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University of Denver

Denver, CO·Private·~78% acceptance

Located in Denver, CO, University of Denver is a private university. It has fairly open admissions, accepting about 78% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $36,131 per year. About 77% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $71,155 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$36,131/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $78,476
Aid cuts ~$42,345/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
Nov 1
EA
Nov 1
RD
Jan 15

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Admissions
GPA range3.49–3.99
SAT (middle 50%)1240–1410
ACT (middle 50%)28–33
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
77%
graduation rate
89%
freshman retention
$57,118
median earnings, 6yr
$71,155
median earnings, 10yr
How Denver reads an application

What Denver values

Very important
Course rigorGrades (GPA)Application essaysRecommendationsExtracurricularsTalent / abilityCharacter / personal qualitiesDemonstrated interest
Important
Test scores
Also considered
Class rankInterviewFirst-generation statusAlumni relation (legacy)Geographic residenceState residencyReligious commitmentVolunteer workWork experience

From Denver’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What Denver requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorRecommendationsApplication essaysTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Class rankCollege-prep programTest scoresWork experienceAlumni relation (legacy)

From federal IPEDS data — what Denver requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is University of Denver's acceptance rate?
University of Denver admits about 78% of applicants.
How much does University of Denver cost?
At University of Denver, the average net price after aid is about $36,131 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $78,476 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Denver?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1240–1410 on the SAT and 28–33 on the ACT.
What are University of Denver's application deadlines?
University of Denver's deadlines are Early Decision around Nov 1, Early Action around Nov 1, Regular Decision around Jan 15. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does University of Denver value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, University of Denver rates Course rigor, Grades (GPA), Application essays, Recommendations, Extracurriculars, Talent / ability, Character / personal qualities, and Demonstrated interest as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Test scores. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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