University of Denver: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #515 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #185 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #161 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #4 of 38 | In Colorado |
| #2 of 9 | In Denver |
| #39 of 1,036 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 167 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 71%
- Undergraduates
- 6,415
- Graduates
- 6,972
- Male:Female Ratio
- 38:62
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.du.edu
University of Denver Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of Denver has an acceptance rate of 71% and is among the top 34% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 70% | 72% |
| Applicants | 19,214 | 7,959 | 11,253 |
| Admissions | 13,679 | 5,611 | 8,066 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,438 | 621 | 817 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 20 | 12 | 8 |
1,774 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,985 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
344 or 27%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1240
or below
75% of them
had 1410
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of Denver are 1240-1410 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
229 or 16%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 29
or below
75% of them
had 32
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of Denver are 29-32 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 8546 (64%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1796 (13%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 815 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 698 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 633 (5%) |
| Asian | 546 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 273 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 15 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 15 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend University of Denver is $43,324 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $20,820 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $21,648 |
| $48-75K | $28,981 |
| $75-110K | $30,753 |
| $110K+ | $46,428 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $58,032 | $58,032 |
| Tuition in-state | $58,032 | $58,032 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $58,032 | $58,032 |
| Fee in-district | $1,308 | $315 |
| Fee in-state | $1,308 | $315 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,308 | $315 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,647 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,335 |
| Room charge | $9,840 |
| Meal charge | $6,495 |
University of Denver majors
University of Denver has granted 1,278 bachelor's degrees across 63 programs, 2,830 master's across 72 programs, and 435 doctorate degrees across 25 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Denver.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | 705 | 6 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 43 | 225 | 11 |
| Law | 265 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 87 | 105 | 1 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 72 | 115 | 6 |
| Environmental & Natural Resources Management and Policy, General | 166 | ||
| Psychology, General | 121 | 8 | 6 |
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 111 | ||
| Finance, General | 102 | ||
| Information Technology | 100 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 96 | ||
| Accounting | 43 | 52 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 60 | 31 | |
| Library and Information Science | 88 | ||
| Business Statistics | 44 | 40 | |
| Real Estate | 35 | 49 | |
| Counseling Psychology | 67 | 13 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 65 | 4 | 4 |
| Creative Writing | 64 | ||
| Computer Science | 52 | 9 | 2 |
| Clinical Psychology | 18 | 42 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 59 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 54 | ||
| Psychology, Other | 53 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 52 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 35 | 14 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 48 | ||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 46 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 25 | 9 | 3 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 26 | 4 | 6 |
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 19 | 16 | |
| Molecular Biology | 34 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 34 | ||
| Criminology | 33 | ||
| Forensic Psychology | 33 | ||
| Economics, General | 20 | 11 | |
| Music, General | 5 | 24 | |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 27 | ||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 7 | 19 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 25 | ||
| Medical Informatics | 25 | ||
| Environmental Science | 24 | ||
| Development Economics and International Development | 23 | ||
| Systems Engineering | 23 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 14 | 5 | 3 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 9 | 9 | 4 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 15 | 6 | |
| Geography | 17 | 4 | |
| Biochemistry | 19 | ||
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 1 | 18 | |
| International & Globalization Studies | 6 | 13 | |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 19 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 12 | 4 | 2 |
| History, General | 15 | ||
| Journalism | 15 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 8 | 6 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 14 | ||
| Transportation & Mobility Management | 14 | ||
| Clinical Child Psychology | 7 | 5 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 12 | ||
| Graphic Design | 10 | 2 | |
| International Economics | 12 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 12 | ||
| Sociology, General | 12 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 4 | 7 | |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 11 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 11 | ||
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | 11 | ||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 10 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 10 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 3 | 7 | |
| Legal Studies | 9 | ||
| Tax Law & Taxation | 9 | ||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 8 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 6 | 2 | |
| Ecology | 8 | ||
| Physics, General | 7 | 1 | |
| Taxation | 8 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 7 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 7 | ||
| Securities Services Administration & Management | 7 | ||
| Sustainability Studies | 7 | ||
| Computer Systems Analysis & Analyst | 6 | ||
| Educational Statistics and Research Methods | 3 | 3 | |
| Philosophy | 6 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 5 | ||
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 5 | ||
| International Business, Trade, and Tax Law | 5 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 5 | ||
| Molecular Biophysics | 1 | 4 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 | ||
| International Finance | 4 | ||
| Physiology, General | 4 | ||
| Engineering, Other | 3 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 3 | ||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 2 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 2 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 2 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 2 | ||
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 2 | ||
| Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other | 2 | ||
| Management Science | 2 | ||
| Music Technology | 2 | ||
| Musicology and Ethnomusicology | 2 | ||
| Russian Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 1 | ||
| Chemistry, Other | 1 | ||
| Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Law | 1 | ||
| Experimental Psychology | 1 | ||
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 1 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Materials Science | 1 | ||
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,278 | 2,830 | 435 |
University of Denver has a graduation rate of 78%, which is among the 13% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 78% | 72% | 83% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Denver is a world-class research university with 25,155 scientific papers published and 713,494 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Computer Science, Law, Environmental Science, Engineering, Physics, Biology, Psychology, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 180 | 2273 |
| 1993 | 191 | 2346 |
| 1994 | 203 | 2640 |
| 1995 | 213 | 2861 |
| 1996 | 248 | 3369 |
| 1997 | 211 | 3431 |
| 1998 | 236 | 3771 |
| 1999 | 234 | 4260 |
| 2000 | 236 | 4981 |
| 2001 | 263 | 5427 |
| 2002 | 297 | 6236 |
| 2003 | 265 | 6713 |
| 2004 | 325 | 7338 |
| 2005 | 371 | 8996 |
| 2006 | 359 | 9536 |
| 2007 | 507 | 10039 |
| 2008 | 546 | 11249 |
| 2009 | 564 | 13729 |
| 2010 | 705 | 17026 |
| 2011 | 756 | 20000 |
| 2012 | 809 | 23224 |
| 2013 | 938 | 25185 |
| 2014 | 898 | 27359 |
| 2015 | 992 | 29397 |
| 2016 | 1099 | 31651 |
| 2017 | 1166 | 34103 |
| 2018 | 1054 | 37110 |
| 2019 | 1235 | 43715 |
| 2020 | 1283 | 53077 |
| 2021 | 1205 | 58742 |
| 2022 | 1158 | 56103 |
| 2023 | 1202 | 58913 |
| 2024 | 893 | 56491 |
University of Denver alumni
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Condoleezza Rice
- Occupations
- politicianacademicuniversity teacherdiplomatpianist
- Biography
-
Condoleezza "Condi" Rice is an American diplomat and political scientist serving since 2020 as the 8th director of Stanford University's Hoover Institution. A member of the Republican Party, she previously served as the 66th United States secretary of state from 2005 to 2009 and as the 19th U.S. national security advisor from 2001 to 2005. Rice was the first female African-American secretary of state and the first woman to serve as national security advisor. Until the election of Barack Obama as president in 2008, Rice and her predecessor, Colin Powell, were the highest-ranking African Americans in the history of the federal executive branch (by virtue of the secretary of state standing fourth in the presidential line of succession). At the time of her appointment as Secretary of State, Rice was the highest-ranking woman in the history of the United States to be in the presidential line of succession.
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Phil Heath
- Occupations
- basketball playerbodybuilder
- Biography
-
Phillip Jerrod Heath is an American IFBB Pro League professional bodybuilder. Known as 'The Gift', he is a seven-time Mr. Olympia winner, having won the competition every year from 2011 to 2017. Heath is tied with Arnold Schwarzenegger for the joint-second number of all-time Mr. Olympia wins, behind Ronnie Coleman and Lee Haney, who are joint-first with eight wins each. He was known for his rivalry with Kai Greene.
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Ruth Handler
- Occupations
- entrepreneurscreenwriterpatent inventor
- Biography
-
Ruth Marianna Handler was an American business magnate and inventor. She is best known for inventing the Barbie doll in 1959 and being co-founder of toy manufacturer Mattel with her husband Elliot, as well as serving as the company's first president from 1945 to 1975.
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Richard Hilton
- Occupations
- business executivebusinesspersonentrepreneursocialite
- Biography
-
Richard Howard Hilton is an American businessman. He is the chairman and co-founder of Hilton & Hyland, a real estate brokerage firm based in Beverly Hills, California, that specializes in homes and estates in Beverly Hills, Holmby Hills, Bel-Air, Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, Malibu, Hollywood Hills, as well as estates from Santa Barbara to San Diego.
General info
| Alternative names | DU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1864 |
| Motto | Pro Scientia et Religione For Science and Religion |
| Colors | crimson, gold |
| Academic calendar | September to June (September - November; January-March; March-June). Also Summer Session (June-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 2,874 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2199 S. University Blvd Denver, Colorado, 80208 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 716,000 |
| Phone | 3038712000 |