University of Denver

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$58,032

5.02% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$43,324

After Financial Aid

2023 Acceptance Rate

71.2%

19,214 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

13,387

63.9% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

78%

1,156 Graduates

About

University of Denver is a higher education institution located in Denver County, CO. N/A

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Costs

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After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $43,324.

In 2023, 92% of undergraduate students attending University of Denver received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 30% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$58,032

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at University of Denver was $58,032. N/A

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Denver (in red) with those of other similar universities.

In 2023 University of Denver had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $43,324. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of University of Denver grew by 2.12%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Denver (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

92%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

30%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

92% of undergraduate students at University of Denver received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 1.1% with respect to 2022, when 91% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Denver (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

University of Denver received 19,214 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 0.662% annual growth. Out of those 19,214 applicants, 13,679 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 71.2% acceptance rate.

There were 13,387 students enrolled at University of Denver in 2023. N/A

University of Denver has an overall enrollment yield of 10.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

71.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

13,679

Accepted Out of 19,214

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Denver was 71.2% (13,679 admissions from 19,214 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 77.7%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 0.662%, while admissions declined by 8.95%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Denver (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

University of Denver had a total enrollment of 13,387 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at University of Denver is 8,554 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,833. This means that 63.9% of students enrolled at University of Denver are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Denver, both undergraduate and graduate, is 63.8% White, 13.4% Hispanic or Latino, 5.21% Two or More Races, 4.73% Black or African American, 4.08% Asian, 0.486% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.112% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Denver in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (36.7%), followed by White Male (31.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.45%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (46.4%), followed by White Male (18.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.41%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

63.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Denver in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 13,387 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Denver is 8,554 and the part-time enrollment is 4,833. This means that 63.9% of students enrolled at University of Denver are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Denver (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

88%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Denver was 88%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), University of Denver had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Denver (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
8,546 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,796 enrolled students
Two or More Races
698 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Denver is 63.8% White, 13.4% Hispanic or Latino, 5.21% Two or More Races, 4.73% Black or African American, 4.08% Asian, 0.486% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.112% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. N/A

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 273 students (2.04%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Denver, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Library Science (88 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (749 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (233 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Denver are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (342,616 people), Other managers (281,707 people), Social workers, all other (196,928 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (127,120 people), and Chief executives & legislators (122,073 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Denver in 2023 are Library Science (88 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (749 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (233 degrees), Legal (321 degrees), and Social Sciences (506 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Denver are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Chief executives & legislators, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at University of Denver are Library Science (88 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (749 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (233 degrees), Legal (321 degrees), and Social Sciences (506 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Denver are Elementary & secondary schools (361,638 people), Legal services (282,891 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (264,066 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (201,899 people), and Computer Systems Design (191,346 people).

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
2,287 degrees awarded
White Male
1,221 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
474 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Denver is white female (2,287 degrees awarded). There were 1.87 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1,221 degrees).