University of Denver

(Denver, CO)

The University of Denver, founded in 1864, is the oldest private university in the Rocky Mountain Region of the United States. Programs are offered through the Daniels College of Business; the University College; the Faculties of Arts and Humanities, Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Engineering, and Social Sciences; and the Graduate School of International Studies. Its 125-acre main campus is located seven miles from downtown Denver.

Admissions

70.5%
of Applicants Admitted

GPA

Avg GPA of incoming frosh: 3.77

Early Action: November 01, 2011
Regular Decision: January 15, 2012

SAT Not Required

Test Score Ranges

25th percentile to 75th percentile

1610–1910 SAT Total
540–640 SAT Reading
550–650 SAT Math
520–620 SAT Writing

25–30 ACT Composite
24–31 ACT English
24–29 ACT Math

TOEFL Required for intl students

Minimum TOEFL:

Cost

$49,185
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board

In-State Tuition: $36,936
Out-of-State Tuition: $36,936
Room and Board: $10,184
Books & Supplies: $1,749

Will I Like It

4,555
number of undergraduates

Private Non-Profit
Setting: City
Religious Affiliation: No affiliation
9 to 1 Student to Faculty Ratio
54% Women
58% of students are from Out of State
20% of students join a Frat or Sorority

Famous Alumni

Condoleezza Rice - Former U.S. Secretary of State
Andy Taylor - Chairman and CEO, Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Peter Morton - Co-founder, Hard Rock Cafe
Hao Jiang Tian - Opera Singer, The Metropolitan Opera
Michelle Kwan - Figure skating champion
Peter Coors - Chairman, Molson Coors and MillerCoors
Emily Cinader Woods - Co-founder, J. Crew

Academics

Biology, International Studies, Finance, Psychology, and International Business

Areas of Study

Business & Economics

Economics, Entrepreneurship, International Business, Tourism & Hospitality

Education

Education Administration, Teaching

Engineering

Biomedical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Other Engineering

Health & Medicine

Health Administration

Humanities

Art History, English Language & Literature, Foreign Languages

Music

General Music & Theory

Performing Arts

Drama & Theatre

Philosophy & Religion

Philosophy, Religion

Politics & Law

Criminology, Political Science & Government, Public Policy

Public Service

Law Enforcement, Public Administration, Social Work

Science & Math

Biology, Chemistry, Math, Physics

Social Sciences

Anthropology, Area & Cultural Studies, International Relations, Library Science, Other Social Sciences, Psychology, Sociology

Clubs & Activities

Alpine Club

Extra Curriculars

Accounting Club, Books, Amnesty International, Chess, Anthropology Club, Church, Art Club, Comedy, Band, Computers, Culture, Chess Club, Drama, College Democrats, College Republicans, Color Guard, Computer Club, DECA - Distributive Education Clubs of America, Languages, Marching Band, Ensemble, Entrepreneurship Club, FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America Clubs, Fellowship Christian Athletes, Piano, Poetry, Politics, Foreign Language Club, French Club, Student Council, German Club, Theatre, Travel, Video Games, Glee Club, Gospel Choir, HOSA - Health Occupation Students of America, Improv Group, International Society, Investment Club, Junior Achievement, Math Club, Mock Trial, Model United Nations, NAHS - National Art Honors Society, Orchestra, Poetry Society, Spanish Club, Student Government & Council, Students for a Free Tibet, Thespian Society, Young Democrats

Mailing Address

2197 S. University Blvd.
Denver, CO 80208-9401

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