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University of Denver

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#406 / #125
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#279
Most Desirable School
Private university in the Rocky Mountain Region of the United States

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About University of Denver

According to Wikipedia, The University of Denver is a private research university in Denver, Colorado. Founded in 1864, it is the oldest independent private university in the Rocky Mountain Region of the United States. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – very high research activity". DU enrolls approximately 5,700 undergraduate students and 7,200 graduate students. The main campus is a designated arboretum and is located primarily in the University Neighborhood, about five miles south of downtown Denver. The 720-acre Kennedy Mountain Campus is located approximately 110 miles northwest of Denver, in Larimer County.

University of Denver's Online Degrees

University of Denver Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation RateMedian SAT ScoreMedian ACT Score
22,69464%76%126528

How Much Does University of Denver Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$54,819
Price by Family Income
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$20,307
30K - 48K$21,285
48K - 75K$27,767
75K - 110K$31,039
110K+$43,344

Source: National Center for Education Statistics

How Much Do University of Denver Graduates Make?

If you graduate from University of Denver, then you can expect to earn an average of $65,400 per year. You also have a 89% chance of being employed after 10 years.

University of Denver's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
16,4926,08410,408

Where is University of Denver?

University of Denver is located at 2199 S. University Blvd, Denver CO 80208

What Is University of Denver Known For?

University of Denver is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

University of Denver's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Political Science
#152
World Rank
#162
Historical Rank
#47
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political-science Degrees
Social Work
#108
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#110
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#62
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social-work Degrees
Law
#228
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#238
Historical Rank
#76
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Psychology
#179
World Rank
#200
Historical Rank
#90
USA Rank
psychology Degrees
Business
#291
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#292
Historical Rank
#105
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business Degrees
Economics
#445
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#463
Historical Rank
#110
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economics Degrees
Anthropology
#306
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#325
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#112
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anthropology Degrees
History
#311
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#327
Historical Rank
#116
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history Degrees
Education
#436
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#441
Historical Rank
#124
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education Degrees
Religious Studies
#565
World Rank
#588
Historical Rank
#127
USA Rank
religious-studies-hub Degrees
Communications
#494
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#378
Historical Rank
#147
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communications Degrees
Literature
#407
World Rank
#346
Historical Rank
#147
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literature Degrees
Physics
#599
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#611
Historical Rank
#152
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physics Degrees
Criminal Justice
#250
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#256
Historical Rank
#153
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criminal-justice Degrees
Computer Science
#602
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#607
Historical Rank
#161
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computer-science Degrees
Mathematics
#643
World Rank
#689
Historical Rank
#168
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math Degrees
Biology
#593
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#620
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#171
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biology Degrees
Engineering
#827
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#847
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#171
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engineering Degrees
Sociology
#636
World Rank
#483
Historical Rank
#175
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sociology Degrees
Chemistry
#815
World Rank
#843
Historical Rank
#181
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chemistry Degrees
Philosophy
#663
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#723
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#198
USA Rank
philosophy Degrees
Medical
#697
World Rank
#704
Historical Rank
#204
USA Rank
medicine Degrees

Who Are University of Denver's Most Influential Alumni?

University of Denver's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Social Work, Political Science, and Psychology. Here are some of University of Denver's most famous alumni:

Huston Smith
Huston Smith
A Religious studies scholar .
Mohammad Javad Zarif
An Iranian career diplomat.
Dean Baker
Dean Baker
An American economist.
Robert Gilpin
An American political scientist.
Margaret Singer
Margaret Singer
An American clinical psychologist.
Bruce Hoffman
Bruce Hoffman
An American academic.
Katherine Anne Porter
Katherine Anne Porter
An American journalist, essayist, short story writer, novelist, and political activist.
Condoleezza Rice
Condoleezza Rice
An American Republican politician. Condoleezza Rice is U.S. Secretary of State. Condoleezza Rice is political scientist.
Henry T. Lynch
A Physician noted for research into genetic links to cancer.
John L. Horn
John L. Horn
An American psychologist & scholar.
Njabulo Ndebele
A South African writer.
Ted Shawn
Ted Shawn
An American dancer.

Who Are University of Denver's Most Influential Faculty?

University of Denver's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Social Work, Political Science, and Psychology. Here are some of University of Denver's most famous alumni:

James Gross
An American psychologist.
Thomas Nail
An American philosopher.
Erica Chenoweth
An American political scientist.
Mike Johnston
A 46th mayor of Denver.
William E. Cross Jr.
An American psychologist.
Haider A. Khan
An American economist.
Daniel D. Domenico
An American judge.
Astrid an Huef
A German-born New Zealand mathematician.
Adam Berkhoel
An American ice hockey goaltender.
Will Butcher
An American professional ice hockey defenceman.
Adrienne Russell
Adrienne Russell
A Digital media scholar.
Apryl A. Alexander
An American clinical and forensic psychologist and researcher.