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The University of Denver offers a dynamic learning environment that prizes innovation, cross-disciplinary exploration, inclusive excellence, and adventurous learning partnerships between students and faculty. Students are groomed to excel in their life’s work and to confront the great issues of the day. With a student-faculty ratio of 10-1, University of Denver students enjoy meaningful and sometimes life-changing interactions with faculty mentors. This rewarding relationship with professors continues through the undergraduate experience, with students collaborating with faculty members on research projects, fieldwork and creative endeavors. In addition, various student organizations offer leadership opportunities that give students a chance to catalyze and support positive change to campus and community. With the personal attention offered at a small liberal arts college and the resources of a large research institution, the University of Denver is the perfect choice for students looking to join other adventurous learners.

STUDENT PROFILE
# of degree-seeking undergraduates                  4,913
% male/female                                                         47/53
% African American                                                         2
% American Indian or Alaska Native                            1
% Asian or Pacific Islander                                            6
% Hispanic                                                                        6
% White                                                                            72
% International                                                                6
% Pell grant recipients                                                  12
Distinguished first-generation and minority alumni Condoleezza Rice, Former U.S. Secretary of State; Brad Anderson, CEO, Best Buy; James Kennedy, chairman and CEO of Cox Enterprises

ACADEMICS
full-time faculty                                              586
full-time minority faculty                                 xx
student-faculty ratio                                    12:1
average class size                                         20
% first-year retention rate                              87
% graduation rate (6 years)                          74
Popular majors Communication, Biology, Marketing, Engineering

CAMPUS LIFE

% live on campus (% freshmen) xx (93)
Multicultural student clubs and organizations AMIGOS, Black Men’s Fellowship, Arab Student Association, Asian Student Alliance, Black Student Alliance, Graduate Leadership Association for Minorities & Allies, Japanese Student Association, Korean Student Association, Latino Student Alliance, Native Student Alliance, Saudi Student Club, Vietnamese Student Association

Athletics NCAA Division I, Sun Belt Conference; m/w basketball, m/w diving, m/w golf, w gymnastics, m ice hockey, m/w lacrosse, m/w skiing, m/w soccer, m/w swimming, m/w tennis, w volleyball

ADMISSIONS
# of applicants                                                                             8,395
% accepted                                                                                        55
# of first-year students enrolled                                                      xx
SAT Critical Reading range                                                             xx
SAT Math range                                                                                  xx
SAT Writing                                                                                          xx
ACT range                                                                                    25-29
average HS GPA                                                                              3.7
Deadlines
early action                                                                                      11/1
regular decision                                                                             1/15
application fee (online)                                                       $50 ($50)
fee waiver for applicants with financial need                               yes

COST & AID
tuition                                                                                $34,596
room & board                                                                     $9,496
total need-based institutional
     scholarships/grants                                                             xx
% of students apply for need-based aid                               xx
% of students receive aid                                                         xx
% receiving need-based scholarship
    or grant aid                                                                              xx
% receiving aid whose need was
     fully met                                                                                 xx
average aid package                                                     $26,599
average student loan debt upon
     graduation                                                                             xx