CU Denver Admissions

I'm pretty interested in Colorado University Denver and I'd like to know more about their acceptance rate. What are the average GPA and test scores of admitted students? I just want to assess my chances before I commit time to the application.

You're right to want to understand the admissions statistics for a university you're interested in. To give you a snapshot of the average admitted student profile at CU Denver:

- The acceptance rate for CU Denver has generally been around 75%, which indicates it's moderately selective.

- The average high school GPA of incoming freshmen is around 3.54 on a 4.0 scale. They do look at your GPA in the context of the rigor of your high school courses, not in isolation, so keep that in mind.

- For test scores, do note that CU Denver adopted a test-optional policy for the foreseeable future. Therefore, if you feel your SAT or ACT score is not reflective of your academic ability, you do not have to submit them. However, for students who were admitted and submitted test scores in the past, the average SAT score ranged between 1040-1250, and the average ACT score was between 21-27.

If you'd like to learn more about test-optional policies, and whether you personally should submit a test score (even though doing so isn't required), I'd check out this comprehensive blog post from CollegeVine: https://blog.collegevine.com/does-test-optional-mean-test-optional/

Do remember that these are averages and don't constitute any hard cut-offs - being at or above them doesn't guarantee admission, while being below them doesn't lead to automatic rejection. A competitive application will showcase your academic readiness, your character and experiences through essays, and your extracurricular activities. Admission committees evaluate each application holistically, which means all components are considered together, not just your GPA and test scores.

Good luck with your application!