Overview
Enrollment
Located in a residential neighborhood six miles south of downtown Denver, the University of Denver (DU) is a private research institution situated against the backdrop of the Rocky Mountains. The 125-acre campus features a combination of historic collegiate Gothic architecture and modern facilities, including the Daniel Felix Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science. Founded in 1864 as the Colorado Seminary, DU maintains a selective undergraduate admissions process and is recognized for its programs in international studies, business, and social work through the Josef Korbel School of International Studies and Daniels College of Business. The university provides guaranteed housing for first-year students across multiple residential communities, while its Division I athletic program competes in the Summit League, with its hockey team participating in the National Collegiate Hockey Conference and maintaining a strong presence in national championships.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
DU is rated within the top 18% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 9 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for University of Denver within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#86 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#78 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#2 in Best Colleges in Colorado
#2 in Best Private Colleges in Colorado
#292 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#3 in Best Value Colleges in Colorado
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1240/1410 |
| ACT | 29/32 |
| GPA | 3.72 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $65 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $1,308 |
| Room and Board | $17,049 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,147 |
| Total One Year Cost | $80,536 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 42% |
| Social Sciences | 13% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 8% |
| Communication | 7% |
| Psychology | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=127060 IPEDS survey data for University of Denver.
Current students may use the University of Denver GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025