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University of Denver

Denver, Colorado · Private · 6,025 undergrads

University of Denver admits 85% of applicants (fall 2025, Common Data Set 2025-26).

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Can I get into University of Denver?

85% of applicants get in

Nearly everyone who applies gets in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1160–1360 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

16,637 applied, 14,205 admitted, fall 2025 (Common Data Set).

What does University of Denver cost?

$31,961 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $80,467.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$15,042
$30,000–$48,000$15,009
$48,000–$75,000$19,505
$75,000–$110,000$29,756
over $110,000$46,868

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

When is University of Denver due?

Not checked yet

We haven't checked University of Denver's fall 2027 application deadlines yet. Last year, regular decision was due Jan 15 and the early round Nov 1. Confirm this year's dates on its admissions site. Go to the college's site

Every University of Denver deadline

Last year's dates: Common Data Set 2025-26.

Does University of Denver need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked University of Denver's fall 2027 rule yet. University of Denver didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. University of Denver's site

What it's like

6,025
undergrads. Mid-size: plenty of people, and professors who can learn your name.
City
Campus setting in Denver, CO.
89%
of first-years come back for year two.
69%
finish in four years. 78% within six.
$77.2k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$19.5k
median federal debt at graduation.

Lists University of Denver is on

Colleges for a 1250 SATColleges for a 30 ACTColleges for a 29 ACT

Questions people ask

What is University of Denver's acceptance rate?
85% for fall 2025: 14,205 of 16,637 applicants were admitted (Common Data Set).
What SAT score do you need for University of Denver?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1160 to 1360 (Common Data Set, fall 2025). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does University of Denver cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $19,505 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $80,467.
Does University of Denver have early decision?
Yes. 231 of 273 early decision applicants were admitted (85%) in fall 2025. Early decision is binding: if you're admitted, you go.
What is University of Denver's graduation rate?
78% of students finish within six years and 69% within four (IPEDS).