University of Denver

9/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Denver, CO
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#2 Best Colleges in Colorado

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Overview

Total enrollment

12,813

Location Denver, Colorado
Website du.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City

Best Colleges Rank

#86

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in a residential neighborhood six miles south of downtown Denver, the University of Denver (DU) is a private research institution situated against the backdrop of the Rocky Mountains. The 125-acre campus features a combination of historic collegiate Gothic architecture and modern facilities, including the Daniel Felix Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science. Founded in 1864 as the Colorado Seminary, DU maintains a selective undergraduate admissions process and is recognized for its programs in international studies, business, and social work through the Josef Korbel School of International Studies and Daniels College of Business. The university provides guaranteed housing for first-year students across multiple residential communities, while its Division I athletic program competes in the Summit League, with its hockey team participating in the National Collegiate Hockey Conference and maintaining a strong presence in national championships.

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Ratings

DU is rated within the top 18% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 9 out of 10.

Overall Rating

9 out of 10
Academics

9 out of 10
Resources

10 out of 10
Outcomes

9 out of 10
Value

7 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for University of Denver within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very High

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1240/1410
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 28/33
GPA 3.72

Acceptance Rate

77.8%

Applications Due Jan 15, 2027
Enrollment Rate 9.1%
Application Fee $65

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$61,398

Costs for University of Denver
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$61,398
Books and Supplies		$1,000
Other Fees		$1,350
Room and Board		$17,759
Budget for Other Expenses		$2,409
Total One Year Cost		$83,916

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$63,400 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

78% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at University of Denver are Business, Social Sciences, and Visual and Performing Arts. 42% of students major in Business, 13% in Social Sciences, and 8% in Visual and Performing Arts.