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University of Denver

University of Denver

Denver, CO · City · 6,025 students
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$36,131
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
77%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
70% typical
$71,155
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$63,395 typical
78%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
73% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

The University of Denver (DU) is a prestigious private research institution renowned for its strong professional preparation and distinctive quarter-system curriculum. Academically, the university excels through the Daniels College of Business, the Josef Korbel School of International Studies, and robust programs in psychology and environmental science. Campus culture is vibrant, collaborative, and deeply connected to the Rocky Mountain outdoors, with active student involvement in Division I hockey and sustainability initiatives. DU sets itself apart through its Cherrington Global Scholars program, which significantly offsets the cost of studying abroad for eligible students, contributing to one of the highest study-abroad participation rates in the nation.

Wikipedia:The University of Denver (DU) is a private research university in Denver, Colorado, United States. Founded in 1864, it had an enrollment of approximately 6,600 undergraduate students and 6,200 graduate students in 2024. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research spending and doctorate production". The 125-acre (0.51 km2) main campus is a designated arboretum and is located five miles (8 km) south of downtown Denver.

Location
Denver, CO, 80208 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
DEN · Denver
20 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
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Tuition & fees$61,398
Housing & food (on campus)$17,759
Books & supplies$1,000
Cost of attendance$78,476
Average net price$36,131
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$61,398
Housing & food (on campus)$17,759
Books & supplies$1,000
Cost of attendance$78,476
Average net price$36,131
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$20,097
$30–48k
$16,211
$48–75k
$22,940
$75–110k
$31,759
$110k+
$47,222
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
77%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
66%
Back for yr 2
89%
Transferred
0%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
77% graduated · 17% transferred · 6% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$57,118
10 yrs after entry$71,155
Debt
Median at graduation$21,844
Monthly payment$232
Middle 50% owe$7.8k–$27.2k
90th percentile$37,000
Green marks a figure above the typical Doctoral University: 70% graduate within 6 yrs, $63,395 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
78%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1355
R 640–710 · M 600–700
ACT midpoint
29
Comp 28–33 · E 26–34 · M 25–31
SAT middle 50%: 1240–1410
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Student Body
Gender
Men 45%Women 55%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
9 : 1
Pell grant
14%
First-gen
19%
Family income
$80,202
Independent
7%
Age at entry
20.0
Part-time
5%
Race & ethnicity
White
67%
Hispanic
14%
Black
3%
Asian
4%
Two or more
6%
Non-resident
3%
Unknown
2%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division I without football · EADA 2024-25
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Gymnastics
    Women's
  • Ice Hockey
    Men's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Other Sports
    Women's
  • Skiing
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$57,118
After 10 yrs
$71,155
Psychology, General163
Finance and Financial Management Services104
International Relations and National Security Studies101
Communication and Media Studies91
Biology, General70
Marketing68
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology55
Computer Science54
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods50
Criminology48
Political Science and Government44
Business/Commerce, General44
Accounting and Related Services43
Real Estate36
English Language and Literature, General32
Non-Professional Legal Studies30
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$1.1B
Full-time faculty
53%
Faculty salary
$13,010/mo
Teaching spend
$19,940
per student
Federal loans
28%
Classification
Carnegie type
Doctoral University
Research activity
R1 — very high research
$56M research spending · 138 research doctorates a year
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, more selective admissions

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