University of Denver Description:
The University of Denver main campus is located about seven miles from downtown Denver, and students have easy access to both outdoor activities and an urban center. For its strengths in the liberal arts and sciences, DU was awarded a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. The majority of undergraduate students, however, are in pre-professional programs, and about half of graduating students major in some area of business. In athletics, the University of Denver Pioneers compete primarily in the NCAA Division I Sun Belt Conference. Winter sports such as skiing and hockey are particularly strong.
Admissions Data (2012):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 68%
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- GPA, SAT and ACT graph for DU
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 550 / 640
- SAT Math: 560 / 660
- SAT Writing: 530 / 640
- ACT Composite: 25 / 30
- ACT English: 25 / 31
- ACT Math: 25 / 31
- ACT Writing: 8 / 9
Enrollment (2011):
- Total Enrollment: 11,797 (5,453 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 44% Male / 56% Female
- 92% Full-time
Costs (2012- 13):
- Tuition and Fees: $39,177
- Books: $1,800 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $10,818
- Other Expenses: $2,490
- Total Cost: $54,285
University of Denver Financial Aid (2010 - 11):
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 85%
- University of Denver Scholarships (Cappex.com)
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 83%
- Loans: 41%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $18,915
- Loans: $6,660
Most Popular Majors:
Business, Communication Studies, Finance, International Business, International Relations, Management, Marketing, Psychology
Graduation, Retention and Transfer Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 89%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 60%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 78%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
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mission statement from http://www.du.edu/chancellor/vision/index.html
"The mission of the University of Denver is to promote learning by engaging with students in advancing scholarly inquiry, cultivating critical and creative thought, and generating knowledge. Our active partnerships with local and global communities contribute to a sustainable common good."
