Acceptance Rate
78%
Avg. SAT
1410
75th percentile
“Private powerhouse at mile-high elevation, blending Daniels business grit, diplomatic training, and Rocky Mountain escapes in booming Denver.”
Denver, CO
Location
Large City
Campus Setting
University of Denver traces its roots to 1864, when territorial pioneers established Colorado Seminary amid the gold rush frenzy, evolving into a nonsectarian private university by 1880 with a legacy of adapting to Colorado's growth. You'll fit right in if you're independent and driven, eager to weave classes with urban hikes, brewery crawls, and weekend ski trips—the type who sees Denver's skyline as motivation rather than distraction. The campus perches on a terraced bluff overlooking the city, fostering a personality that's ambitious yet laid-back, where students tackle real-world projects while chasing avalanches nearby. That city energy means constant off-campus temptations, but it comes with Denver's steep rents and traffic that can stretch your commute.
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Acceptance Rate
Test Policy
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Average GPA
Application Fee
Academics
Student-Faculty Ratio
Programs Offered
Full-Time Faculty
Women Faculty
Research Spending
Degree Levels Offered
With a 10:1 student-faculty ratio, you'll encounter professors who know your name even in upper-level seminars, fueling hands-on learning in standouts like the Daniels College of Business, where trading floors simulate Wall Street, or the Josef Korbel School of International Studies, birthplace of diplomatic careers. Engineering undergrads build robots for competitions, hospitality students manage an on-campus hotel, and Lamont School musicians perform in historic Glenn Miller Ballroom. Research opportunities abound for motivated undergrads, from climate labs eyeing Rocky ecosystems to policy papers on urban sustainability. Large intro lectures exist in high-demand fields like business, and popular majors fill quickly, so declaring early helps secure spots.
Student Body
Total Enrollment
6,614 undergrad • 6,199 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
64%
Black / African American
5%
Hispanic / Latino
13%
Asian
4%
Other / Multi-racial
14%
Campus Life
Campus Setting
Denver, CO
Varsity Athletics
NCAA Athletics
Campus hums midweek with club meetings, hockey watch parties, and coffee runs to nearby Larimer Square, then shifts to city festivals or mountain drives on weekends—Greek life draws about one in five undergrads for structured socials, while others join 200-plus groups from ultimate frisbee to model UN. Freshmen land in residence halls with themed floors like wellness or global scholars, easing the transition before upperclassmen scatter to off-campus apartments. Traditions include stargazing at the public-open Chamberlin Observatory and cheering Pioneers hockey, national champs multiple times. Winters bring snowstorms that cancel class but thrill skiers, though Denver's high living costs push many toward roommates, and the urban sprawl means biking or busing past construction.
Housing
On-Campus Housing
Housing Capacity
Meal Plan Available
Average Room & Board
Athletics
Athletic Association
The Summit League
ROTC & Veteran Support
Army
Yes
Navy
No
Air Force
Yes
Veteran’s Programs Available
Yellow Ribbon Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill)
Yes
Credit for military training
Yes
Dedicated point of contact for veteran support services
Yes
Recognized student veteran organization
Yes
Cost & Aid
In-State Tuition
Out-of-State Tuition
Room & Board
Estimated Cost
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Aid
Receiving Pell Grants
Average Grant
Average Federal Loan
Net Annual Cost by Household Income
Household Income
Avg. Net Cost
$0 – $30K
$20,488
$30K – $48K
$19,490
$48K – $75K
$25,017
$75K – $110K
$27,569
$110K+
$43,170
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
89%
4 Years Graduation Rate
68%
6 Years Graduation Rate
75%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$71,155
89% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at University of Denver and return in the fall. 68% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 75% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
68%
4-5 years
7%
6-8 years
1%
Non-grad
24%
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Key Statistics
Type
Private
Tuition
$55,260
Acceptance
78%
Undergrads
6,614
4-Year Grad Rate
68%
Endowment
$868M
Denver, CO 80208
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