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University of Denver
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  • 4 Year
  • DENVER, CO

Report Card

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A minus
  2. Value
    grade B
  3. Diversity
    grade A minus
  4. Campus
    grade B
  5. Athletics
    grade A
  6. Party Scene
    grade A
  7. Professors
    grade A minus
  8. Location
    grade A
  9. Dorms
    grade C+
  10. Campus Food
    grade C
  11. Student Life
    grade B+
  12. Safety
    grade B minus

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University of Denver is an above-average private university located in Denver, Colorado. It is a mid-size institution with an enrollment of 5,436 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the University of Denver acceptance rate is 64%. Popular majors include Finance, Psychology, and International Relations. Graduating 76% of students, University of Denver alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $44,500.

About

2199 S. UNIVERSITY BLVD
DENVER, CO 80208
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I (without football)
Athletic Conference
The Summit League

University of Denver Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

DU Admissions

Acceptance Rate
64%
Application Deadline
January 15
SAT Range
1200-1390
ACT Range
27-31
Application Fee
$65
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$39,973 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$31,672 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
99%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade A minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
5:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
83%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 112 responses
61%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 131 responses
59%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 131 responses

Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
6
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
6
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    10%
  • On Campus
    85%
  • Online
    4%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
5,436 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
431
Undergrads Over 25
6%
Pell Grant
16%
Varsity Athletes
7%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 70 responses
  • Friendly
    36%
  • Aspiring
    11%
  • Preppy
    11%
  • Snobby
    11%
  • Interesting
    10%
  • Conformist
    9%
  • Smart
    7%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
93%
Poll
53%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 155 responses
Poll
47%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 183 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 77 responses
  • Privileged
    36%
  • Engaged
    21%
  • CHALLENGING
    10%
  • Awesome
    9%
  • Respected
    6%
  • Adventurous
    5%
  • White
    4%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$56,500 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
76%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
90%
National
83%
77%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 65 responses

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