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University of Denver is a private, non-profit four-year institution located in Denver, Colorado. With an enrollment of approximately 6,059 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. With an acceptance rate of 71%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate stands at a strong 78%. Graduates earn a median salary of $71,155 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $36,037 per year.
Acceptance Rate
71%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
78%
Enrollment
6,059
Total students
Median Earnings
$71,155
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$59,340
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$59,340
Per year
Average Net Price
$36,037
After aid (avg)
SAT Range (M+R)
1250–1410
25th–75th percentile
ACT Score Range
29 – 32
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
1250
Median
1310
75th
1410
SAT Math
25th
610
Median
640
75th
700
ACT Composite
25th
29
Median
29
75th
32
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$144,148
10-Year Earnings
$711,550
ROI Multiple
4.9×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Graduation Rate
Above national average
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students