University of Denver
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$52,596
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About University of Denver
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 5,699, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 61%. The university offers 74 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 75%, and a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Tuition and fees for students are $52,596.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
61% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
84% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
75% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Considered (not required)
High school transcript Required
High school rank Recommended
Letter of recommendation Required
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.
While test scores can be an important aspect of college applications, schools determine admission based on several factors, and these test scores are only a suggested range.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsACT 25th-75th Percentile 26-31
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1170-1360
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards14k
Students enrolled
89%
Online student enrollment
11:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
67%
Hispanic
13%
Two or more races
5%
Non-U.S. Citizen
5%
Black
4%
Asian
4%
Unknown
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
61%
Socio-economic diversity
16% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
27
Total Online Enrollment
12,279
Percent of Programs Online
88% On-campus
12% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 8% online
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's 22% online
Doctorate 3% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $52,596 | $52,596 |
Graduate | $52,596 | $52,596 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,000 |
On-campus room and board | $14,178 |
On-campus other expenses | $2,976 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $12,663 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $2,976 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $2,823 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $70,750 | $70,750 |
Off-campus without family | $69,235 | $69,235 |
Off-campus with family | $56,419 | $56,419 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
24%
State Grant Aid
5%
Institution Grant Aid
88%
Pell Grant
16%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$21k
Average student debt after graduation
$49k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I without football
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Other Sports
- Skiing
- Soccer
- Swimming Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Basketball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Asian-American Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
2Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Molecular Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Ecology
BA
MA
DOC
Molecular Biophysics
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
3Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
BA
MA
DOC
Transportation/Transportation Management
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
International Finance
BA
MA
DOC
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Behavior Studies
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Business Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Taxation
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Real Estate
BA
MA
DOC
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
4Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Mass Communication/Media Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Communication and Media Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
BA
MA
DOC
5Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Information Science/Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Systems Security
BA
MA
DOC
6Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Statistics and Research Methods
BA
MA
DOC
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
7Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
8English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
Creative Writing
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
9Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Italian Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
French Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
German Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Russian Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
10Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
11History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
12Legal Professions And Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Tax Law/Taxation (LL.M, J.S.D./S.J.D.)
BA
MA
DOC
International Business, Trade, and Tax Law (LL.M., J.S.D./S.J.D.)
BA
MA
DOC
Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Law (LL.M., M.S., J.S.D./S.J.D.)
BA
MA
DOC
Law (LL.B., J.D.)
BA
MA
DOC
Legal Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence (LL.M., M.C.J., J.S.D./S.J.D.)
BA
MA
DOC
13Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
BA
MA
DOC
14Library Science
BA
MA
DOC
Library Science/Librarianship
BA
MA
DOC
15Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
16Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
International/Global Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
BA
MA
DOC
Biological and Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
17Natural Resources And Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Natural Resources Management and Policy
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Science
BA
MA
DOC
18Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Physical Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
19Philosophy And Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Religion/Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
20Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Materials Science
BA
MA
DOC
21Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Child Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Forensic Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counseling Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
22Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Public Policy Analysis
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
23Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Securities Services Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
24Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Anthropology
BA
MA
DOC
Criminology
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Development Economics and International Development
BA
MA
DOC
Geography
BA
MA
DOC
Cartography
BA
MA
DOC
International Relations and Affairs
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
25Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Game and Interactive Media Design
BA
MA
DOC
Graphic Design
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Musicology and Ethnomusicology
BA
MA
DOC
Film/Cinema Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Performance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Theory and Composition
BA
MA
DOC
Music Technology
BA
MA
DOC
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