University of Denver Admission
Application Fee
$65
Graduate Application Fee
$65
Acceptance Rate
71.00%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
11.00%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,638
SAT Scores
1,320
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 19,342 students have applied and 15,024 students have allowed to admit to University of Denver (Acceptance rate: 77.68%). DU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 10.90 % where 1,638 students have finally enrolled out of 15,024 admitted students.
DU acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Colorado. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Brandeis University and Saint Louis University, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 59.70%).
DU enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Colorado. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 18.10%).
How to Apply to University of Denver
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply DU. DU offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.du.edu/admission-aid/undergraduate/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://apply.commonapp.org/ |
| Financial Aid | www.du.edu/financialaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.du.edu/financialaid/undergraduate/calculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | www.du.edu/veterans/ |
| Athletic | www.denverpioneers.com/ |
| Disability Service | studentaffairs.du.edu/disability-services-program |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at DU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at University of Denver is 1,320 and the average ACT score is 30. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of Denver is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,351). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Denver | 1,320 | 30 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,351 | 30 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Colorado | 1,198 | 78 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At University of Denver, 444 students submitted SAT scores (27% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,320 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Colorado. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 620 | 670 | 710 |
| Mathematics | 600 | 650 | 690 |
| Total | 1,220 | 1,320 | 1,400 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At University of Denver, 378 students submitted ACT scores (23% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 30 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Colorado. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 28 | 30 | 32 |
| English | 27 | 31 | 34 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 27 | 30 |
DU Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of Denver. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
4 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |