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University of Denver is a large, private institution located in Denver, co. Founded in 1864, University of Denver offers undergraduate degrees in 195 majors.

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4 Year, Private
Division 1
6,415 undergraduates
cost $59,340 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into University of Denver? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 71.2%
SAT score average 1344
ACT score average 31
Average high school GPA 3.76
Application fee $65
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Key deadlines

November
01
253 days away Early Decision date

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November
01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of Denver is known for one of its top majors: Social Work. Their student-faculty ratio is 10:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
10 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Social Sciences and Psychology
Law and Legal Studies
Business and Management
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Computer Science and Information Technology
Public Policy and Administration

Popular majors

Social Work
Law
Business/Commerce, General
Finance and Financial Management Services
Psychology, General
Communication and Media Studies
Business Administration, Management and Operations

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $59,340
Additional expenses
Room & board $17,049
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $3,147
Cost of attendance* $80,536
Average financial aid package $53,658
Estimated cost $26,878 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $59,340
Additional expenses
Room & board $17,049
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $3,147
Cost of attendance* $80,536
Average financial aid package $53,658
Estimated cost $26,878 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of Denver has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,415, with gender binary students split 45% male and 55% female.

Total enrollment

13,387

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
64%
African American %
5%
Hispanic American %
13%
Asian %
4%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
5%
Unknown %
9%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At University of Denver, students love their DU Service & Change, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 2199 S. University Blvd, Denver, CO 80208
phone 3038712000
address www.du.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Du service & change

Art club

Pre-health society

Cooking club

Dungeons & dragons

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about University of Denver to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University of Denver?

University of Denver is located in Denver, co.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Denver? 

The acceptance rate for University of Denver is 71%.

What’s the average GPA for University of Denver?

The average high school GPA for University of Denver students was 3.76.

How much does it cost for 4 years at University of Denver?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of Denver including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $322,144.

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