University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Acceptance Rate
Denver, Colorado · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 14,569
- Admitted
- 11,336
- Yield
- 14.4%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus's acceptance rate has risen from 73% in 2014–15 to 77.8% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 7,220 to 14,569 (+102%) over that period.
Its 77.8% rate makes University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus more selective than about 46% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 17 tracked Colorado schools, it is more selective than about 65%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (80.9% for women vs 73.2% for men, a 7.7-point gap). University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 14.4% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 7,220 | 5,270 | 73% | 1,349 |
| 2015–16 | 8,615 | 5,808 | 67.4% | 1,372 |
| 2016–17 | 12,252 | 7,415 | 60.5% | 1,447 |
| 2017–18 | 11,373 | 7,418 | 65.2% | 1,515 |
| 2018–19 | 11,315 | 7,200 | 63.6% | 1,746 |
| 2019–20 | 9,565 | 6,438 | 67.3% | 1,585 |
| 2020–21 | 9,458 | 6,271 | 66.3% | 1,397 |
| 2021–22 | 14,428 | 10,395 | 72% | 1,688 |
| 2022–23 | 15,631 | 11,658 | 74.6% | 1,698 |
| 2023–24 | 14,569 | 11,336 | 77.8% | 1,628 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 8,717 | 7,051 | 80.9% |
| Men | 5,852 | 4,285 | 73.2% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 500–620 | 24% |
| SAT Math | 480–600 | |
| ACT Composite | 21–27 | 5% |
How University of Colorado compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus's acceptance rate?
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus's acceptance rate is 77.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (11,336 admitted of 14,569 applicants).
Is University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus test optional?
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus?
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus received 14,569 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 11,336.
What SAT score do you need for University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus?
Admitted students at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus typically scored 500–620 on SAT Reading/Writing and 480–600 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus getting harder to get into?
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 73% in 2014–15 to 77.8% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.ucdenver.edu/.