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University of Colorado Denver
#3 in Best Online Colleges in America
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Denver, CO
  • 1,743 reviews
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    University of Colorado Denver Academics

    CU Denver Academic Statistics

    Academics
    B+
    Based on acceptance rate, quality of professors, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Graduation Rate
    52%
    National
    49%
    Full-Time Retention Rate
    72%
    Part-Time Retention Rate
    50%
    Academic Calendar
    Semester
    Research Funding per Student
    $25,653
    National
    $1,524
    Non-traditional Learning
    • Evening Degree Programs
      Yes
    • Teacher Certification
      Yes
    • Distance Education
      No
    • Study Abroad
      Yes

    About the Classes

    Class Size Breakdown
    • 2-19 students
      34%
    • 20-39
      48%
    • 40-99
      15%
    • 100+
      2%
    Most Popular Majors
    • Business
      433 Graduates
    • Nursing
      265 Graduates
    • Biology
      245 Graduates
    • Economics
      160 Graduates
    • Psychology
      124 Graduates
    • Communications
      111 Graduates
    • Music History and Literature
      91 Graduates
    • Public Health
      84 Graduates
    • Studio Arts
      76 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
      70 Graduates
    98%
    of students say they attend class.82 responses

    CU Denver Professors

    Professors
    A
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    17:1
    Female Professors
    57%
    Male Professors
    43%
    Average Professor Salary
    $120,372
    Poll
    45%
    of students say they take advantage of office hours/study sessions.82 responses
    Faculty Diversity
    • African American
      1%
    • Asian American
      7%
    • Hispanic
      5%
    • International (Non-Citizen)
      1%
    • Multiracial
      1%
    • Native American
      0%
    • Pacific Islander
      0%
    • Unknown
      17%
    • White
      68%
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    What Students Say About Professors

    Poll
    87%
    of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach.143 responses
    Poll
    76%
    of students say professors care about their students' success.143 responses
    Poll
    78%
    of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand.143 responses
    Poll
    82%
    of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed.143 responses
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