School Information

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Total Enrollment 11,644
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 12 : 1

University of Denver

http://www.du.edu
2199 S. University Blvd, Denver, Colorado 80208
(303) 871-2000

The mission of the University of Denver is to promote learning by engaging with students in advancing scholarly inquiry, cultivating critical and creative thought, and generating knowledge. Our active partnerships with local and global communities contribute to a sustainable common good.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Less than one year certificate
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus Setting City: Large
Disability Services Student 10%
 
School Costs

At University of Denver, 81.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 74.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $17,090), and 36% receive loans ($7,299 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $9,495.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending University of Denver is $31,044 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 8,411 people applied to University of Denver. Of the applicants, 70.0% were admitted (64.0% male & 76.0% female ) and 20.0% accepted (20.0% male and 21.0% female)

Of the 5,343 undergraduate students at University of Denver, 10.0% are part-time. A majority (89.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 46.0% of the 6,301 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     42.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     86.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     100.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     60.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     74.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     75.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline January 2
Admissions Office Phone 800.525.9495
Admissions Office Email admission@du.edu
Admissions Office Address Office of Undergraduate Admission University of Denver University Hall 2197 S. University Blvd. Denver, CO 80208-9401
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.du.edu/apply/admission/apply/transfer/checklist.html
Admissions Website http://www.du.edu/prospectivestudents/index.html
Application Fee $50

In order to be accepted to University of Denver, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
University of Denver SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 540
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 640
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 550
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 650
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 520
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 620
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 24
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 29
ACT English (25th Percentile) 24
ACT English (75th Percentile) 31
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 24
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 29
 
University of Denver Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences 1
Animal Sciences, General 1
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 1
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other 0
Asian-American Studies 0
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other 1
Women's Studies 0
Biological and biomedical sciences 85 6 2
Biochemistry 9
Bioinformatics 1
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 54 6 2
Ecology 4
Molecular Biology 17
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 632 703
Accounting 61 55
Business Administration and Management, General 22 73
Business Statistics 4 6
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other 129 141
Business/Commerce, General 92 100
Business/Managerial Economics 10
Construction Management 8 2
Finance, General 77 107
Hospitality Administration/Management, General 51
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 18
International Business/Trade/Commerce 74 45
International Finance 31
Knowledge Management 4
Management Information Systems, General 11 4
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 74 26
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management 25
Organizational Behavior Studies 8
Real Estate 11 7
Taxation 42
Transportation/Transportation Management 17
Communication, journalism, and related programs 2 107 62 6
Advertising 2
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 2 71 35 6
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other 12
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 19 3
Journalism 17
Mass Communication/Media Studies 5
Public Relations/Image Management 5
Computer and information sciences and support services 10 56 1
Computer Science 2 2 1
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other 3
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst 1
Information Science/Studies 54
Information Technology 4
Education 94 127 31
Curriculum and Instruction 42 84 7
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 52 31 14
Educational Statistics and Research Methods 2 3
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration 10 7
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 0
Engineering 14 45 4
Biomedical/Medical Engineering 1
Computer Engineering, General 3 4
Computer Software Engineering 8
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 4 4
Engineering, General 6 3
Engineering, Other 14
Materials Science 0 1
Mechanical Engineering 7 8
Engineering technologies/technicians 25
Engineering/Industrial Management 12
Telecommunications Technology/Technician 13
English language and literature/letters 31 3 9
English Language and Literature, General 31 3 9
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 47
French Language and Literature 9
German Language and Literature 3
Italian Language and Literature 2
Russian Language and Literature 1
Spanish Language and Literature 32
History 7
History, General 7
Legal professions and studies 11 95 343
Law (LLB, JD) 343
Legal Professions and Studies, Other 20
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other 32
Legal Studies, General 11
Tax Law/Taxation (LLM, JSD/SJD) 43
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 23
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 23
Library science 53
Library Science/Librarianship 53
Mathematics and statistics 8 4 2
Mathematics and Statistics, Other 2
Mathematics, General 8 4
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 9 5
Biological and Physical Sciences 2
International/Global Studies 5
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 1 0
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 5
Science, Technology and Society 1
Natural resources and conservation 7 44
Environmental Science 7
Natural Resources Management and Policy 44
Philosophy and religious studies 11 10 10
Philosophy 10 2
Religion/Religious Studies 1 8 10
Physical sciences 9 6 2
Chemistry, General 7 5 2
Physics, General 2 1
Psychology 8 85 104 51
Clinical Psychology 23 36
Counseling Psychology 24 6
Forensic Psychology 30
Psychology, General 85 4 8
Psychology, Other 21
School Psychology 8 2 1
Public administration and social service professions 4 7 231 5
Public Administration 13
Public Policy Analysis 7 11
Social Work 4 207 5
Security and protective services 3
Securities Services Administration/Management 3
Social sciences 33 161 149 7
Anthropology 6 6
Criminology 17
Development Economics and International Development 24
Economics, General 9 7
Geography 6 8 0
International Relations and Affairs 33 72 104 7
Political Science and Government, General 37
Social Sciences, Other 0
Sociology 14
Visual and performing arts 2 76 29
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 7 10
Art/Art Studies, General 13
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 8
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other 7
Graphic Design 5 0
Music Performance, General 2 22
Music, General 7 19
Musicology and Ethnomusicology 7
 
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