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University of Denver

Also known as: DU, Colorado Seminary

📍 Denver, Colorado🏛️ Urban Setting👥 6,025 Undergrads🔗 www.du.edu

Overview

University of Denver is an medium private non-profit research university in Denver, Colorado. It enrolls about 6,025 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 78%. Graduates earn a median of $71,155 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

78%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

1,355

640–710

Net Price

$36,131

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

76%

Retention

89%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$71,155

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

77.8%

SAT Average

1,355

ACT Composite

28–33

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200640 – 710 (mid 50%)800

Math

200600 – 700 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

128 – 33 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$61,398

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$61,398

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$78,476

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$36,131

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$20,097
$30,001 – $48,000	$16,211
$48,001 – $75,000	$22,940
$75,001 – $110,000	$31,759
$110,001 +	$47,222

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

27.9%

Academics & Programs

University of Denver offers programs across 23 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Business, Management & Marketing

31.6%

Social Sciences

15.8%

Psychology

11.7%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

9.7%

Visual & Performing Arts

5.9%

Communication & Journalism

5.8%

Computer & Information Sciences

5.8%

Engineering

4.1%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

76%

On-Time (4yr)

66%

Retention (FT)

89%

% Earning >$25K

83%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$57,118

8 years

$63,910

10 years

$71,155

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

86.3%

White

77.0%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

66.9%

Black or African American

3.0%

Asian

3.8%

Hispanic / Latino

14.4%

Two or more races

6.4%

International

2.9%

Gender

Women

54.9%

Men

45.1%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Denver hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 78%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1355.

How much does University of Denver cost?

In-state tuition is $61,398, and out-of-state is $61,398. Average net price after financial aid is $36,131.

What is University of Denver known for?

Most popular programs include Business, Management & Marketing, Social Sciences, Psychology.

What's the graduation rate at University of Denver?

The 6-year graduation rate is 76%, and 89% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.