University of Denver

The University of Denver is a private non-profit institution located in Denver, Colorado, with an enrollment of approximately 6,025 students. The university admits a broad range of applicants, with an acceptance rate of 77.8%, meaning the majority of those who apply are offered admission.

Tuition is $61,398 per year, the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. However, many students pay less than the published tuition figure. The average annual net price — the total estimated cost of attendance, including tuition, fees, and living expenses, after grant and scholarship aid is applied — is $36,131. About 14.3% of students receive Pell Grants, a federal aid program for lower-income students. Among all students (not just those who borrow), 27.9% take out federal student loans. Among those who completed a credential, the median federal loan debt was $21,844, and 73.1% of borrowers were actively reducing their loan balance within three years of entering repayment.

The university has a retention rate of 88.9%, meaning nearly nine in ten first-year students return for their second year. The graduation rate is 75.6%. Median earnings ten years after enrollment — measured across all federally-aided students who enrolled, including those who did not complete a credential — are $71,155. Because this figure includes non-completers, earnings for graduates specifically may differ.

Among programs relevant to career changers and working adults, the University of Denver offers coursework in library science, which may be of interest to those pursuing a career as a librarian.