For the 2023-2024 academic year: The average cost of attendance of an international student (Tuition Cost + Living Expenses) for undergraduate students is approximately $48,000 - $52,000, and for graduate students it is approximately $44,308 - $77,931.
University of Colorado Denver
Denver, Colorado
$44,308 - $77,931
The University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver), located in the heart of Denver, Colorado, is a renowned public research university known for its academic excellence and commitment to student success. It was established in 1912 and is a part of the University of Colorado system. CU Denver provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in their chosen careers. Denver is a hub for industries such as technology, finance, healthcare, energy, and more. The city's strong economy and business ecosystem offer abundant internship, job, and networking opportunities for CU Denver students.
Points of Pride
- CU Denver is ranked among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High research activity" by Carnegie Foundation.
- The University of Colorado Denver is ranked in the top 5% among the approximately 4,500 universities and colleges in the United States.
- 17:1 Student-to-faculty ratio; 43% Classes with Fewer Than 20 Students.
- 8% Higher Salaries, 10 years after graduation, our alumni earn more than their peers who studied at other Colorado 4-year institutions.
- More than 70% of full-time undergraduates receive financial aid packages worth an average of more than $13,000.
- 84% graduates reported employment within 1 year of graduation.
- Top employers for Business School graduates - Arrow Electronics, Ball Corporation, Centura Health, Charles Schwab, DaVita, First Bank, KPMG, Plante Moran.
University Highlights
U.S. News & World Report
- Denver, Colorado is a major city in the western United States and is ranked the #2 best place to live in the US.
- #219 in National Universities
- #112 in Top Public Schools
- #223 in Best Value Schools
- America’s Best College” in the south for more than 10 consecutive years.
US News & World Report Rankings – Undergraduate
- #165 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs
- #164 in Undergraduate Business Programs
- #172 in Undergraduate Computer Science Programs
US News & World Report Rankings – Graduate
- #135-149 in Best Graduate Business Schools
- #138 in Best Graduate Engineering Schools
- #79 in Graduate Biomedical Engineering / Bioengineering Programs
- #117 in Graduate Civil Engineering Programs
- #150 in Graduate Electrical / Electronic / Communications Engineering Programs
- #138 in Graduate Mechanical Engineering Programs
- #68 in Graduate Biological Sciences Programs
- #26 in Graduate Biostatistics Programs
- #161 in Graduate Computer Science Programs
Programs
UnderGraduate
- Accounting (BSBA)
- Anthropology (BA)
- Applied Mathematics (BS)- STEM Designated
- Architecture (BS)
- BA in International Studies to MA in Political Science (4+1)
- BA in Philosophy to MH in Humanities, Philosophy and Theory (4+1)
- Bachelor of Arts to Master of Arts in Economics (4+1)
- Bachelor of Arts to Master of Arts in Political Science (4+1)
- Bachelor of Arts to Master of Arts in Sociology (4+1)
- Bachelor of Science to Master of Science in Chemistry (4+1)
- Bachelor of Science to Master of Science in Statistics (4+1)
- Biochemistry (BS)- STEM designated
- Bioengineering (BS)- STEM Designated
- Biology (BS)- STEM Designated
- Business Administration in Risk Management and Insurance (BSBA)
- Business Administration to Master of Science in Marketing (4+1)
- Business Administration- Entrepreneurship (BSBA)
- Business undecided
- Chemistry (BS)- STEM Designated
- Civil Engineering (BS)- STEM Designated
- Communication (BA)
- Computer Science (BA)- STEM Designated
- Computer Science (BS)- STEM designated
- Construction Engineering and Management (BS)- STEM Designated
- Construction Management (BS)
- Cybersecurity (BS)- STEM Designated
- Economics (BA)
- Economics BA/Mathematics BS Dual Degree – STEM Designated
- Economics in International College-Beijing (BA)
- Education and Human Development (BA)
- Electrical Engineering (BS)- STEM designated
- English- Creative Writing (BA)
- English- Film Studies (BA)
- English- Literature (BA)
- Entrepreneurship (BSBA)
- Ethnic Studies (BA)
- Film and Television (BFA)
- Finance (BSBA)
- Financial Management (BSBA)
- Geography (BA)
- Geography, Environment, Society, and Sustainability (BA)
- Geography- Environmental Science (BA)
- Geography- Environmental Science Education (BA)
- Geography- Urban Studies and Planning (BA)
- History (BA)
- Human Resources Management (BSBA)
- Information Systems (BSBA)
- Integrated Health Studies (BA)
- Integrated Studies (BA, BS)
- Interdisciplinary Studies (BA)
- International Business (BSBA)
- International Studies (BA)
- Management (BSBA)
- Marketing (BSBA)
- Mathematics (BS)- STEM Designated
- Mathematics- Data Science (BS)- STEM Designated
- Mathematics- Probability and Statistics (BS)- STEM Designated
- Mechanical Engineering (BS)- STEM designated
- Music- Music Business Emphasis, Audition Track (BS)
- Music- Music Business Emphasis, Non-Audition Track (BS)
- Music- Performance Emphasis (BS)
- Music- Recording Arts Emphasis, Audition Track (BS)
- Music- Recording Arts Emphasis, Non-Audition Track (BS)
- Music- Singer/Songwriter Emphasis (BS)
- Philosophy (BA)
- Political Science (BA)
- Political Science, Public Policy (BA)
- Psychology (BA)
- Psychology (BS)
- Public Health (BA)
- Public Health (BS)
- Public Health BA or BS to MPH (4+1)
- Pure and Applied Physics (BS)
- Sociology (BA)
- Spanish- International Language and Culture for the Professions (BA)
- Spanish- Language, Literature, and Culture (BA)
- Sports Business (BSBA)
- Visual Arts- 3D Graphics and Animation Emphasis (BFA)
- Visual Arts- Art History Emphasis (BFA)
- Visual Arts- Art Practices Emphasis (BFA)
- Visual Arts- Digital Design Emphasis (BFA)
- Visual Arts- Illustration Emphasis (BFA)
- Visual Arts- Photography Emphasis (BFA)
Graduate
- Accelerated Master of Public Administration (MPA)
- Applied Mathematics MS- STEM Designated
- Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration - Master of Public Policy (BA MPP)- pathway program
- Chemistry MS- STEM Designated
- Criminal Justice in Emergency Management & Homeland Security (MCJ)
- Dual Master of Architecture & Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MARCH MURP)
- Dual Master of Public Administration - Juris Doctor (MPA/JD)
- Dual Master of Public Administration - MA in Applied Geography and Geospatial Sciences (MA MPA)
- Dual Master of Public Administration - Master of Arts in Economics (MA MPA)
- Dual Master of Public Administration - Master of Criminal Justice (MPA/MCJ)
- Dual Master of Public Administration - Master of Public Health (MPA/MPH)
- Dual Master of Public Administration - Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MPA/MURP)
- Dual Master of Urban and Regional Planning & Master of Public Health (MURP/MPH)
- Economics MA/Mathematics MS Dual Degree (MS)- STEM Designated
- Education and Human Development - BA to MA
- Executive Master of Business Administration, Health Administration (MBA)
- Executive Master of Public Administration (MPA)
- Executive MBA (MBA)
- Master of Architecture (M.Arch)
- Master of Arts in Anthropology
- Master of Arts in Applied Geography & Geospatial Science
- Master of Arts in Communication
- Master of Arts in Counseling, Clinical Mental Health
- Master of Arts in Counseling, School Counseling
- Master of Arts in Couple and Family Therapy
- Master of Arts in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education
- Master of Arts in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education (Endorsement)
- Master of Arts in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education, District Partnership
- Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction, Critical Pedagogy
- Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education
- Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education Specialist (Endorsement)
- Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education Specialist (License)
- Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education, Teacher Education Program Residency with Boulder Journey School
- Master of Arts in Economics
- Master of Arts in Economics and Master of Science in Finance (Dual) (MS)
- Master of Arts in English
- Master of Arts in Health Economics
- Master of Arts in History
- Master of Arts in History, Public History
- Master of Arts in Humanities
- Master of Arts in Leadership for Educational Organizations, Leading Change for Student
- Master of Arts in Leadership for Educational Organizations, Principal (License)
- Master of Arts in Learning Design & Technology (MA Endorsement)
- Master of Arts in Learning, Developmental and Family Sciences, Friends School Teacher Preparation Partnership
- Master of Arts in Learning, Developmental and Family Sciences, Human Development and Family Relations
- Master of Arts in Learning, Developmental and Family Sciences, Learning
- Master of Arts in Literacy Education
- Master of Arts in Literacy Education, English Education
- Master of Arts in Literacy Education, Reading and Writing, Reading Specialist (Endorsement)
- Master of Arts in Political Science
- Master of Arts in Research and Evaluation Methods
- Master of Arts in Sociology
- Master of Arts in Spanish
- Master of Arts in Special Education
- Master of Arts in Special Education, Applied Behavior Analysis
- Master of Arts in Special Education, Generalist (Endorsement)
- Master of Arts in STEM Education, Math- STEM Designated
- Master of Arts in STEM Education, Math-Science- STEM Designated
- Master of Arts in STEM Education, Science - STEM Designated
- Master of Arts in Teaching, Elementary Education (License)
- Master of Arts in Teaching, English Education (License)
- Master of Arts in Teaching, Middle School Math (License)
- Master of Arts in Teaching, Secondary Math (License)
- Master of Arts in Teaching, Secondary Science (License)
- Master of Arts in Teaching, Social Studies (License)
- Master of Arts in Teaching, Special Education Generalist (License)
- Master of Arts in Teaching, World Languages, French (License)
- Master of Arts in Teaching, World Languages, Spanish (License)
- Master of Business Administration, Health Administration
- Master of Criminal Justice
- Master of Criminal Justice, Crime Analysis
- Master of Criminal Justice, Disasters, Hazards & Emergency Management
- Master of Criminal Justice, Gender-Based Violence
- Master of Engineering + Master of Urban and Regional Planning (Meng MURP)- STEM Designated
- Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering- STEM Designated
- Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering- STEM Designated
- Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering- STEM Designated
- Master of Humanities in Philosophy and Theory
- Master of Humanities in Visual Studies
- Master of Humanities or Social Science in Ethnic Studies
- Master of Humanities or Social Science in Social Justice
- Master of Humanities or Social Science in Women and Gender Studies
- Master of Integrated Science – STEM designated
- Master of Landscape Architecture
- Master of Public Administration
- Master of Public Administration, Disasters, Hazards & Emergency Management
- Master of Public Administration, Education Policy
- Master of Public Administration, Environmental Policy & Management
- Master of Public Administration, Gender-Based Violence
- Master of Public Administration, Local Government
- Master of Public Administration, Managing for Social Equity
- Master of Public Administration, Nonprofit Management
- Master of Public Administration, Public Policy Analysis
- Master of Public Policy
- Master of Public Policy, Education Policy
- Master of Public Policy, Environmental Policy
- Master of Public Policy, Policy Analysis and Methods
- Master of Public Policy, Policy Entrepreneurship and Advocacy
- Master of Science Environmental Sciences, Air Quality – STEM designated
- Master of Science Environmental Sciences, Ecosystems – STEM designated
- Master of Science Environmental Sciences, Environmental Health – STEM designated
- Master of Science Environmental Sciences, Environmental Science Education – STEM designated
- Master of Science Environmental Sciences, Hazardous Waste – STEM designated
- Master of Science Environmental Sciences, Water Quality – STEM designated
- Master of Science in Accounting - STEM designated
- Master of Science in Business Analytics - STEM designated
- Master of Science in Civil Engineering- STEM Designated
- Master of Science in Computer Science- STEM Designated
- Master of Science in Electrical Engineering- STEM Designated
- Master of Science in Environmental Sciences
- Master of Science in Finance and Risk Management
- Master of Science in Global Energy Management (GEM)
- Master of Science in Historic Preservation
- Master of Science in Information Systems – STEM designated
- Master of Science in Integrative Biology – STEM designated
- Master of Science in International Business
- Master of Science in Management
- Master of Science in Marketing
- Master of Science in Mathematics Education- STEM Designated
- Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering- STEM Designated
- Master of Science in Recording Arts, Media Forensics Emphasis
- Master of Science in Statistics- STEM Designated
- Master of Science in Taxation
- Master of Social Science
- Master of Social Science in Community Health Science
- Master of Social Science in Society and the Environment
- Master of Social Sciences or Humanities in International Studies
- Master of Urban and Regional Planning
- Master of Urban Design
- New Directions MA
- One Year MBA
- Political Science MA/MBA Dual Degree
- Professional Master of Business Administration
- Professional MBA
- Recording Arts (MS)
For a complete list of majors please visit the URL:
www.ucdenver.edu/programs/1
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Fall (August), Summer (June) and Spring (January).Accreditation
University of Colorado Denver is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
The undergraduate programs in bioengineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering and mechanical engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. The undergraduate program in computer science is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET.
The Business School at the University of Colorado Denver has sustained AACSB accreditation at both undergraduate and graduate levels for more than 30 years.
