University of DenverSchool Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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This school is more affordable than other schools.
Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.
Learn more about how we determine school awards$52,515
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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 12,931, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 59%. The university offers 75 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 77%, and a student-faculty ratio of 12:1. Tuition and fees for students are $52,515.
This school is more affordable than other schools.
Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.
Learn more about how we determine school awards$52,515
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Admissions Breakdown
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.
Acceptance Rate Insight
59% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 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
85% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2018 and returned in Fall 2019.
Graduation Rate Insight
77% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2013. 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.
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 awardsSAT 25th-75th Percentile 1170-1350
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 26-31
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 awardsSAT 25th-75th Percentile 1170-1350
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 26-31
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 awards13k
Number of Students Enrolled
28%
Online Student Enrollment
12:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
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Demographics
White
67%
Hispanic
12%
Non-U.S. Citizen
6%
Black
4%
Two or more races
4%
Asian
4%
Unknown
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
60%
Socio-economic diversity
16% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Financial Breakdown
On average, students at this school receive more financial aid than students at other schools.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsStudents Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
16%
State Grant Aid
8%
Institution Grant Aid
89%
Pell Grant
16%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$49k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
$21k
Average student debt after graduation
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How Does Online College Accreditation Work?Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. In the absence of IPED 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.