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University of Denver

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Denver, CO

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Located in Denver, CO, University of Denver is a private mid-sized school with roughly 6,025 undergraduates. University of Denver is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 78%. Among reported majors, Computer Science shows the strongest outcomes -- $121,993/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate78%
SAT range1240–1410
ACT range28–33
Undergrads6,025
Yield (admits who enroll)11%
Next deadlineNov 1, 2026 (ED1)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$78,476
4-year grad rate77%
Median earnings, 10yr out$71,155

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans28%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out73%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology$69,725/yr
Biology, General$54,513/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods$104,087/yr
Finance and Financial Management Services$99,135/yr
Accounting and Related Services$96,903/yr
Real Estate$87,026/yr
International Business$80,511/yr
Hospitality Administration/Management$75,118/yr
Marketing$74,173/yr
Business/Commerce, General$74,033/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$63,374/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science$121,993/yr
Engineering
Mechanical Engineering$93,026/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$49,287/yr
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics$61,241/yr
Legal Professions and Studies
Non-Professional Legal Studies$63,727/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$56,161/yr
Social Sciences
Economics$84,328/yr
Political Science and Government$66,288/yr
International Relations and National Security Studies$59,895/yr
Criminology$57,858/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Design and Applied Arts$69,251/yr
Music$48,461/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity2,647
Typical room charge$9,372
Typical board charge$5,925

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsRequired

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is University of Denver's acceptance rate?

University of Denver in Denver, CO admits approximately 78% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for University of Denver?

Admitted students at University of Denver typically score between 1240–1410 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for University of Denver?

Admitted students at University of Denver typically score between 28–33 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does University of Denver cost?

University of Denver's total cost of attendance is reported at $78,476 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for University of Denver?

University of Denver's earliest deadline is Nov 1, 2026 (ED1), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does University of Denver require students to live on campus?

No -- University of Denver doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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