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University of Denver

Denver, Colorado · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$57,118

Acceptance Rate

71%

Graduation Rate

78%

Annual Tuition

$59,340

Quick answer

According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of University of Denver earn a median of $71,155 ten years after entry — 31% above the national median. Acceptance rate 71.2%, average SAT score 1355, in-state tuition $59,340.

At a Glance

Total Students

6,059

Retention Rate

88%

Faculty Ratio

10

Financial Aid

30%

Median Debt

$21,844

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores

Average SAT Score

1,355

SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)

640–710

SAT Math (middle 50%)

600–700

ACT Composite (middle 50%)

28–33

Institution Overview

The University of Denver is a private, non-profit institution with 6,059 students. The university has an acceptance rate of 71.2% and a graduation rate of 77.7%. The retention rate is 87.7%. The in-state tuition is $59,340.

One year after graduation, alumni earn $49,181, with earnings increasing to $57,118 after five years and $71,155 after ten years. The median debt for graduates is $21,844. A total of 30.1% of students receive financial aid.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$49k

1 YEAR

$57k

5 YEARS

$71k

10 YEARS

Top 18% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, University of Denver alumni earn $49,181. Five years after graduation, earnings increase to $57,118. Ten years after graduation, alumni earn $71,155. The median debt for graduates is $21,844.

The University of Denver has a 77.7% graduation rate and an 87.7% retention rate. The university has a 71.2% acceptance rate. The in-state tuition is $59,340, and 30.1% of students receive financial aid.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Social Work

Graduates 469 / yr
Median Salary $51,342

Business/Commerce, General

Graduates 240 / yr
Median Salary $132,833

Law

Graduates 233 / yr
Median Salary $67,853

International Relations and National Security Studies

Graduates 205 / yr
Median Salary $51,827

Communication and Media Studies

Graduates 151 / yr
Median Salary $63,783

Finance and Financial Management Services

Graduates 150 / yr
Median Salary $67,570

Computer and Information Sciences, General

Graduates 149 / yr
Median Salary $87,795

Psychology, General

Graduates 146 / yr
Median Salary $31,955

Educational Administration and Supervision

Graduates 138 / yr
Median Salary $111,094

Accounting and Related Services

Graduates 134 / yr
Median Salary $67,693

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

Graduates 134 / yr
Median Salary $75,110

Geography and Cartography

Graduates 130 / yr
Median Salary $59,387

Curriculum and Instruction

Graduates 128 / yr
Median Salary $72,768

Marketing

Graduates 123 / yr
Median Salary $66,970

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

Graduates 120 / yr
Median Salary $100,676

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Graduates 116 / yr
Median Salary $86,375

Natural Resources Management and Policy

Graduates 111 / yr
Median Salary $69,861

Biology, General

Graduates 85 / yr
Median Salary $36,393

Economics

Graduates 69 / yr
Median Salary $60,796

Real Estate

Graduates 65 / yr
Median Salary $84,662

Music

Graduates 64 / yr
Median Salary $23,544

Human Resources Management and Services

Graduates 60 / yr
Median Salary $67,714

Mechanical Engineering

Graduates 49 / yr
Median Salary $65,014

Psychology, Other

Graduates 48 / yr
Median Salary $43,949

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Campus Location

Denver, Colorado

Denver, CO 80208

University of Denver is located in Denver, Colorado. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

University of Denver has an acceptance rate of 71.2%.