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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                                                         3
% 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                                              576
full-time minority faculty                                 74
student-faculty ratio                                     10:1
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) 42 (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                                               1,474
SAT Critical Reading range                                                  540-640
SAT Math range                                                                       540-660
SAT Writing                                                                                        n/a
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                                                           n/a
% of students apply for need-based aid                              53
% of students receive aid                                                        44

% receiving need-based scholarship
or grant aid 99

% receiving aid whose need was
     fully met                                                                                  23
average aid package                                                     $26,599
average student loan debt upon
     graduation                                                                   $11,218