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Private nonprofit · Denver, Colorado

University of Denver

Urban campus · 6,025 undergraduates · 9 students per faculty member · Official website

Acceptance rate
78%
ACT middle 50%
28–33
Average net price
$36,131
per year, after grants
6-year graduation
76%
Mary Reed Hall and Harper Humanities Garden
Photo: Wikimedia Commons

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What University of Denver costs

Net price is what a first-year student pays for a year after grants and scholarships, by family income. It is usually far below the sticker price.

Net price by family income

Under $30,000
$20,097
$30,001 – $48,000
$16,211
$48,001 – $75,000
$22,940
$75,001 – $110,000
$31,759
Over $110,000
$47,222

For students receiving federal aid.

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Price and aid

Full cost of attendance (sticker)
$78,476
Tuition and fees
$61,398
First-years given a grant by the school
98%
Average grant from the school
$32,374
Median debt at graduation
$21,844
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Admissions

Acceptance rate
78%
SAT middle 50%
1240–1410
ACT middle 50%
28–33
Test scores
Considered, not required
First-year retention
88%

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University of Denver athletics

NCAA D1, 9 women's and 8 men's sports

Varsity teams and roster sizes
SportWomen’s rosterMen’s roster
Basketball1515
Golf911
Gymnastics15–
Ice hockey–25
Lacrosse3450
Skiing1214
Soccer3236
Swimming & diving3032
Tennis810
Volleyball15–

Participants reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A dash means no team for that side.

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Academics and outcomes

Most popular fields

Business & marketing
33%
Social sciences
15%
Psychology
11%
Biological & biomedical sciences
9%
Visual & performing arts
6%
Computer & information sciences
5%

Share of bachelor’s degrees awarded.

6-year graduation rate
76%
First-year retention
88%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$71,155
Median debt at graduation
$21,844
Students with a Pell grant
14%

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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (admissions, prices, outcomes), IPEDS Student Financial Aid 2023–24 (school grants) and Equity in Athletics 2024–25 (teams). No college paid to appear here or can pay to be ranked.

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