University of Denver
PrivateDenver, CO
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
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Decision I: Nov 1, 2026
- Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
- Early Decision II: Jan 15, 2027
- Regular Decision: Jan 15, 2027
Confirm on University of Denver's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against University of Denver's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what University of Denver weighs in your application
Paying it back
"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
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
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
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 deadlines are Early Decision I Nov 1, 2026; Early Action Nov 1, 2026; Early Decision II Jan 15, 2027; Regular Decision Jan 15, 2027, 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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