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University of Denver

University of Denver
2199 South University Blvd.
Denver, CO, 80208

P: 303-871-2036
http://www.du.edu/

Fast Facts

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 9:1, University of Denver students enjoy meaningful and 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	5,054
% male/female	46/54
% African American	3
% American Indian or Alaska Native	1
% Asian or Pacific Islander	4
% Hispanic	9
% White	74
% International	8
% Pell grant recipients	16

First-generation and minority alumni Condoleezza Rice, Former U.S. Secretary of State; Brad Anderson, former CEO, Best Buy; James Kennedy, chairman and CEO of Cox Enterprises

ACADEMICS

full-time faculty	640
full-time minority faculty	91
student-faculty ratio	9:1
average class size	21
% first-year retention rate	88
% graduation rate (6 years)	76

Popular majors Communication, Biology, Marketing, Engineering, Psychology, International Studies

CAMPUS LIFE

% live on campus (% freshmen)

45 (91)

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, Western Athletic Conference (WAC) More on Athletics…

ADMISSIONS

# of applicants	10,697
% accepted	70
# of first-year students enrolled	1,231
SAT Critical Reading (middle 50%)	575-650
SAT Math (middle 50%)	575-670
SAT Writing (middle 50%)	n/a
ACT (middle 50%)	25-30
average HS GPA	3.74
Deadlines
early action	11/1
regular decision	1/15
application fee (online)	$50 ($50)
fee waiver for applicants with financial need	yes

For more information regarding admissions, please visit University of Denver’s Admissions homepage.

COST & AID

tuition	$36,936
room & board	$10,440
total need-based institutional scholarships/grants	n/a
% of students apply for need-based aid	53
% of students receive aid	43
% receiving need-based scholarship or grant aid	42
% receiving aid whose need was fully met	23
average aid package	$28,195
average student loan debt upon graduation	$25,578

For more information on financial aid, please visit University of Denver’s Financial Aid homepage.

When applying for Financial Aid, file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) after January 1.

Scholarships

University of Denver has a wide variety of scholarships, need and merit-based. For a complete listing of scholarships, please visit University of Denver’s Scholarships homepage.

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