University of Denver—University College

Highlights

• Follows a quarter format
• Some competency-based learning
• No entrance exams required
• Same courses online and on-campus
• Four start dates each year

Overview

University of Denver, founded in 1864, consists of 11 colleges, including University College. Among the oldest private universities in the Rocky Mountain Region, the University of Denver enrolls about 11,000 students. Formed in 1938, University College has a long history of addressing the needs of working adults with a range of evening and online courses. Since 1996, the University of Denver-University College has allowed students to earn the same high-quality education but in a convenient and flexible online format. Online students can complete a bachelor's degree or earn a master's degree without setting foot on campus.

• Ranked #1 among The Best Online Colleges in Colorado
• Ranked #16 among The Best Online Colleges for 2018
• Ranked among The 30 Best Hospitality Programs in the United States

University of Denver–University College Online Degrees

University of Denver–University College Accreditation, Approvals, Tuition & Admissions Info

Accreditation

University of Denver–University College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Tuition

Undergraduate tuition -- $1,320

Graduate tuition – $1,320

Admissions and Transfer Info

University of Denver–University College does not require entrance exams.

Students applying to a Bachelor of Arts Completion Program must have completed 40 quarter hours (27 semester hours) of transferable credit from an accredited institution with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 and have at least three years of work experience beyond high school.

Graduate applicants must have at least a 2.5 GPA in undergraduate coursework from an accredited institution. University College allows students to transfer up to 12 credit hours toward a master's degree, as long as they earned those credits in the last five years.

Non-native English-speaking students must attend the International Student Preparation Week before attending classes.

School Profile

• Accreditation: Regional (Higher Learning Commission)
• Region: Southwest
• Retention Rate: 87%
• Requires SAT or ACT: Neither
• Public/Private: Private Nonprofit
• Acceptance Rate: 53%
• Graduation Rate: 79%
• Cost Per Credit (In-State/Out-of-State): Undergrad: $1,320 /$1,320
  Grad: $1,320 /$1,320
• Address: 2211 S. Josephine St., Denver, CO 80208 USA

Other Statistics

• Student population: 11,600
• Student-to-faculty ratio: 11 to 1
• Percentage receiving grant or scholarship aid: 85%

Online Degrees at the University of Denver---University College

Significant University of Denver---University College online degree rankings:
#1 Best Online College in Colorado
#16 among the Best Online Colleges for 2018

Liberal Arts & Humanities

Bachelor Degrees
Communication Arts
Global Studies

Master Degrees
Arts Development and Program Management
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Global Affairs
Professional Creative Nonfiction Writing
Professional Dramatic Writing
Professional Fiction Writing
Professional Poetry Writing

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Business & Management

Bachelor Degrees
Leadership and Organization Studies
Global Commerce and Transportation

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Computers & Technology

Bachelor Degrees
Information Technology -Ranked #5

Master Degrees
Database Design and Administration
Information Systems Security
Mobile Application Development
Software Design and Programming
Technology Management
Telecommunications Technology
Web Design and Development
Information Security

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Nursing & Healthcare

Master Degrees
Global Health Program Management
Health Data Informatics and Analytics
Healthcare Policy and Regulatory Leadership
Juris Doctor and Master of Science in Healthcare Leadership
Managing Legal Issues in Healthcare
Medical and Healthcare Information Technologies
Strategic Leadership in Healthcare Organizations

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Science

Bachelor Degrees
Environmental Studies

Master Degrees
Energy and Sustainability
Environmental Analytics and Reporting
Environmental Management
Environmental Policy
Environmental, Health and Safety
Natural Resource Management
Master of Science in Geographic Information Sciences
Geographic Information Systems

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Education & Teaching

Master Degrees
Learning and Development

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