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University of Denver
Denver, CO · Private nonprofit · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 78%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $31,961
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 74%
- Median earnings
- $77,205
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
University of Denver is a private nonprofit college in Denver, CO with 6,025 undergraduates. It admits 78% of applicants, and admitted students average 1355 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $31,961 per year ($15,042 for families earning under $30,000). 74% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $77,205 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 78%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 19,214
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 13,679
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 11%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing640–710
200800
SAT Math600–700
200800
ACT Composite28–33
136
What University of Denver looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $80,467
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $63,246
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$15,042
- $30–48k$15,009
- $48–75k$19,505
- $75–110k$29,756
- $110k+$46,868
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Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 74%
- Freshman retention
- 89%
- Median earnings
- $77,205
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $19,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 6,025
- Student–faculty ratio
- 9:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 18%
- White67%
- Hispanic14%
- Black3%
- Asian4%
University of Denver FAQ
What is University of Denver's acceptance rate?+
University of Denver admits 78% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for University of Denver?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 640–710 on SAT Reading and Writing and 600–700 on SAT Math; the average total is 1355.
What ACT score do you need for University of Denver?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 28–33.
Is University of Denver test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to University of Denver?+
In Fall 2023, 19,214 students applied to University of Denver and 13,679 were admitted; 1,458 enrolled.
Does University of Denver consider legacy status?+
Yes. University of Denver reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does University of Denver require an essay?+
University of Denver reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does University of Denver cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $80,467 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $31,961.
What is University of Denver's graduation rate?+
74% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 127060 · How we use this data
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