University of Denver: Review & Facts

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University of Denver is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 13,735 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1864 and is one of the 16 schools located in Denver, Colorado.

Academic Offerings

University of Denver will give you the option to receive a bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
141
University of Denver deploys a quarter-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 141 majors. The most popular concentrations are Social Work, Business, Psychology, Management, and Computer Science. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

University of Denver student retention rate is high at 88% (well above Colorado average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
88%
Good
The graduation rate at University of Denver is good - 77%.

Student to faculty ratio at University of Denver is good: 8:1. Find out more information on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is extremely high - around $55,300 a year. The additional fees at University of Denver not covered by tuition are around $1,200; this makes it a total of $56,500 per year.

Read the details about University of Denver additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
78%
Doable
As reported in recent government data, 19,342 applications were submitted and 15,024 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to become a student at this school.

University of Denver might accept dual credits and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at University of Denver in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$9,400
High
University of Denver provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of Denver, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
University of Denver offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 2,700 students, which provides a good on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is high -- approximately $9,400 annually.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at University of Denver. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, University of Denver seems to be a very dangerous school. This school has been investigated by the government for possible crime reporting violations. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of Denver Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of Denver
2199 S. University Blvd
Denver, Colorado
80208, USA
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