by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 14,994 undergraduates in 2020, CU Anschutz is a very large, public university located in Denver, Colorado. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, CU Anschutz offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by CU Anschutz can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our CU Anschutz Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 11.0% of the student population at CU Anschutz. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit CU Anschutz Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", CU Anschutz does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit CU Anschutz Veteran Services . For more information, check out our CU Anschutz for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, CU Anschutz does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
CU Anschutz offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
CU Anschutz has a comparatively very large, student body. There were 14,994 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 8,622 (57.5%). Part-time attendance was 6,372 (42.5%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 8,622 | 6,372 | 14,994 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, CU Anschutz receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank CU Anschutz #405 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at CU Anschutz by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the CU Anschutz Diversity Guide.
We wanted to tell you about student athletes at CU Anschutz, but that information was not available.
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Athletics
