The University of Denver (DU) is a private university dedicated to the public good. We are a medium-sized institution, located just 15 minutes from downtown Denver and one hour from the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Our unique Four-Dimensional Experience represents our commitment to every student's holistic development and provides DU students with a multitude of opportunities to build the skills, knowledge, and perspective they need to thrive in an ever-changing world and to create real, lasting change. This Four-Dimensional Experience means we invest in every dimension of our students' personal and professional growth; we ignite academic excellence, foster exceptional character, architect powerful career readiness and nurture whole-body well-being.
Small classes taught by professors who are leaders in their field, a focus on experiential learning, top-ranked study abroad programs?and a strong and supportive alumni base help?our students build the foundations needed to create the kinds of lives and careers that lead to big impacts and positive changes. Starting from their first days on campus, students establish a constellation of mentors through faculty advisors, strong career support from the Burwell Center for Career Achievement, 4D peer mentors, and additional programming such as our Pioneer Leadership Program, our Learning Effectiveness Program for neurodiverse learners, and FIRST@DU programs for first-generation and minority students.
As one of the smallest private R1 institutions, students have access to impactful research opportunities and a wide variety of experiential learning opportunities. DU's quarter system allows students to easily pursue multiple majors and minors across disciplines, and with over 100 areas of study to choose from, students have a lot of opportunity to personalize their education! We boast over 100 student organizations, 18 Division I athletic programs (including our ten-time national championship men's hockey team!), as well as 30 club and 20 intramural sports. Off campus, students have access to both word-class mountain activities and one of the fastest growing cities in the country. DU students can explore the art, culture and food scenes of a major city, get involved in community service opportunities, attend major league sporting events, and take advantage of the stunning nature of Colorado — all while building the academic skills and competencies they need to design their future success.
With the creation of the James C. Kennedy Mountain Campus, DU integrates both a city and a mountain campus to support student growth in multiple dimensions. Located just two hours north of DU's Denver campus and over 700 acres large, the mountain campus provides a contemplative wilderness setting where all community members can retreat from the city to enjoy meaningful programming.
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Campus Visits Contact
Campus Visit Program Coordinator
2197 S. University Boulevard
Denver, CO 80208
Experience College Life
Ritchie Center (athletic facility)
Anderson Academic Commons (library)
Newman Center (performing arts)
Campus Green (Driscoll Lawn)
Larimer Square
Denver Botanic Gardens
Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre
Washington Park area (Wash Park)
Campus Tours
Dates: Year-round
Times: 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., M-F
Average Length: 1 hour
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Faculty and Coach Visits
Class Visits
Overnight Dorm Stays
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Admissions
Admissions
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DU uses a holistic review process when evaluating applicants. We are test-optional and use the Common Application, which requires students to submit their high school transcript(s), complete a personal essay, provide a counselor recommendation, and pay a $65 application fee to send the application to us.
For students applying in our Early Action or Early Decision I round, applications are due by November 1. For students applying in our Regular Decision or Early Decision II round, applications are due by January 15.
Early Decision I and II are binding applications and have earlier deposit deadlines. Students admitted during Early Decision rounds will receive an additional $5,000 merit scholarship and top academic performers will have their full financial need met.
First-Year Profile (2023)
? GPA (includes weighted) Average: 3.77
? ACT Average: 30.5
? SAT Average: 1292?
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Deadlines
Early Decision — November 1
Early Decision II — January 15
Early Action — November 1
Regular — January 15
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Academic Programs
Full list of undergraduate programs of study:
https://www.du.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs
Most popular undergraduate academic programs: Psychology
Finance
International Studies
Biological Sciences
Marketing
Computer Science
Communication Studies
Business Analytics
Criminology
Political Science
Majors and Degrees Offered
Students benefit from our flexible quarter system, as they can pursue multiple majors and minors and still graduate on time. DU offers over 100 academic areas of study across five academic divisions:
College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
Daniels College of Business
Josef Korbel School of International Studies
College of Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Ritchie School of Engineering & Computer Science
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Graduation Rates
Majors
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
Asian-American Studies.
Ethnic Studies.
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Ecology.
Molecular Biology.
Physiology, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business Statistics.
Business/Commerce, General.
Construction Management.
Finance, General.
Hospitality Administration/Management, General.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Management Information Systems, General.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management.
Real Estate.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Journalism.
Mass Communication/Media Studies.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Computer Science.
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst.
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ENGINEERING.
Computer Engineering, General.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Mechanical Engineering.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General.
French Language and Literature.
German Language and Literature.
Italian Language and Literature.
Russian Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
Legal Studies, General.
Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate).
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Biological and Physical Sciences.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
Religion/Religious Studies.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Chemistry, Other.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Public Policy Analysis, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology.
Criminology.
Economics, General.
Geographic Information Science and Cartography.
Geography.
International Relations and Affairs.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Film/Cinema/Video Studies.
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other.
Game and Interactive Media Design.
Graphic Design.
Music Performance, General.
Music Technology.
Music Theory and Composition.
Music, General.
Musicology and Ethnomusicology.
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Doctoral
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Post-Bachelor's certificate
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Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
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Tuition, Room, Board and Fees
2024-2025 Estimated Costs (full-time, based on three quarters per year)
Tuition: $60,084
? Room & Board: $17,759
? Fees: $1,350
Financial Aid
DU offers aid in two forms: need-based aid and merit scholarships. To apply for need-based aid, students must complete the FAFSA and CSS Profile.
For the 2023-2024 academic year:
the average need-based aid offer was $47,844
90% of financial aid was in the form of grants and scholarships
DU awarded over $192 million in aid to students
Merit scholarships are awarded upon acceptance into DU and range from $12,000 to $36,000 each year, up to four years. 99% of students receive a merit scholarship, and scholarships are determined by a student's grade point average, class rigor, and test scores (if the student chooses to submit their scores).
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Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
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Student Body
Student Body
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DU boasts over 100 student-run organizations and several long-standing campus traditions, such as our Hockey Campout and May Days. From backpacking to board games, science to spirituality, finance to Fraternities & Sororities, club sports, arts, honor societies and so much more, there's an amazing array of opportunities to get involved.
We also have 18 Division I athletic programs, and students love to cheer on our ten-time national championship men's hockey team. Students can also participate in 30 club and 20 intramural sports.
The Cultural Center provides identity-based student programming, annual cultural signature events, and leadership opportunities and support for students of color as well as gender diverse students. We do this through campus-wide partnerships, student-led initiatives, and being a central place to help students envision what their student experience should be like.
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Campus Life
Campus Life
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Location
DU's city campus is over 120 acres situated within a popular neighborhood of Denver, providing students with a classic, quiet campus environment while also offering easy access local restaurants and coffee shops. Students can take the light rail from campus to several popular areas of Denver, from major sporting arenas and concert venues to the Denver Tech Center where many students get internships. From our engaging classrooms and labs in the city of Denver to our one-of-a-kind campus in the Colorado Rocky Mountains, we foster a Four-Dimensional Experience.
Campus Facilities & Equipment
Just a two-hour drive from DU's city campus, the Kennedy Mountain Campus is situated on 720 acres of pristine wilderness adjacent to the Roosevelt National Forest. From the miles of existing trails that allow students to explore the property's pine and aspen forests to the winterized and seasonal cabins where they will stay, from the activities center that hosts communal experiences to the amphitheater that creates opportunities for artistic expression, and from the ropes courses to the rec center's rock wall that stimulate leadership development and physical and mental growth—each of the spaces provides an opportunity for students to meaningfully grow and lean into DU's 4D Experience.
On our Denver campus, the Ritchie Center offers students plenty of opportunities to practice both health and wellness, from cheering on our ten-time national championship men's hockey team to playing recreational sports. Within the Ritchie Center, the Coors Fitness Center is home to updated workout facilities, a rock-climbing wall, group fitness classes, personal training, open basketball and swimming, and more.
Off-Campus Opportunities
DU emphasizes experiential learning and community involvement to help students find a sense of purpose and build a foundation for an impactful life. We provide abundant study abroad opportunities (over 100 programs) to broaden students' perspectives and elevate global understanding. Whether it be a ski trip with our Alpine Club, a service-learning trip downtown, or a shadowing experience at a nearby hospital, DU encourages students to engage with others and build a professional network that extends well beyond campus.
Campus Life
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Dorms Coed
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
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Special Needs Admissions
Documentation Required for LD
Documentation from a professional detailing the diagnosis and its effects on the student.Documentation Required for ADHD
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Student Activities
Sports
Diving
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Skiing Downhill Alpine
Skiing Nordic Cross Country
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Diving
Golf
Gymnastics
Lacrosse
Skiing Downhill Alpine
Skiing Nordic Cross Country
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
Student Services
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Colorado Boulder, Metropolitan State University of Denver, Colorado School of Mines
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Colorado Boulder
Sustainability
Data provided by Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), STARS®, as of March, 2023.
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
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