Acceptance rate
77.8%
University of Denver
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate
University of Denver is a private university in Denver, Colorado with 13,734 students and an acceptance rate of 77.8%. It's moderately selective with middle-50% SAT scores of 1240–1410. Business & Marketing is the dominant field, accounting for 32% of degrees awarded. The average net price after aid is $42,423 annually, and graduates earn a median of $71,155 ten years after enrollment.
Enrollment
13,734
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
76%
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The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.
SAT (combined)
1240 – 1410
ACT (composite)
28 – 33
GPA
3.48 – 4
$ What You'll Actually Pay
Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).
$0–30k
$20,097
family income
$30–48k
$16,211
family income
$48–75k
$22,940
family income
$75–110k
$31,759
family income
$110k+
$47,222
family income
14% receive Pell grants
28% take federal loans
✦ Strongest Programs
The fields University of Denver graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.
Business & Marketing
31.6%
Social Sciences
15.8%
Psychology
11.7%
Biology
9.7%
Visual & Performing Arts
5.9%
↗ Outcomes
School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.
Earnings (10 yr)
$71,155
Earnings (6 yr)
$57,118
Completion
76%
Retention
89%
Median debt
$21,844
? Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of Denver?
University of Denver has an acceptance rate of 77.8%, making it relatively accessible.
What GPA do you need to get into University of Denver?
Admitted students at University of Denver typically have a GPA between 3.48 and 4 (25th–75th percentile). Use UniversityOdds to see how your exact GPA, SAT, and ACT compare.
What SAT score do you need for University of Denver?
The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1240 and 1410 on the SAT. The ACT range is 28–33.
How much does University of Denver actually cost?
After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $20,097 per year, rising to $47,222 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.
What are my chances of getting into University of Denver?
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Get my free odds →Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.