Denver, CO
Roughly 71 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 12 percentage points since 2019, from 59% to 71% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 21,028 | 12,345 | 1,351 | 59% |
| 2020 | 22,723 | 13,785 | 1,375 | 61% |
| 2021 | 22,694 | 14,440 | 1,621 | 64% |
| 2022 | 19,342 | 15,024 | 1,638 | 78% |
| 2023 | 19,214 | 13,679 | 1,458 | 71% |
Fall 2023 applicants
8,066 of 11,253 women and 5,611 of 7,959 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
University of Denver has an acceptance rate of 71% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 13,679 of 19,214 applicants.
Less Selective. Roughly 71 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
19,214 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 1,458 enrolled.
No. University of Denver is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 12 percentage points since 2019, from 59% to 71% — it has become less selective.