal | |||||
| Interview | Not considered | ||||
| Extracurricular activities | Not considered | ||||
| Talent or ability | Not considered | ||||
| Character and personal qualities | Considered | ||||
| First generation | Not considered | ||||
| Alumni relation (legacy) | Not considered | ||||
| Geographic residence | Not considered | ||||
| State residency | Not considered | ||||
| Religious affiliation | Not considered | ||||
| Volunteer work | Not considered | ||||
| Work experience | Not considered | ||||
| Demonstrated interest | Not considered | ||||
From the federal survey: high school record required; college-prep program considered; English proficiency test required
Transferring in
67% of transfer applicants were admittedvs. 75% of first-year applicants
3,210 applied · 2,147 admitted · 1,178 enrolled
Transfers may start in the fall, spring, and summer.
At least 1 credit completed to apply as a transfer.
Minimum college GPA: 2.4
Minimum high school GPA: 2.5
Grants credit for course work completed at another college
Dates
- Fall entry: priority date August 1
- Spring entry: priority date January 1
- Summer entry: priority date June 1
What the application needs
- High school transcript
- Recommended for some
- College transcripts
- Required
- Essay or personal statement
- Required
- Interview
- Not required
- Standardized test scores
- Not required
- Statement of good standing from a prior college
- Required
Applying
The regular round, as the college reports it. Early rounds have their own dates.
- Apply by August 1 for fall 2025.
- Decisions are sent on a rolling basis.
- There's no set reply date.
- Admitted students may postpone enrollment for a gap year.
What you'll need in high school
Requires a high school diploma; accepts the GED.
Recommends a college-preparatory program in high school.
| Years of | Recommended |
|---|---|
| English | 4 |
| Math | 4 |
| Science (lab: 2) | 3 |
| Foreign language | 2 |
| Social studies | 3 |
| History | 1 |
| Academic electives | 2 |
| Total | 19 |
A unit is a year of the subject; lab science is part of science.
On the admissions map
↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)
Fall 2024 first-years
First-years' high school GPA
Average GPA 3.52
From the 82% of first-years who reported a GPA.
High schools grade differently, and colleges recalculate or weight GPAs their own way, so compare this college only with itself.
First-years by high school GPA (4.0 scale)
- 4.025%
- 3.75–3.9915%
- 3.50–3.7416%
- 3.25–3.4915%
- 3.00–3.2416%
- below 3.013%
The middle half had GPAs of 3.00–3.99.
All nine bands
| GPA | Sent test scores |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | 25.0% |
| 3.75–3.99 | 15.0% |
| 3.50–3.74 | 16.0% |
| 3.25–3.49 | 15.0% |
| 3.00–3.24 | 16.0% |
| 2.50–2.99 | 13.0% |
| 2.0–2.49 | 0.0% |
| 1.0–1.99 | 0.0% |
| below 1.0 | 0.0% |
19% were in the top tenth of their high school class, 44% in the top quarter, of the 56% whose high school reported a rank.
Source:University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Common Data Set 2024–25, Fall 2024About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Test scores
What enrolled first-years scored
The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1100 on the SAT, 70 points below the median for colleges that report scores.
Recommended
Scores are recommended, not required. For students entering in fall 2026.
Where would you land?
Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint
Score bands
43% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 1000–1199.
45% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 500–599.
Shares of the 23% of first-years who sent an SAT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Who submitted scores?
submitted SAT
341 studentssubmitted ACT
31 studentsRead with care: fewer than half of enrolled students submitted either test, so these ranges may run high. Learn about admissions.
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26;University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Common Data Set 2024–25, Fall 2026 applicants;University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Common Data Set 2024–25, Fall 2024;University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Common Data Set 2024–25, 2024–25;University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Common Data Set 2024–25, Fall 2025 cycleAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)