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University of Colorado Denver (UCDHSC)
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- Denver, CO 80217
- OPEID College Code: 00450800
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- General Phone: (303) 556-5600
- Chancellor: M. Roy Wilson
- Website: www.ucdhsc.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 21,658
- College Alias: UCDHSC, UCHSC, DDC, CUD
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Mission Statement
- The University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center is a new university composed of three University of Colorado campuses -Downtown Denver, Ninth and Colorado, and Fitzsimons at Aurora. The University Of Colorado Board of Regents created the new university on July 1, 2004, with the consolidation of the University of Colorado at Denver and the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. The new university's mission spans the scopes of its parts and its vision is to:
- Become the premier urban research university with nationally ranked programs of teaching, clinical care and community service throughout Colorado.
- Provide access to higher education for undergraduate, graduate, and professional students with increased multicultural diversity through recruitment and pipeline initiatives.
- Offer new interdisciplinary programs of education and research in the life sciences, professional programs and liberal arts.
- Become a more entrepreneurial university with two campuses in the Denver/Aurora metropolitan area and the state.
- Develop regional business and community partnerships that stimulate new programs and an improved economy.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - UCDHSC Library Profile
- Hospital Services Available
- Grants Medical Degree
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Plus Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Doctoral, Professional Dominant
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Majority Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.cudenver.edu
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $100.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,296 | 1,673 | 2,969 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 846 (65%) | 1,200 (72%) | 2,046 (69%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 395 (47%) | 544 (45%) | 939 (46%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 296 | 31% |
| ACT ® Exam | 875 | 92% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 470 | 600 |
| SAT ® Math | 480 | 595 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 19 | 25 |
| ACT ® English | 19 | 25 |
| ACT ® Math | 18 | 24 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: UCDHSC Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 65%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 36% | 23% | 17% | 31% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,439 | $3,478 | $2,601 | $2,552 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Number in Default | 95 | 65 | 55 |
| Number in Repayment | 4,974 | 3,282 | 2,647 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $5,932 | $5,177 | $5,021 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $17,888 | $17,047 | $16,191 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,700 | $1,698 | $1,300 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,780 | $8,750 | - |
| Other Expenses | $2,430 | $2,907 | - |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $18,842 | $18,532 | $6,321 |
| Out of State | $30,798 | $30,402 | $17,491 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $7,632 | $6,875 | $6,321 |
| Out of State | $19,588 | $18,745 | $17,491 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $7,632 | $6,875 | $6,321 |
| Out of State | $19,588 | $18,745 | $17,491 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Dental School | $18,846 | $42,283 |
| Medical School | $23,543 | $76,861 |
| Pharmacy School | $15,188 | $29,018 |
| Other Programs | $11,420 | $29,540 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 21,658 Undergraduate: 11,702 Graduate: 8,296 Professional: 1,660
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 8,689 Female: 12,969
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 5,084 Female: 6,618
- Graduate Gender Male: 2,917 Female: 5,379
- Professional Gender Male: 688 Female: 972
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 9,794 Part-Time: 11,864
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 6,482 Part-Time: 5,220
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,908 Part-Time: 6,388
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 1,404 Part-Time: 256
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 672 | 3% |
| American Indian | 165 | 0.8% |
| Black | 819 | 4% |
| Asian | 1,514 | 7% |
| Hispanic | 1,860 | 9% |
| White | 14,286 | 66% |
| Unknown | 2,342 | 11% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 2,715 | 13% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,062 | 10% |
| Ages 20-21 | 2,040 | 9% |
| Ages 22-24 | 3,466 | 16% |
| Ages 25-29 | 4,567 | 21% |
| Ages 30-34 | 2,410 | 11% |
| Ages 35-39 | 1,568 | 7% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1,745 | 8% |
| Ages 50-65 | 1,037 | 5% |
| Age Over 65 | 35 | 0.2% |
| Age Uknown | 13 | 0.06% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 6,203 | 5,400 | 803 |
| Faculty Status | 4,425 | 3,657 | 768 |
| Tenured Faculty | 553 | 549 | 4 |
| Graduate Assistants | 518 | - | 518 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 4,322 | 3,557 | 765 |
| Primarily Instruction | 2,691 | 2,188 | 503 |
| Primarily Research | 1,382 | 1,316 | 66 |
| Primarily Public Service | 249 | 53 | 196 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 377 | 366 | 11 |
| Other Professionals | 666 | 643 | 23 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 838 | 834 | 4 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 252 | 251 | 1 |
| Skilled Crafts | 89 | 89 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 106 | 106 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $66,534 (506) | $70,667 (300) | $60,514 (206) |
| Professor | $99,152 (99) | $101,432 (72) | $93,069 (27) |
| Associate Professor | $76,719 (130) | $77,718 (81) | $75,067 (49) |
| Assistant Professor | $64,536 (94) | $63,393 (57) | $66,297 (37) |
| Instructor | $43,129 (175) | $44,696 (87) | $41,580 (88) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $109,048 (133) | $127,841 (61) | $93,126 (72) |
| Professor | $145,235 (37) | $154,983 (26) | $122,194 (11) |
| Associate Professor | $110,585 (38) | $116,855 (20) | $103,619 (18) |
| Assistant Professor | $88,708 (38) | $95,441 (15) | $84,316 (23) |
| Instructor | $77,827 (20) | - (-) | $77,827 (20) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $71,256 (639) | $76,401 (361) | $64,576 (278) |
| Professor | $104,506 (136) | $108,164 (98) | $95,070 (38) |
| Associate Professor | $79,832 (168) | $81,262 (101) | $77,677 (67) |
| Assistant Professor | $66,852 (132) | $66,455 (72) | $67,329 (60) |
| Instructor | $45,236 (195) | $44,696 (87) | $45,672 (108) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 72%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 58%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 39% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 38% |
| Female | 40% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 14% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 24% |
| Asian | 44% |
| Hispanic | 24% |
| White | 43% |
| Unknown | 42% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 13% |
| 5 Years | 30% |
| 6 Years | 39% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | 1 |
| Drug Related | 24 | 4 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 2 |
| Robbery | 3 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 45 | 45 |
| Vehicle Theft | 9 | 12 |
| Arson | 1 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Burglary | - | 1 |
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