Overview
Enrollment
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 22,694 prospective students applied, and 14,440 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,621 enrolled in the school. 8,881 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 5,249 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $53,640 plus fees of $1,179. DU is ranked 76 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#76 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#69 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Colleges in Colorado
#1 in Best Private Colleges in Colorado
#202 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Value Colleges in Colorado
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1200/1390 |
| ACT | 27/31 |
| GPA | 3.72 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 15, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $65 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $1,179 |
| Room and Board | $14,674 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,021 |
| Total One Year Cost | $73,514 |
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.