University of Denver

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Quarter

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	2,647
Student to faculty ratio	10 to 1
Acceptance rate	64%
Students retention rate	84%
On-time graduation rate	76%

Located in Denver, Colorado, UDenver is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. UDenver operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

University of Denver is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, UDenver emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

UDenver boasts an impressive student retention rate of 84% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 69% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

63.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$54,819

Cost of attendance at University of Denver in 2022 for students from Colorado.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Colorado's average	$8,123
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$54,819

Cost of attendance at University of Denver in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Colorado's average	$20,262
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 98 of freshman students at University of Denver received on average $31,672 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$31,672

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	219	16%	$5,962	$1,305,570
Other Federal Grant	379	28%	$4,529	$1,716,668
State Grant/Scholarships	97	7%	$4,831	$468,597
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,345	98%	$30,071	$40,445,463
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,346	98%	$31,672	$42,630,728

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Denver students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Denver students is 75.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 80.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 70.4%.

75.7%

asian 76.6% 49 students
African American 61.5% 16 students
white 76.6% 761 students
unknown 70.4% 19 students
hispanic 69.7% 108 students
International Students 74.7% 62 students
Mixed Race 84.1% 53 students

Sport Conferences

Basketball The Summit League

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Denver provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Denver offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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