Denver, Colorado
CU Denver Health Administration Programs
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
What Health Administration Degrees Does CU Denver Offer?
CU Denver offers 2 health administration master's programs (Healthcare MBA). They are offered on campus and hybrid. CU Denver is on CAHME's accredited list. Estimated tuition starts at $35,775.
2 Programs at CU Denver
- FormatOn campusCredits45Est. tuition$35,775$795/credit · resident rateAccreditationCAHME
- FormatHybridCredits45Est. tuition$67,500published totalAccreditationCAHME
Admissions and Cost at CU Denver
| Program | GRE/GMAT | Experience | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA in Health Administration | GMAT/GRE not required; the committee may require a score from applicants below the GPA and work-experience thresholds | No work experience required; applicants with a GPA under 3.30 or fewer than 3 years of full-time professional experience submit an additional statement | $795 per credit (Colorado resident and WRGP); $1,685 per credit (nonresident), Business School graduate rate |
| Executive MBA in Health Administration | GRE/GMAT not required | Minimum of five years of healthcare experience | $67,500 for the full 16-month program, including the international residency |
From CU Denver's own program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed September 28, 2026. Blank cells: the school's pages don't state that detail. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees with the school.
How CU Denver Compares
CU Denver's lowest estimated tuition, $35,775 for MBA in Health Administration, is above the national median of $27,000 (204th lowest of 283 programs with an estimate). Its programs require 45 credits, against a national median of 39. It awarded 80 health administration master's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 3rd of 5 in Colorado and 36th of 298 nationally among schools on this site.
| CU Denver | Colorado median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest program) | $35,775 | $28,350 | $27,000 |
| Credits | 45 | 42 | 39 |
Medians across programs on this site that publish the figure, September 2026. The MHA cost and loan calculator adds fees and 2026 federal loan limits.
Dual Degrees at CU Denver
Doctoral Programs at CU Denver
- Executive Doctorate in Health Administration (DHA) (hybrid)
Is CU Denver CAHME Accredited?
CU Denver is on the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) accredited-program list, and the accreditation covers MBA in Health Administration and Executive MBA in Health Administration. CAHME is the accreditor for graduate programs in healthcare management; it reviews each program, not the whole university, so a school can have an accredited MHA alongside unaccredited online or MBA tracks. All CAHME-accredited programs · CAHME accreditation checker
Federal data (IPEDS) show CU Denver awarded 80 master's degrees in health administration fields in 2022-23.
Similar Programs to Compare With CU Denver
Programs of the same degree type at other schools, closest in estimated tuition (CAHME-accredited programs first):
- FormatOn campusCredits36Est. tuition$35,712$992/creditAccreditationNot CAHME
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Health Care Administration Concentration at Saint Peter's University
Saint Peter's University · Jersey City, NJFormatOn campus, Hybrid, OnlineCredits36Est. tuition$35,964$999/creditAccreditationNot CAHMEFlexible MBA, Healthcare Leadership Concentration at Assumption University
Assumption University · Worcester, MAFormatOnlineCredits36Est. tuition$35,280$980/creditAccreditationNot CAHMEMaster of Business Administration With an Emphasis in Health Systems Management at Grand Canyon University
Grand Canyon University · Phoenix, AZFormatOnline, On campusCredits54Est. tuition$36,450$675/creditAccreditationNot CAHMEMBA in Health Care Management at Capella University
Capella University · Minneapolis, MNFormatOnlineCredits45quarter creditsEst. tuition$36,675$815/creditAccreditationNot CAHME
CU Denver: Common Questions
Is CU Denver's Health Administration Program CAHME Accredited?
CU Denver is on the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) accredited-program list, and the accreditation covers MBA in Health Administration and Executive MBA in Health Administration.
Does CU Denver Offer an Online MHA or Healthcare Administration Master's?
No. CU Denver's programs are offered on campus and hybrid, according to its own pages.
How Much Does CU Denver's Program Cost?
MBA in Health Administration: $795 per credit (Colorado resident and WRGP); $1,685 per credit (nonresident), Business School graduate rate (about $35,775 for 45 credits, before fees). Executive MBA in Health Administration: $67,500 for the full 16-month program, including the international residency. Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
Does CU Denver Require the GRE or GMAT?
MBA in Health Administration: GMAT/GRE not required; the committee may require a score from applicants below the GPA and work-experience thresholds. Executive MBA in Health Administration: GRE/GMAT not required.
Does CU Denver Require an Administrative Residency or Internship?
MBA in Health Administration: Health Field Studies Capstone with a healthcare organization in the final semester.
How Long Is CU Denver's Program?
MBA in Health Administration: 45 credits, As little as 2 years, up to 5 years (full-time or part-time, evening classes). Executive MBA in Health Administration: 45 credits, 16 months.