University of Colorado Denver

Denver is ranked as the #1 best place to live in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report. The University of Colorado Denver is also recognized among the Top 200 National Universities and ranks among the Top 25 Public Research Universities in the U.S. (CMUP). UCD holds over 40 specialized accreditations, including AACSB and ABET. Colorado leads the nation in arts participation, according to the National Endowment for the Arts. Additionally, freshmen are eligible for scholarships of up to 50%.