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University of Denver

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#414 / #128
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
11,1835,6545,529

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
#48
USA Rank
political-science Degrees
Social Work
#100
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#102
Historical Rank
#60
USA Rank
social-work Degrees
Law
#230
World Rank
#242
Historical Rank
#77
USA Rank
Psychology
#182
World Rank
#201
Historical Rank
#92
USA Rank
psychology Degrees
Anthropology
#285
World Rank
#304
Historical Rank
#107
USA Rank
anthropology Degrees
Economics
#436
World Rank
#452
Historical Rank
#109
USA Rank
economics Degrees
Business
#313
World Rank
#314
Historical Rank
#111
USA Rank
business Degrees
History
#314
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#329
Historical Rank
#120
USA Rank
history Degrees
Education
#431
World Rank
#437
Historical Rank
#121
USA Rank
education Degrees
Religious Studies
#530
World Rank
#548
Historical Rank
#122
USA Rank
religious-studies-hub Degrees
Criminal Justice
#215
World Rank
#221
Historical Rank
#140
USA Rank
criminal-justice Degrees
Literature
#398
World Rank
#339
Historical Rank
#144
USA Rank
literature Degrees
Physics
#573
World Rank
#577
Historical Rank
#145
USA Rank
physics Degrees
Communications
#513
World Rank
#382
Historical Rank
#152
USA Rank
communications Degrees
Engineering
#757
World Rank
#774
Historical Rank
#158
USA Rank
engineering Degrees
Biology
#557
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#582
Historical Rank
#160
USA Rank
biology Degrees
Mathematics
#619
World Rank
#667
Historical Rank
#165
USA Rank
math Degrees
Computer Science
#623
World Rank
#628
Historical Rank
#167
USA Rank
computer-science Degrees
Sociology
#617
World Rank
#469
Historical Rank
#172
USA Rank
sociology Degrees
Chemistry
#900
World Rank
#931
Historical Rank
#191
USA Rank
chemistry Degrees
Philosophy
#650
World Rank
#712
Historical Rank
#193
USA Rank
philosophy Degrees
Medical
#715
World Rank
#720
Historical Rank
#211
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.
Robert Gilpin
An American political scientist.
Dean Baker
Dean Baker
An American economist.
Margaret Singer
Margaret Singer
An American clinical psychologist.
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.
Bruce Hoffman
Bruce Hoffman
An American academic.
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:

Thomas Nail
An American philosopher.
Erica Chenoweth
An American political scientist.
Haider A. Khan
An American economist.
William E. Cross Jr.
An American psychologist.
Daniel D. Domenico
An American judge.
Astrid an Huef
A German-born New Zealand mathematician.
Mike Johnston
A 46th mayor of Denver.
Kevin Conry
An American lacrosse player and coach.
Will Butcher
An American professional ice hockey defenceman.
Adam Berkhoel
An American ice hockey goaltender.
Adrienne Russell
Adrienne Russell
A Digital media scholar.
Riley Gill
Riley Gill
An American ice hockey goaltender.

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