University of Denver

Denver, Colorado

Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1864Large citySEVP certified

About

The University of Denver (DU) is a private research university in Denver, Colorado, United States. Founded in 1864, it had an enrollment of approximately 6,600 undergraduate students and 6,200 graduate students in 2024. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research spending and doctorate production". The 125-acre (0.51 km2) main campus is a designated arboretum and is located five miles (8 km) south of downtown Denver.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$63,246
Estimated total for international students: US$80,467

Net price calculatordu.edu

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 6,025
Graduate students: 6,199
International undergraduates: 3%
Students per teacher: 9 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 78%
SAT: Reading and writing 640–710 · Maths 600–700
ACT: 28–33

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 74%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$77,205

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (257)

Bachelor's degrees79 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAnimal SciencesAnthropologyArea StudiesBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiological and Physical SciencesBiology, GeneralBiopsychologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, OtherBusiness/Commerce, GeneralBusiness/Managerial EconomicsChemistryClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceComputer Systems AnalysisComputer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralConstruction ManagementCriminologyData ProcessingDesign and Applied ArtsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEconomicsEducation, GeneralElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryHospitality Administration/ManagementHuman Resources Management and ServicesInternational BusinessInternational Relations and National Security StudiesInternational/Globalization StudiesJournalismLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Information Systems and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNon-Professional Legal StudiesPhilosophyPhilosophy and Religious Studies, OtherPhysical Sciences, GeneralPhysicsPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic Policy AnalysisRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationReal EstateRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingReligion/Religious StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsScience, Technology and SocietySlavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial Sciences, GeneralSocial Sciences, OtherSociologySports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Master's degrees89 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAnthropologyBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, OtherBusiness/Commerce, GeneralBusiness/Managerial EconomicsChemistryClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesCommunication, Journalism, and Related Programs, OtherCommunications Technologies/TechniciansComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementConstruction ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCurriculum and InstructionData ProcessingDesign and Applied ArtsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational Assessment, Evaluation, and ResearchEducational/Instructional Media DesignElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/TechniciansEngineering, GeneralEngineering, OtherEngineering-Related FieldsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsEnvironmental/Natural Resources Management and PolicyFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsGeography and CartographyHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHospitality Administration/ManagementHuman Resources Management and ServicesInformation Science/StudiesInternational BusinessInternational Relations and National Security StudiesInternational/Globalization StudiesLegal Professions and Studies, OtherLegal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLibrary Science and AdministrationLibrary Science, OtherManagement Information Systems and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMaterials SciencesMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMedical Illustration and InformaticsMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNanotechnologyNatural Resources and Conservation, OtherOperations ResearchPeace Studies and Conflict ResolutionPhilosophyPhysicsPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPsychology, GeneralPsychology, OtherPublic AdministrationPublic HealthPublic Policy AnalysisPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationReal EstateReligion/Religious StudiesRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesSocial WorkSpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesSustainability StudiesSystems EngineeringSystems Science and TheoryTaxationTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Doctoral degrees33 subjects

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBusiness/Commerce, GeneralChemistryClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ScienceCurriculum and InstructionDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEducation, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational Assessment, Evaluation, and ResearchElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering, GeneralEngineering, OtherEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralGeography and CartographyHistoryInternational Relations and National Security StudiesMaterials SciencesMathematicsMathematics and Statistics, OtherMechanical EngineeringNanotechnologyPhysicsPsychology, GeneralReligion/Religious StudiesResearch and Experimental PsychologySocial WorkSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSystems Engineering

Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)2 subjects

Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyLaw

Undergraduate certificates5 subjects

Business Administration, Management and OperationsCommunity Organization and AdvocacyComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralHuman Resources Management and ServicesMusic

Graduate certificates49 subjects

Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural EducationBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, OtherBusiness/Commerce, GeneralClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCurriculum and InstructionEconomicsEducation, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational/Instructional Media DesignElectrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/TechniciansEngineering, OtherEngineering-Related FieldsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsEnvironmental/Natural Resources Management and PolicyFinance and Financial Management ServicesGeography and CartographyHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHuman Resources Management and ServicesInformation Science/StudiesInternational BusinessInternational Relations and National Security StudiesInternational/Globalization StudiesLegal Professions and Studies, OtherLegal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLibrary Science and AdministrationLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMedical Illustration and InformaticsMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNon-Professional Legal StudiesPsychology, OtherPublic AdministrationReal EstateReligion/Religious StudiesRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesSocial WorkSpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessSystems Engineering

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.