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Global rank #1105

University of Denver

Denver, United States

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About

The University of Denver (DU) is a private research university in Denver, Colorado, United States. Founded in 1864, it had an enrollment of approximately 6,600 undergraduate students and 6,200 graduate students in 2024. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research spending and doctorate production". The 125-acre (0.51 km2) main campus is a designated arboretum and is located five miles (8 km) south of downtown Denver.

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Key facts

Global rank
#1105
Location
Denver, United States
Founded
1864
Students
10,631
Type
Private non-profit
Admission rate
78%
SAT middle range
1220 to 1400
ACT middle range
28 to 32
English test
Required
How to apply
Common App

Outcomes and costs

Official figures from US College Scorecard, US Department of Education. Salaries are for all graduates, not only international students.

Median salary 10 years after starting
$71,155 a year
Median salary 6 years after starting
$57,118 a year
Graduation rate (within 6 years)
76%
Students returning for a second year
89%
Tuition (out-of-state, per year)
$61,398
Average cost of attendance (per year)
$78,476
Undergraduate students
6,025
Students per faculty member
9 to 1
Median debt at graduation
$21,844

Programmes

Showing 1 of 1 programmes.

Undergraduate · Undergraduate (all majors)

Undergraduate admission (all majors)

Tuition per year
USD 61,398 (Latest College Scorecard)
Duration
48 months
Apply through
Common App

Deadline: Most regular decision deadlines fall between 1 November and 15 January. Check the official admissions page.

Official programme page · verified 14/9/2026

Scholarships you could use here

  • Fulbright-Nehru Master's Fellowships · USIEF (United States-India Educational Foundation)

    Indian citizens with a bachelor's (minimum 55%) or master's degree and at least three years of relevant full-time work experience, without a US degree. Government of India employees are not eligible.

    The last published cycle (2026-2027) closed on 14 May 2025. A 2027-2028 master's cycle is not currently listed.

    Official page
  • Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowships · USIEF

    Indian scholars registered for a PhD at an Indian institution, for 6 to 9 months of research in the US.

    The 2027-2028 cycle closed on 1 July 2026.

    Official page