School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: No
Accreditation: regional
The University of Denver is a medium-sized private university located on an urban campus in Denver, Colorado. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,412, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 71%. The university offers 103 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 78%, and a student-faculty ratio of 10:1. Tuition and fees for students are $58,032.
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Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High school transcriptRequired
High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
Letter of recommendationRequired
High school GPARequired to be considered for admission
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programRecommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
ACT 25th-75th Percentile28-32
SAT 25th-75th Percentile1240-1410
14k
Students enrolled
36%
Online student enrollment
10:1
Student to faculty ratio
White
31%
Unknown
1%
Black
1%
Hispanic
6%
Two or more races
3%
Non-U.S. Citizen
1%
Asian
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
15% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Yes
51
4,759
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.36% online, 64% on-campus.
84% On-campus
16% Online
CertificatesNot offered
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor's6% online
Graduate Certificate29% online
Master's22% online
Doctorate2% online
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $58,032 | $58,032 |
Graduate | $58,032 | $58,032 |
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,000 |
On-campus room and board | $17,049 |
On-campus other expenses | $1,611 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $17,049 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $1,611 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $1,440 |
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $77,692 | $77,692 |
Off-campus without family | $77,692 | $77,692 |
Off-campus with family | $60,472 | $60,472 |
Federal Grant Aid
15%
State Grant Aid
6%
Institution Grant Aid
99%
Pell Grant
15%
$22k
Average student debtafter graduation
$49k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
# | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies. | |||
2 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
3 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
4 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
5 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
6 | Education. | |||
7 | Engineering. | |||
8 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
9 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics. | |||
10 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
11 | History. | |||
12 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services. | |||
13 | Legal Professions And Studies. | |||
14 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. | |||
15 | Library Science. | |||
16 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
17 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
18 | Natural Resources And Conservation. | |||
19 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
20 | Philosophy And Religious Studies. | |||
21 | Physical Sciences. | |||
22 | Psychology. | |||
23 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions. | |||
24 | Social Sciences. | |||
25 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and Peterson’s Data — typically from the most recently available cohort year. In the absence of this data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.