University of Denver
Denver, Colorado
Private not-for-profit·Four or more years·Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice·GPA 3.68
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The University of Denver (DU) is a private research university in Denver, Colorado, United States. Founded in 1864, it had an enrollment of approximately 6,600 undergraduate students and 6,200 graduate students in 2024. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research spending and doctorate production". The 125-acre (0.51 km2) main campus is a designated arboretum and is located five miles (8…
- Rankings
#12 (Princeton Review)▼
Best College Library
Ranked #12 in Best College Library (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
College City Gets High Marks
Ranked #12 in College City Gets High Marks (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
Best Athletic Facilities
Ranked #21 in Best Athletic Facilities (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
National rank
Ranked #111 in the US by Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE US ↗
National Universities
Ranked #117 in National Universities (2026). Source: US News ↗
National rank
Ranked #169 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
- Tuition — In-State
$59,340▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $80,536
Room & Board: $17,049
Books & Supplies: $1,000
Receive Aid: 100%
Avg Grant Aid: $32,023
Pell Grant Recipients: 15%
- Tuition — Out-of-State
$59,340▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $80,536
Room & Board: $17,049
Books & Supplies: $1,000
Receive Aid: 100%
Avg Grant Aid: $32,023
Pell Grant Recipients: 15%
- Gas
- ⛽ $4.37 / gal
- Test Scores
SAT 1240–1410▼
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 1240–1410
SAT ERW: 630–710
SAT Math: 610–700
ACT Composite: 29–32
- Admit Rate
- 71%
- Avg HS GPA
- 3.68
- Total Enrollment
- 13,387
- Undergrad
- 6,415
- Graduate
- 6,972
- Student-Faculty Ratio
- 10:1
- Retention Rate
- 88%
- Graduation Rate
- 78%
- Official Portal
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2199 S. University Blvd, Denver, Colorado, 80208
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