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University of Denver Teaching Programs

University of Denver is a private not-for-profit institution located in Denver, CO. A Major City Center provides tranquility and safety with access to urban amenities.

Where Is University of Denver?

Contact details for University of Denver are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	2199 S. University Blvd, Denver, CO 80208
Phone:	3038712000
Website:	www.du.edu/
Admissions:	www.du.edu/admission-aid/undergraduate/
Financial Aid:	www.du.edu/financialaid/

How Do I Get Into University of Denver?

You can apply to University of Denver online at: https://apply.commonapp.org/

University of Denver is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for University of Denver

Here’s what University of Denver looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into University of Denver?

University of Denver maintains an acceptance rate of 78%, making it highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 9% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

20% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 13% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at University of Denver, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 640 and 710. Math scores were between 600 and 700.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1240 to 1410. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at University of Denver ranged between 28 and 33.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at University of Denver can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	7,886	6,007	76%
Women	10,895	8,607	79%

Can I Afford University of Denver?

The average net price after aid at University of Denver is $36,037. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$60,048
In-State Fees	$1,350
Out-of-State Tuition	$60,048
Out-of-State Fees	$1,350
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$61,398
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$61,398

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 22% of students at University of Denver receive some form of financial aid (1,438 students).

Nearly 90% of students at University of Denver receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $34,254 per student.

14% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,836.

Student Loan Debt

28% of University of Denver undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,238 per year.

University of Denver Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 9,614 students enrolled at University of Denver. University of Denver is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 6,059 undergraduate students at University of Denver, approximately 44% are male and 56% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Denver undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	224
Black or African American	284
Hispanic	927
White	3,926
American Indian/Alaska Native	30
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	6
Two or More Races	369
Non-Resident	163

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at University of Denver are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Colorado	401
California	142
Texas	92
Minnesota	72
Illinois	61

Additionally, approximately 2.7% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

University of Denver Graduate Student Diversity

6,972 of University of Denver’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at University of Denver, approximately 34% are male and 66% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Denver graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	313
Black or African American	432
Hispanic	906
White	4,232
American Indian/Alaska Native	41
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	6
Two or More Races	292
Non-Resident	585

Online Learning at University of Denver

University of Denver provides remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

305 undergraduate students at University of Denver took at least one online class — of those, 749 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 1,142 students took at least one online class and 2,038 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at University of Denver

The following teaching majors are available at University of Denver, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Curriculum and Instruction	—	42	15	90
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	22	25	67
Student Counseling and Personnel Services	—	35	—	35
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research	—	1	8	9
Educational/Instructional Media Design	—	1	—	7
Special Education and Teaching	—	—	—	4

Academic Programs at University of Denver

University of Denver offers 26 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

University of Denver maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.