#4 Hardest Colleges to Get Into in Colorado
Alum: Oh man, I’m disheartened to see so many negative reviews! Granted, I graduated a few years before COVID so didn’t have to deal with online learning.
My four years at DU were the best years of my life. I agree with others that many students are white, rich, and privileged; I came from a very urban, very diverse neighborhood and though at times I really felt the divide between me and my richer friends, it didn’t stop me from having a good time. At least when I attended in 2012, as a social sciences student, everyone in my classes was super chill.
I had a great experience with the Criminology department. Loved all my classes and professors.
Campus is stunning. Though
the undergrad population is small, I never felt like campus itself was small.
As for nightlife, I got away with four years of college never having a fake ID. We went to the Stad senior year, but otherwise, house parties were the way to go. By junior year, downtown Denver was a quick light rail or Uber ride away.... Read 2,029 reviews
grade B+
Overall Niche Gradegrade A minus
AcademicsAcceptance rate 61%
Net price $38,322
SAT range 1170-1360
#4 Hardest Colleges to Get Into in Colorado.
University of Denver
Blue checkmark.
4 Year,
DENVER, CO,
2029 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says Oh man, I’m disheartened to see so many negative reviews! Granted, I graduated a few years before COVID so didn’t have to deal with online learning.My four years at DU were the best years of my life. I agree with others that many students are white, rich, and privileged; I came from a very urban, very diverse neighborhood and though at times I...I had a great experience with the Criminology department. Loved all my classes and professors.Campus is stunning. Thoughthe undergrad population is small, I never felt like campus itself was small.As for nightlife, I got away with four years of college never having a fake ID. We went to the Stad senior year, but otherwise, house parties were the way to go. By junior year, downtown Denver was a....
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Overall Niche Grade: B+,
Acceptance Rate: 61%,
Net Price: $38,322,
SAT Range: 1170-1360,