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University of Denver

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Denver, Colorado 80208

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for business

University of Denver is a private institution in Denver with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1344, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 6.1K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

78% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $71,155 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $36,037.

Established
1864
Motto
Pro Scientia et Religione
Type
Private research university

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71%Acceptance
1344SAT Avg
6,059Students
10:1Student:Faculty
78%Grad Rate
$71,155Earnings 10yr
$36,037Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Denver Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate71.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1344

Reading & WritingMid: 655
630710
MathMid: 640
610700

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 29
2932

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

71.2%

Trend

SAT Avg

1344

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$59,340
Room & Board$17,049
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$75,020
Average Net Price$36,037
Median Debt at Graduation$21,844
Monthly Payment (10yr)$232

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$20,820
$30–48K$21,648
$48–75K$28,981
$75–110K$30,753
$110K+$46,428

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$36,037

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

69.9%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$18,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

46

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (195)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
6,059
Gender Split
55% / 45%
Women / Men
First Generation
19%
Pell Grant Recipients
15%

Race & Ethnicity

White 68%
Black 3%
Hispanic 14%
Asian 4%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate78.0%
Freshman Retention87.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$57,118
8 Years$63,910
10 Years$71,155

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$57,900
Men
$77,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#105
Forbes
#140
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#228

More About This School

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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