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Why UCD?

The University of Colorado Denver is located in Downtown Denver, with a phenomenal view of the Rocky Mountains from the steps of the Tivoli Student Union, the student “mall”. Our student body is unique, diverse, and forward-thinking. You can’t beat that.

Who attends UCD?

There are nearly 12,000 students currently enrolled at UCD - Downtown Denver Campus, representing an amazingly diverse mix of ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds. Our students' ages range from 17 to 75, with the average age of our entire student body at 27. One out of every five students represents an ethnic minority. You feel welcomed from the first time you log on to your class.

How long has UCD been around?

Founded in 1912 as the University of Colorado's downtown campus, UCD was established to meet the needs of the city's rapidly expanding population. By 1969, the campus had been renamed the University of Colorado-Denver Center and was offering 34 programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. In 1974 the University of Colorado at Denver was formed, eventually sharing space within the Auraria Higher Education Center. In July 2004 the University of Colorado at Denver and the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center consolidated to become one single research university (UCD). And proud we stand.