School Overview
Founded in 1864, the University of Denver (locally referred to as DU) was the first university established in the Rocky Mountain region. University of Denver is a four-year institution that has a total annual enrollment of approximately 11,000 students (5,000 undergraduate and 6,000 graduate). It is located on 125-acre campus about 9 miles south of Denver.
General Information
Admission Office 2197 South University Boulevard Denver, CO 80208 (303) 871-2036 (800) 525-9495 Fax: (303) 871-3301 [email protected] Contact: Thomas Willoughby Vice Chancellor, Enrollment |
Main Address 2199 South University Boulevard Denver, CO 80208-0132 (303) 871-2000 www.du.edu |
Size Total undergrads: 5,324 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 1,134 Degree-seeking undergrads: 5,305 Graduate enrollment: 4,917 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $50 Online application fee: $50 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 64% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 87% |
College Majors
Agriculture & Related Sciences Animal Sciences B Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies Asian American Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science B Engineering Computer Engineering – General B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Foreign Language & Literature French B History History – General B Law & Legal Studies Law & Legal Studies – General B Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Biological/Physical Sciences B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Science B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Public Policy Analysis B Social Sciences Anthropology B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
University of Denver Highlights
School Information
Phone Number: | (303) 871-2000 |
Website: | www.du.edu |
Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
Apply Online: | https://www.uofdenver.org/web |
Address: | 2199 S. University Blvd, Denver, CO 80208 |
Setting: | City: Large |
Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
Student Population: | 12,931 |
6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 75% |
Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 12 to 1 |
Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
Distance Learning Students*: | 9,308 (72% of total students) |
Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
In-state Tuition: | $52,515 |
Out-of-state Tuition: | $52,515 |
% of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 90% |
Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $29,958 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
University of Denver Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at University of Denver.
Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 1 | 2 | |||
Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 4 | 2 | 2 | ||
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 4 | 14 | 17 | ||
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 2 | 4 | 7 | 1 | |
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | |
Education | 4 | 6 | 4 | ||
Engineering | 3 | 7 | 4 | ||
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 3 | ||||
English Language and Literature/Letters | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 5 | ||||
Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | 1 | |||
History | 1 | ||||
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | 1 | |||
Legal Professions and Studies | 2 | 1 | 7 | ||
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 2 | |||
Library Science | 1 | ||||
Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | 4 | 3 | ||
Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||
Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | ||||
Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
Physical Sciences | 3 | 3 | 3 | ||
Psychology | 1 | 1 | 7 | 5 | |
Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | |
Social Sciences | 4 | 8 | 6 | 2 | |
Visual and Performing Arts | 3 | 14 | 4 | ||
Grand total | 34 | 75 | 91 | 27 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at University of Denver and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
---|---|
In-state | $52,515 |
Out-of-state | $52,515 |
Books and supplies | $1,200 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
---|---|
In-state | $51,639 |
Out-of-state | $51,639 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
---|---|---|---|
Any student financial aid | 1,320 | 90% | – |
Grant or scholarship aid | 1,305 | 89% | $29,958 |
Student loan aid | 555 | 38% | $7,897 |
All Undergraduate Students
Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
---|---|---|---|
Grant or scholarship aid | 4,882 | 84% | $30,364 |
Federal student loans | 1,986 | 34% | $6,301 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for University of Denver. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled University of Denver students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
Total | Male | Female | |
---|---|---|---|
Number of applicants | 21,028 | 9,048 | 11,980 | Percent admitted | 100% | 58% | 59% |
Percent admitted who enrolled | 6% | 6% | 6% |
Admissions Considerations
Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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Secondary school GPA | |||
Secondary school rank | |||
Secondary school record | |||
Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
Recommendations | |||
Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
Admission test scores | |||
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
University of Denver Enrollment, Fall 2020
Total Enrollment | 12,931 |
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Undergraduate enrollment | 5,774 |
Graduate enrollment | 7,157 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
University of Denver Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
- Law (LAW) - Professional schools
- American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
- Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- Counseling Psychology (COPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs
- School Psychology (SCPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- School Psychology (SCPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- Clinical Psychology (CLPSYD) - PsyD Doctoral programs
- Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
- English Language
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
- Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
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