University of Denver
- 4 Year
- DENVER, CO
CollegeGrad School
University of Denver
- 4 Year
- DENVER, CO
- Rating 3.66 out of 5 2,000 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A minus
- Valuegrade A minus
- Diversitygrade A
- Campusgrade B+
- Athleticsgrade A minus
- Party Scenegrade A
- Professorsgrade A minus
- Locationgrade A
- Dormsgrade B minus
- Campus Foodgrade C+
- Student Lifegrade A
- Safetygrade B minus
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About
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I (without football)
Athletic Conference
The Summit League
University of Denver Rankings
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DU Admissions
Acceptance Rate
61%
Application Deadline
January 15
SAT Range
1170-1360
ACT Range
26-31
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
$38,322 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$31,305 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
90%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade A minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
7:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
83%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 112 responses61%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 128 responses60%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 128 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Finance134 Graduates
- Psychology134 Graduates
- International Relations114 Graduates
- Marketing103 Graduates
- Communications83 Graduates
- Biology69 Graduates
- Business58 Graduates
- Computer Science51 Graduates
- Accounting49 Graduates
- Management Sciences and Information Systems41 Graduates
Online
Online Programs Offered
6
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
6
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
5,362 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
337
Undergrads Over 25
30900%
Pell Grant
16%
Varsity Athletes
6%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
94%
Poll
53%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 152 responsesPoll
48%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 180 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$56,500 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
75%
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 responsesSimilar Colleges
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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.
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.
I love DU and overall, I'm extremely happy with my college experience so far. The campus is beautiful. I love the proximity to both downtown Denver and the mountains. Many students are very involved on-campus in sports and various clubs. In terms of academics, classes are challenging and the quarter system is fast-paced. I have found students at Korbel to be more competitive, for better or worse. In general, my professors have been fantastic! They're extremely dedicated and most have been easy to connect with. Small class size helps with making connections. For cons, I wish the student body was more diverse and dining hall food could be much better.
If you are looking for the "college experience," you probably won't find it here. Greek life is very small, not much interaction between sororities and frats, and no one goes to philanthropy events. Frat parties are a hit or miss, and the two bars get old very quickly. The school feels VERY small and my class sizes ranged from 12-80 people. The students here (no everyone, but most) are very privileged, which I didn't think would bother me, but it did. There didn't seem like there was much school spirit either. While this wasn't a fit for me, I know many people who love the school; great location, awesome teachers, easy access to resources, with a relatively relaxed atmosphere. I encourage students to join club sports and activities; I loved alpine club, great people in that group and there is always someone to hike or ski with!