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
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research & Professional
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 23,715
- College Alias: UCDHSC, UCHSC
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The University of Colorado Denver (UCD or UC Denver) is a public research university with two campuses in Colorado - its Auraria Campus in Denver, and its Anschutz Medical Campus in nearby Aurora, Colorado. The UC Denver is one of the largest employers in Colorado, thanks in part to its University of Colorado Hospital and University Physicians, Inc.
The UC Denver offers more than 130 degree programs, including undergraduate degrees as well as graduate degrees at the master's and doctoral levels. It also awards professional degrees. The UCD has the only medical school in the state and the largest graduate business school. UCD has high research activity with its research programs primarily dedicated to medicine and health sciences.
History
UC Denver was founded in 1883 as the Department of Medicine and Surgery that was located at the Boulder Campus of the University of Colorado. In 1898, it opened its Department of Nursing. In 1892, the classes for these programs were moved to Denver, where more opportunities for practical learning experience existed. The movement of the medical departments from Boulder to Denver caused a series of political battles over where to locate these programs. By 1911, the School of Medicine had merged with the Denver Gross Medical College and developed a more comprehensive program in Denver. In 1925, the School of Medicine moved to a new campus location in Denver that later became the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. With the subsequent reshuffling of an army medical center, and renaming of the health and medical programs many years later, the UC Denver health sciences schools were relocated to the army base and became the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center at what is now known as the Anschutz Medical Campus.
Another branch of the University of Colorado Denver was established in 1912 as an Extension Center of the University of Colorado. This department of "correspondence and extension" grew over the years and moved locations several times, finally becoming the University of Colorado at Denver in 1974. In 2007, the university's name was refined to "University of Colorado Denver," comprised of its Downtown Campus and its Anschutz Medical Campus (University of Colorado Anshutz Medical Campus).
Academics
The academic calendar for the University of Colorado Denver follows the semester format, with fall, spring and summer semesters.
Colleges and Schools
- College of Architecture and Planning
- College of Arts & Media
- Business School
- School of Dental Medicine
- School of Education and Human Development
- College of Engineering and Applied Science
- Graduate School
- College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- School of Medicine
- College of Nursing
- School of Pharmacy
- School of Public Affairs
- Colorado School of Public Health
Student Life
More than 100 student clubs and organizations are available at the University of Colorado Denver, including professional groups, honor societies, and religious, political, social and service groups, among others. The student-run newspaper, the Advocate, is an opportunity for journalism students and others to get involved. Intramural sports include basketball, soccer, volleyball, tennis, and squash.
The UCD lecture series offers students the opportunity to hear from renowned guest speakers. Many other events and opportunities for recreation and entertainment are available.
Campus housing is available at the Campus Village on the Auraria Campus.
Traditions
The University of Colorado school colors are black and gold, and the school mascot is a buffalo named "Ralphie."
Athletics
The University of Colorado "Buffaloes" compete in many intercollegiate sports, including:
Men's Sports:
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Skiing
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Women's Sports:
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Skiing
- Soccer
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Satellite Campuses
The University of Colorado Denver is comprised of two campuses - its downtown Denver Campus, which is officially named "Auraria Campus," and its Anschutz Medical Campus.
Community Life
Denver, Colorado offers visitors and students much to see and do. UC Denver's downtown campus (Auraria Campus) is near high-rise buildings of downtown Denver in the Theatre District. The Anschutz Medical Campus is in nearby Aurora, and offers easy access to the University of Colorado Hospital and The Children's Hospital.
There are many nice neighborhoods around both campuses, in nice tree lined metro areas. There is a good network of bicycle paths, as well as rail and bus systems. The area is renowned for its skiing, with plentiful snowfall in the ski areas.
Cultural events in the community include the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo, the sporting events of the Denver Broncos, and the Cherry Creek Arts Festival, to name a few.
- 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
- Website
- www.ucdenver.edu
- 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.
- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- 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
- University of Colorado at Boulder (CU Boulder)
Boulder, CO 80309
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Colorado Springs, CO 80918
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- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.ucdenver.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2008
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- 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
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,751 | 2,436 | 4,187 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,045 (60%) | 1,584 (65%) | 2,629 (63%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 427 (41%) | 646 (41%) | 1,073 (41%) |
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 273 | 25% |
| ACT ® Exam | 1,018 | 94% |
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 470 | 600 |
| SAT ® Math | 480 | 590 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 20 | 25 |
| ACT ® English | 19 | 25 |
| ACT ® Math | 19 | 25 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: UCDHSC Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 72%
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 40% | 25% | 28% | 59% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,812 | $4,062 | $2,045 | $2,762 |
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.3% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
| Number in Default | 144 | 129 | 95 |
| Number in Repayment | 4,305 | 4,512 | 4,974 |
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $6,657 | $6,394 | $5,932 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $6,657 | $6,394 | $5,932 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $19,689 | $19,366 | $17,888 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,801 | $1,748 | $1,700 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,140 | $8,950 | $8,780 |
| Other Expenses | $2,230 | $2,500 | $2,430 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $19,828 | $19,592 | $18,842 |
| In-State | $19,828 | $19,592 | $18,842 |
| Out of State | $32,860 | $32,564 | $30,798 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $8,458 | $8,142 | $7,632 |
| In-State | $8,458 | $8,142 | $7,632 |
| Out of State | $21,490 | $21,114 | $19,588 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $8,458 | $8,142 | $7,632 |
| In-State | $8,458 | $8,142 | $7,632 |
| Out of State | $21,490 | $21,114 | $19,588 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 23,715 Undergraduate: 13,246 Graduate: 10,469
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 9,781 Female: 13,934
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 5,837 Female: 7,409
- Graduate Gender Male: 3,944 Female: 6,525
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 11,267 Part-Time: 12,448
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 7,247 Part-Time: 5,999
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 4,020 Part-Time: 6,449
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 971 | 4% |
| American Indian | 180 | 0.8% |
| Black | 914 | 4% |
| Asian | 1,732 | 7% |
| Hispanic | 2,100 | 9% |
| White | 14,978 | 63% |
| Unknown | 2,840 | 12% |
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 3,251 | 14% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,343 | 10% |
| Ages 20-21 | 2,432 | 10% |
| Ages 22-24 | 3,933 | 17% |
| Ages 25-29 | 5,025 | 21% |
| Ages 30-34 | 2,593 | 11% |
| Ages 35-39 | 1,480 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1,617 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 981 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 60 | 0.3% |
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 7,060 | 6,116 | 944 |
| Faculty Status | 4,879 | 4,051 | 828 |
| Tenured Faculty | 590 | 569 | 21 |
| Graduate Assistants | 606 | - | 606 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 4,765 | 3,961 | 804 |
| Primarily Instruction | 2,956 | 2,416 | 540 |
| Primarily Research | 1,544 | 1,467 | 77 |
| Primarily Public Service | 265 | 78 | 187 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 435 | 403 | 32 |
| Other Professionals | 843 | 817 | 26 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 1,017 | 935 | 82 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 262 | 254 | 8 |
| Skilled Crafts | 99 | 99 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 106 | 106 | - |
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $70,004 (551) | $74,168 (319) | $64,279 (232) |
| Professor | $107,256 (94) | $108,024 (68) | $105,248 (26) |
| Associate Professor | $81,092 (151) | $80,886 (91) | $81,405 (60) |
| Assistant Professor | $67,692 (108) | $67,811 (65) | $67,514 (43) |
| Instructor | $45,123 (198) | $47,848 (95) | $42,610 (103) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $115,949 (204) | $144,372 (76) | $99,073 (128) |
| Professor | $157,844 (50) | $173,779 (31) | $131,844 (19) |
| Associate Professor | $128,679 (54) | $136,897 (28) | $119,828 (26) |
| Assistant Professor | $94,552 (59) | $105,971 (14) | $90,999 (45) |
| Instructor | $78,883 (41) | $89,474 (3) | $78,046 (38) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $76,723 (755) | $82,625 (395) | $70,246 (360) |
| Professor | $114,858 (144) | $118,722 (99) | $106,357 (45) |
| Associate Professor | $87,465 (205) | $88,209 (119) | $86,435 (86) |
| Assistant Professor | $71,109 (167) | $71,159 (79) | $71,064 (88) |
| Instructor | $48,454 (239) | $48,624 (98) | $48,336 (141) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 70%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 48%
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 43% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 39% |
| Female | 47% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 50% |
| American Indian | 13% |
| Black | 53% |
| Asian | 53% |
| Hispanic | 41% |
| White | 43% |
| Unknown | 34% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 17% |
| 5 Years | 37% |
| 6 Years | 43% |
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | 1 |
| Drug Related | 10 | 24 |
| Liquor Related | 2 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 | 3 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 2 |
| Burglary | 26 | 45 |
| Vehicle Theft | 6 | 9 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
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