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Located in Denver, Colorado, University of Denver is a mid-size four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 21,028 prospective students applied, and 12,345 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,351 enrolled in the school. 8,528 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,424 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $51,336 plus fees of $1,179. DU is ranked 86 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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DU is rated within the top 19% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 9 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for University of Denver within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#86 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#74 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Colleges in Colorado
#1 in Best Private Colleges in Colorado
#212 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Value Colleges in Colorado
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1170/1350 |
| ACT | 26/31 |
| GPA | 3.67 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 15, 2022 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $65 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $1,179 |
| Room and Board | $13,437 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,940 |
| Total One Year Cost | $70,092 |
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.