University of Denver
Denver, CO · Private nonprofit · 6,025 undergrads (medium, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $20,097 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $16,211 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $22,940 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $31,759 |
| Over $110,000 | $47,222 |
| All incomes (average) | $36,131 |
Sticker tuition: $61,398 in-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 78%
- Average SAT
- 1355
- Median ACT
- 29
- Students with Pell grants
- 14%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 76%
- Freshman retention
- 89%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $71,155
- Median debt at graduation
- $21,844
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business33%
Social Sciences15%
Psychology11%
Biology & Life Sciences9%
Visual & Performing Arts6%
Computer Science5%
Communications & Media5%
Engineering3%
Environmental Studies3%
English & Literature2%
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