University of Denver

Denver, CO · Large city

AskSchool #197 of 300Private nonprofitDoctoral university – very high research (R1)Test optional
Acceptance rate
77.8%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$36,131
Sticker price $78,476
Graduation rate
76%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$71,155
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
77.8%
Applicants (fall 2023)
19,214
Admitted (fall 2023)
13,679
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
1,458
Yield (admitted who enroll)
11%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
72%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
71%
SAT reading, middle 50%
640–710
SAT math, middle 50%
600–700
ACT composite, middle 50%
28–33
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
27% / 16%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
considered
Recommendations
required
Demonstration of competencies
not considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
considered
Personal statement or essay
required
Legacy status
considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$20,097
Family income $30–48k$16,211
Family income $48–75k$22,940
Family income $75–110k$31,759
Family income $110k+$47,222
Full sticker price (per year)
$78,476
Tuition & fees – in-state
$61,398
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$61,398
Median debt at graduation
$21,844
Students with federal loans
28%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
76%
Freshmen who return for year 2
89%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$49,181
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$71,155

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
6,025
Graduate students
6,199
Student-to-faculty ratio
9 : 1
Women
55%
Students receiving Pell grants
14%
Full-time faculty
53%

Undergraduate diversity

White67%
Hispanic14%
Two or more6.4%
Asian3.8%
Black3.0%
International2.9%
Unknown2.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.5%
Pacific Islander0.1%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Business & Marketing33%
Social Sciences15%
Psychology11%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences9.0%
Visual & Performing Arts5.6%
Computer & Information Sciences5.4%
Communication & Journalism4.8%
Engineering3.4%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

Chancellor
Jeremy Haefner
Main phone
(303) 871-2000
Address
2199 S. University Blvd, Denver, CO 80208

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

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