College of Architecture and Planning University of Colorado Denver

University Profile

With the Denver skyline as its backdrop, three major sports arenas within walking distance, and numerous outdoor activities at its doorstep, the University Colorado Denver is quickly growing into the model for metro campuses.

UCD summarized…

Research

• More than $386 million in sponsored research

UCD Programs

1. 119+ study programs in 13 schools and colleges
2. Award more graduate degrees than any other Colorado institution
3. Student-faculty ratio of 15:1

CAP Degrees

• 419 degrees awarded in 2010
  • 192 Graduate
  • 227 Undergraduate

CAP Faculty

1. 72 Full time
2. 45 Lecturers
3. 21:1 CAP student-faculty undergraduate ratio
4. 16:1 CAP student-faculty graduate ratio

CAP Students (Spring 2010)

• 1,366 Total
  • 542 Graduate
  • 824 Undergraduate
• 7,125 Alumni
  • 3,584 Graduate
  • 3,541 Undergraduate

CAP Accreditations

1. Accreditation Landscape Architecture Accreditation Board (LAAB)
2. National Architecture Accreditation Board (NAAB)
3. Planning Accreditation Board (PAB)

Awards

1. U.S. News & World Report rated UCD as one of America’s Best Graduate Schools 2007, 2006
2. The Princeton Review rated UCD as one of America’s Best Value Colleges, 2007

CAP Distinctions

1. Students won first two international Solar Decathlon competitions, 2002, 2005
2. Students won national Urban Land Institute Design competition, 2005
3. Colorado’s sole source for architecture and planning education 

UCD Stats

12,726 Students

1. 8,188 Undergraduate
   46% male, 54% female
2. 4,538 Graduate
   43% male, 57% female