Denver, Colorado · ★ 3.0 / 5 Overall (1 Student Review)

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Private not-for-profit · 4-year · Doctoral
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 km) south of downtown Denver.
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 ↗
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2199 S. University Blvd, Denver, Colorado, 80208
Visit University SiteNational 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 ↗
National rank
Ranked #193 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
Value rank
Ranked #320 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source: WM Best Value ↗
World rank
Ranked #501 globally in Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE World ↗
World rank
Ranked #963 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
25th–75th percentile
SAT total: 1240–1410
SAT ERW: 630–710
SAT math: 610–700
ACT composite: 29–32
Total: 13,387
Undergrad: 6,415
Undergrad full-time: 5,755
Graduate: 6,972
Part-time: 4,833
In-state
Tuition: $59,340
Total cost on campus: $80,536
Out-of-state
Tuition: $59,340
Total cost on campus: $80,536
Room & board: $17,049
Books & supplies: $1,000
Receive aid: 100%
Avg grant aid: $32,023
Pell grant recipients: 15%
Rent: $940 / mo
Average city asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $5.75
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $4.20 / gal
State average price. AAA.
Average meal: $10.31
Published board plan, per meal. IPEDS.