Your Moment. Your Future.
At CU Denver, you can find the bachelor’s degree that’s right for you and build the career you want—all while learning in downtown Denver.
- 110+ undergraduate majors and minors to help you find the path that fits your goals.
- Flexible class options with full-time, part-time, and evening courses.
- Personalized learning with 43% of classes enrolling fewer than 20 students.
A strong student community with 100+ student organizations to help you get involved.
Hands-on opportunities through internships, networking, and career connections in Denver.
A supportive, high-impact education at the #1 university in Colorado for social mobility.
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“As a first-gen college student, I really tried to get a lot of mentors, and a lot of them have been so wonderful to me. ... I’ve been supported by so many people, especially staff and faculty on this campus.”
Isabella Luna
Bachelor’s ’25
“Being close to the mountains and nature, being close to my family, and then being close to the city … CU Denver helped bring those aspects of my life together and that’s been the greatest benefit.”
Jarrett Hardy
Bachelor’s ’20; Master’s ’23
“What sold me on CU Denver was the fact that it was downtown, that it was in the city. Because I crave the city, I need that, especially for my career as a musician. I need to see the venues. I need the people.”
Zoe Moff
Bachelor’s ’23
“I came here to connect with my community while going to college. Someday, I would love to be a professor who other first-generation students can look up to.”
Diddiery Santana
Bachelor’s ’23; Master’s ’26
The CU Denver Experience
Top 5
colleges in
Colorado
(Niche; US World News, 2026)
17:1
student-to-
faculty ratio
14
4+1 bachelor's to master's degree programs
#22
best college locations
in America
(Niche, 2026)
Outcomes and Affordability
Seven Schools & Colleges
CU Denver is organized into seven schools and colleges based on their areas of study and research. Each provides students unique opportunities to develop and learn alongside exceptional faculty.
College of Architecture and Planning
Design the spaces where people live, work, and gather through architecture and design-focused study rooted in the built environment.
Programs: Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture
College of Arts & Media
Turn your creativity into real-world skills through hands-on programs connected to Denver’s arts, media, and entertainment scene.
Programs: Film & Television, Music Business, Music Performance, Recording Arts, Visual Arts, Media Forensics
Business School
Build practical business skills through applied learning in leadership, strategy, entrepreneurship, and technology.
Programs: Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Information Systems, International Business, Management, Marketing, Risk Management & Insurance
School of Education & Human Development
Prepare to teach, support learners, and make an impact in schools, families, and communities.
Programs: Teacher Licensure, Elementary Education, Special Education, Education and Learning Sciences, Human Development and Family Relations, Education Studies
College of Engineering, Design and Computing
Solve real-world problems through innovation-driven programs in engineering, computing, and construction.
Programs: Teacher Licensure, Elementary Education, Special Education, Education and Learning Sciences, Human Development and Family Relations, Education Studies
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Explore a wide range of undergraduate degree options across the arts, sciences, humanities, and social sciences.
Programs: Biology, Chemistry, Communication, Economics, English, History, Mathematics, Political Science, Psychology, Public Health, Sociology
Start terms: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credit Hours: 120*
*varies by program
Application Deadlines
Summer 2026: May 22, 2026
Fall 2026: July 31,2026
Undergraduate Admissions
Your college experience is more than just four years and a piece of paper. It’s classes that challenge you, a campus that embraces you, and a city that empowers you. And some mountains wouldn’t hurt.
Why Students Choose CU Denver
Our undergraduate programs combine flexible learning, career support, and real-world opportunities in the heart of downtown Denver.
- 93% of resident undergraduates who complete FAFSA receive some form of financial aid.
- 900+ on-campus student jobs help students stay connected while gaining experience.
- 84% of graduates reported employment within 1 year, and CU Denver graduates earn 8% more than peers at other Colorado 4-year institutions.
Tuition Savings and Career Value
Your bachelor’s degree tuition varies by program, but CU Denver offers ways to make college more affordable for both Colorado residents and eligible out-of-state students.
Eligible students from WICHE* states and territories may qualify for WUE, a reduced undergraduate tuition rate at CU Denver. WUE students may save more than $11,000 per year compared with standard nonresident tuition.
*Eligible WUE states and territories: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and Guam.