B
Good
Score: 63/100

University of Denver

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Denver, Colorado 80208
Outcomes
A
85/100
Affordability
F
20/100
Resources
B
70/100
Experience
A
87/100
Prestige
C+
51/100

Quick Stats

13,387
Total Enrollment
78%
Graduation Rate
88%
Retention Rate
10.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
71%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

🏆 Where University of Denver Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#6
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, General
of 19 schools
#12
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
of 26 schools
#14
Geographic Information Science and Cartography
of 33 schools
#19
Business Statistics
of 47 schools
#21
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
of 100 schools
#22
Business/Commerce, General
of 100 schools
#22
Library and Information Science
of 54 schools
#25
Information Technology
of 100 schools
#29
Curriculum and Instruction
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $58,032 $58,032
Room $9,840
Board $6,495
Total Cost (On-Campus) $80,536 $80,536

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
15%
Receive Pell Grants
36%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Social Work 590 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 252 grads/yr Law 233 grads/yr Psychology, General 191 grads/yr Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, General 185 grads/yr International Relations and Affairs 174 grads/yr Information Technology 173 grads/yr Speech Communication and Rhetoric 166 grads/yr Information Science/Studies 134 grads/yr Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management 130 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 110 grads/yr Business Statistics 101 grads/yr Library and Information Science 90 grads/yr Curriculum and Instruction 90 grads/yr Finance, General 88 grads/yr Accounting 85 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 80 grads/yr Computer Science 79 grads/yr Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 79 grads/yr Geographic Information Science and Cartography 73 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from University of Denver's top programs commonly pursue.

Social and community service managers
$78k/yr 219,800 jobs
Social work teachers, postsecondary
$76k/yr 17,100 jobs
Social workers, all other
$69k/yr 81,000 jobs
Healthcare social workers
$68k/yr 193,200 jobs
Probation officers and correctional treatment specialists
$65k/yr 92,300 jobs
Marriage and family therapists
$64k/yr 77,800 jobs
Mental health and substance abuse social workers
$60k/yr 136,800 jobs
Child, family, and school social workers
$59k/yr 399,900 jobs

Student Demographics

13,387
Total Students
61%
Women
91%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 64%
Hispanic 13%
Black 5%
Asian 4%
Two or More 5%
Non-Resident 6%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 64%
Hybrid (Some Online) 13%
Fully Online 22%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 91%
25-64 (Adult) 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Denver?
University of Denver has an acceptance rate of 71%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend University of Denver?
Tuition at University of Denver is $58,032 for in-state students and $58,032 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at University of Denver?
The graduation rate at University of Denver is 78%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is University of Denver a good school?
University of Denver has a Repit College Score of 63/100 (Grade: B). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (A): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C+): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend University of Denver?
University of Denver has a total enrollment of 13,387 students. Most students (91%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: September 2026 | Methodology