University of Denver
Denver, Colorado
#137 National Colleges
58.71%
Admission Rate
Somewhat Selective
5,755 Undergraduates Enrolled
- Private nonprofit
- Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
- Four-year, full-time, more selective, lower transfer-in
- Four-year, medium, primarily residential
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The University of Denver (DU) is a private research university in Denver, Colorado. Founded in 1864, it is the oldest independent private university in the Rocky Mountain Region of the United States. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – very high research activity". DU enrolls approximately 5,700 undergraduate students and 7,200 graduate students. The 125-acre (0.51 km2) main campus is a designated arboretum and is located primarily in the University Neighborhood, about five miles (8 km) south of downtown Denver. The 720-acre Kennedy Mountain Campus is located approximately 110 miles northwest of Denver, in Larimer County .
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Location
City
Denver, Colorado
Locale
City: Large (population of 250,000 or more)
Region
Rocky Mountains (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY)
Academics
Predominant Degree Awarded
Predominantly bachelor's-degree granting
Highest Degree Awarded
Graduate degree
Most Popular Fields
| Field | % Students |
|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | 34.6% |
| Social Sciences | 15.3% |
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | 10.1% |
| Psychology | 7.2% |
| Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs | 6.9% |
| Visual And Performing Arts | 5.7% |
| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | 4.3% |
| Engineering | 3.8% |
| Natural Resources And Conservation | 1.9% |
| English Language And Literature/Letters | 1.8% |
| Mathematics And Statistics | 1.5% |
| History | 1.2% |
| Physical Sciences | 1.2% |
| Legal Professions And Studies | 1.0% |
| Philosophy And Religious Studies | 1.0% |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1.0% |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | 0.9% |
| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | 0.4% |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies | 0.3% |
Cost
Tuition
$52,515.00
Percentage Students Receiving Aid
34.24%
Average Net Cost After Aid
$32,361.00
Admissions
SAT Scores
1295
Composite Average
| Percentile | 75% | 50% | 25% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math | 680 | 630 | 580 |
| Verbal | 670 | 630 | 590 |
ACT Scores
29
Cumulative Average
| Percentile | 75% | 50% | 25% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math | 29 | 27 | 24 |
| English | 33 | 29 | 25 |
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