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University of Denver (DU)

2199 S. University Blvd, Denver, CO 80208

Overview

  • OPEID/FAFSA College Code: 00137100
  • Chancellor: Robert D. Coombe
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Quarter
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research & Professional
  • Local Area: Large City
  • Student Enrollment: 11,842
  • College Alias: DU
  • College Mascot: Pioneers

University of Denver

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Student Services Offered

  • Academic or Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Assistance For Graduates

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning
  • Study Abroad
  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered

    • - Can Complete Preparation With Specialization

    - State Approved for Certification

  • ROTC

    • - Army

    - Air Force

Website:

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Mission Statement

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Accreditation

  • North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission

Facilities and Programs Offered

  • Library Available

College Carnegie Classifications

  • Basic Classification
    • - Research Universities (High Research Activity)
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • - Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • - Comprehensive Doctoral (No Medical/Veterinary)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • - Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • - Majority Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • - Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential

Degrees & Programs

Awarded Student Degrees and Programs

The following is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered. The table below details the number of degrees or certificates that were awarded in the 2010-11 school year to graduates broken down by degree or major type. Please contact University of Denver directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.

Agriculture Operations

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Animal Sciences-2--
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Biological and Biomedical Sciences

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Biochemistry-14--
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Biology-5883
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Ecology-2--
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Molecular Biology-8--
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Business and Marketing Studies

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Accounting-4660-
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Business Administration-27--
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Business Economics-11--
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Business Statistics-711-
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Business, Management, Marketing and Related Support Services, Other-3959-
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Commerce-71339-
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Construction Management-2--
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Finance-12686-
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Hospitality Administration and Management-45--
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Human Resources--23-
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International Business-9353-
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International Finance--25-
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Management Information Systems-5--
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Marketing-8812-
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Non-Profit, Public, Organizational Management--30-
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Organizational Behavior Studies-15--
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Real Estate-7--
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Taxation--56-
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Transportation and Transportation Management--15-
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Communications and Journalism

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Communication and Journalism, Other--19-
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Communications-64398
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Digital Communication and Media-145-
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Journalism-17--
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Public Relations--5-
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Media Studies-35-
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Computer and Information Sciences

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Computer Science-961
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Computer Systems Analysis-3--
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Information Science Studies--19-
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Information Technology4764-
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Education

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Curriculum and Instruction14-1018
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Education Administration37-2222
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Educational Statistics and Research Methods--42
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Higher Education Administration--236
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Teacher Education, Multiple Levels----
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Engineering

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Biomedical and Medical Engineering--1-
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Computer Engineering-11-
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Computer Software Engineering--26-
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Electrical Engineering-33-
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Engineering--32
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Engineering, Other--19-
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Mechanical Engineering-1231
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Engineering Technology

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Engineering and Industrial Management--9-
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Telecommunications Technology--10-
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English Language and Literature

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English Language and Literature-33317
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Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies

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Asian-American Studies-2--
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Ethnic, Cultural Minority and Gender Studies, Other-1--
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Foreign Languages and Literature

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French Language and Literature-6--
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German Language and Literature-2--
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Italian Language and Literature-3--
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Russian Language and Literature-2--
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Spanish Language and Literature-17--
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Health and Clinical Professions

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Health Care Administration--3-
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History

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History-16--
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Interdisciplinary Studies

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Biological and Physical Sciences-10--
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Global Studies-66-
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Interdisciplinary Studies, Other----
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Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution--17-
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Science, Technology and Society-5--
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Legal Professions and Studies

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Law---287
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Legal Professions and Studies, Other--17-
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Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other--39-
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Legal Studies-4--
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Tax Law, Taxation--40-
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Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Liberal Arts--5-
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Humanistic Studies--20-
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Library Science

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Library Science, Librarianship--75-
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Mathematics and Statistics

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Mathematics-632
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Mathematics and Statistics, Other---2
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Natural Resources and Conservation

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Environmental Science-19--
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Natural Resources Management and Policy--87-
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Philosophy and Religious Studies

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Philosophy-8--
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Religious Studies-329
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Physical Sciences

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Chemistry-6-1
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Materials Science--1-
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Physics-311
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Psychology

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Clinical Child Psychology7--3
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Clinical Psychology--2137
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Counseling Psychology--243
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Forensic Psychology--26-
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Psychology-7575
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Psychology, Other--36-
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School Psychology---1
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Public Administration and Social Services

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Public Administration--12-
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Public Policy-712-
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Social Work5-2389
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Security and Protective Services

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Securities Services Administration and Management--7-
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Social Sciences

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Anthropology-76-
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Cartography--12-
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Criminology-10--
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Development Economics and International Development--37-
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Economics-73-
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Geography-132-
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International Relations and Affairs48871566
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Political Science-20--
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Social Sciences, Other-1--
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Sociology-20--
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Visual and Performing Arts

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Art History-312-
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Drama-11--
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Film Studies-7--
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Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other-3--
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Graphic Design-8--
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Music-1312-
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Music Performance139--
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Music, Other-1--
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Musicology and Ethnomusicology-5--
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Art Studies-11--
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Admissions

Disclaimer

The admissions information is provided for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future admissions policy.

Admissions Quick Facts

Admissions Summary

Prospective students should view the admission and application details below to get a better idea of the candidates DU accepts. Some of the details provided may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, a range of SAT/ACT scores of accepted students, as well as any college credits that may be accepted. This information can be used to get a better idea of your chances of getting into DU.

The DU admissions office phone number is (303) 871-2036. This is the last updated number we have on file, please contact us if incorrect.

Application Fees

  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00 Fall 2011
  • Graduate Application Fee: $60.00 Fall 2011

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit

Considerations for Admission

  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • - Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • - Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • - Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • - Recommended
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • - Required
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • - Required
  • TOEFL
    • - Required

Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2011

 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants4,7535,75110,504
Number Granted Admission (%)3,033 (64%)4,127 (72%)7,160 (68%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)578 (19%)665 (16%)1,243 (17%)

Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2011

 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam55144%
ACT ® Exam93075%

SAT Scores for Accepted Students Fall 2011

 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading550660
SAT ® Math560670
SAT ® Writing540640

ACT Scores for Accepted Students Fall 2011

 25th Percentile75th Percentile
ACT ® Composite2530
ACT ® English2532
ACT ® Math2530

Enrollment Data

Overall Student Enrollment

  • Total Student Enrollment: 11,842

    • - Undergraduate: 5,455

    - Graduate: 6,387

Student Gender

  • Total Student Gender

    • - Male: 5,094

    - Female: 6,550

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.8 : 1

  • Undergraduate Gender

    • - Male: 2,334

    - Female: 3,009

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.8 : 1

  • Graduate Gender

    • - Male: 2,760

    - Female: 3,541

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.8 : 1

Student Attendance

  • Total Student Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 8,219

    - Part-Time: 3,425

  • Undergraduate Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 4,825

    - Part-Time: 518

  • Graduate Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 3,394

    - Part-Time: 2,907

Student Race Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien9578%
American Indian910.8%
Black4023%
Asian4404%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander170.1%
Hispanic8407%
White8,08268%
Unknown8137%

Student Age Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Age Under 18250.2%
Ages 18-191,96017%
Ages 20-212,07318%
Ages 22-242,11318%
Ages 25-292,46421%
Ages 30-341,12810%
Ages 35-396996%
Ages 40-497937%
Ages 50-653663%
Age Over 65180.2%
Age Unknown50.04%

Graduation Rates

Disclaimer

The data listed below is for informational purposes only. Although graduation, transfer, and retention rates should be included in determining the performance of a school, it is only one of many factors to consider and may not provide a clear representation of the school's performance. These figures are based on a cohort or subset of students.

Graduation and Retention Rates Quick Facts

Retention Rates

The retention rate figures represent the percentage of first time students (full-time or part-time) that complete the first year and return the following year.

  • Full-Time Students: 89%
  • Part-Time Students: 80%

Overall Graduation Rates

 (%) of Entering Class
All Students78%

Graduation Rates By Gender

 (%) of Entering Class
Male76%
Female80%

Graduation Rates By Race

 (%) of Entering Class
Non-Resident Alien75%
American Indian92%
Black73%
Asian85%
Hispanic77%
White78%
Unknown71%

Graduation Rates By Number of Years to Graduate

 (%) of Entering Class
4 Years or Less60%
5 Years76%
6 Years78%

Tuition & Fees

Disclaimer:

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition and Fees Quick Facts

Alternative Tuition Plans Offered

  • Tuition Payment Plan

    - Allows tuition to be paid in installments over an agreed upon period of time.

To get a personalized estimate for the cost of attending University of Denver, visit their online calculator by clicking the following link: http://https:

Estimated Cost of Attendance or "Net Price" for Full-Time Beginning Students

The "Net Price" figures apply to undergraduate students beginning full-time enrollment who have paid the in-state/district tuition and were awarded grants or scholarships.

 2010-112009-102008-09
Average Net Price$31,244$28,661$30,562
$0 - $30,000$22,486$19,740$22,430
$30,000 - $48,000$24,950$21,170$23,193
$48,001 - $75,000$26,300$22,316$26,999
$75,001 - $110,000$29,475$27,493$29,092
More Than $110,000$36,568$33,949$35,184

Undergraduate Student Tuition, Fees, and Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
In-District Tuition and Fees$37,833$36,501$35,481
In-State Tuition and Fees$37,833$36,501$35,481
Out of State Tuition and Fees$37,833$36,501$35,481
Books and Supplies$2,000$1,749$1,749

Undergraduate Housing Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
On Campus
Room and Board$10,440$9,963$9,495
Other Expenses$2,478$2,445$2,460
Off Campus
Room and Board$10,440$8,478$8,478
Other Expenses$1,287$1,269$1,269
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$1,287$1,269$1,125

Undergraduate Total Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
On Campus
In-District$52,751$50,658$49,185
In-State$52,751$50,658$49,185
Out of State$52,751$50,658$49,185
Off Campus
In-District$51,560$47,997$46,977
In-State$51,560$47,997$46,977
Out of State$51,560$47,997$46,977
Off Campus with Family
In-District$41,120$39,375$38,355
In-State$41,120$39,375$38,355
Out of State$41,120$39,375$38,355

Graduate Student Expenses

 In-StateOut of State
Annual Tuition and Fees For Graduate Students
Law School$38,070$38,070

Financial Aid

Disclaimer

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

Financial Aid Quick Facts

Financial Aid Office Phone Number

The DU financial aid office phone number is (303) 871-4020. This is the most up to date contact information we have, please contact us if incorrect.

Financial Aid Breakdown 2010-11

 # Receiving Aid% Receiving AidAverage Amount
Any Financial Aid1,03885%-
Any Grant or Scholarship Aid1,01083%$18,915
All Federal Grants32427%$3,347
Pell Grants20217%$4,174
Other Federal Grants12210%$1,978
State/Local Grants & Scholarships12410%$1,963
Institutional Grants & Scholarships1,00483%$17,706
All Student Loans50341%$6,660
Federal Student Loans50141%$6,653
Other Student Loans20%$8,500

Federal Loans - Student Repayment Default Rates

This table shows the number and percentage of students who received federal student loans but had problems paying them back. A high default rate may represent a lack of quality instruction or a poor hiring climate for graduates of a school.

 200920082007
Default Rate (%)2.4%1.8%1.9%
Number in Default574244
Number in Repayment2,3162,2442,312

Housing & Meals

Campus Housing Information - Room & Board

  • Are On-Campus Board or Meal Plans Provided?:

    • - Yes, however the number of meals may vary per week.

  • Is Living On-Campus Required?:

    • - No

On-Campus Dorms - Details

  • Total Dormatory Capacity: 2,250
  • Estimated Cost for On-Campus Dorm: $6,411

Crime & Safety

Arrests Made Per Year

This table reports the number of arrests made per year that took place both on and off campus. These figures were reported by the institutions themselves and have not been subject to independent review.

 2010-112009-102008-09
On Campus
Drug Related425
Liquor Related1377
Nearby Public Area
Weapons Related12-
Drug Related8188
Liquor Related31516
Residence Hall
Drug Related124
Liquor Related7-7

Criminal Offenses Per Year

This table reports the number of criminal charges per year that took place both on and off campus. These figures were reported by the institutions themselves and have not been subject to independent review.

 2010-112009-102008-09
On Campus
Forcible Rape415
Robbery--1
Aggravated Assault--1
Burglary232244
Vehicle Theft541
Arson121
Nearby Public Area
Forcible Rape--1
Robbery133
Aggravated Assault11-
Vehicle Theft677
Arson-1-
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape414
Robbery--1
Aggravated Assault--1
Burglary81025
Arson111

Sports & Teams

Athletic Associations

  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

NCAA or NAIA Conferences

  • College Basketball Conference: Sun Belt Conference

Student Aid Amounts for Athletes

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Total Aid$8,564,437$3,841,956$4,722,481
Ratio (%)100%45%55%

Sports and Players Breakdown

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
All Athletes309168141
Unduplicated Athletes309168141
Basketball261313
Golf1477
Gymnastics14-14
Ice Hockey2626-
Lacrosse714724
Skiing251114
Soccer522725
Swimming532825
Tennis1596
Volleyball13-13

Coaches Salary Breakdown

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Head Coaches-$171,414$86,456
Assistant Coaches-$56,622$40,346

Number of Coaches Per Team

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
All Coaches492326
Basketball844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
Golf422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Gymnastics3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Ice Hockey33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
Lacrosse633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Skiing422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Soccer633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Swimming844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
Tennis422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Volleyball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2

Faculty & Instructors

Employee Type Breakdown

 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees2,9292,073856
Faculty Status1,309681628
Tenured Faculty3433376
Graduate Assistants541-541
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service1,284656628
Primarily Instruction833212621
Primarily Research321
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial2602528
Other Professionals62456460
Technical and/or Paraprofessional761601160
Clerical And Secretarial12811414
Skilled Crafts3232-
Service and/or Maintenance320220100

Full-Time Faculty Average Salary Breakdown

 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$85,168 (567)$90,780 (332)$77,241 (235)
Professor$120,496 (164)$121,506 (126)$117,149 (38)
Associate Professor$83,376 (152)$83,523 (78)$83,221 (74)
Assistant Professor$76,091 (119)$78,856 (62)$73,084 (57)
Lecturer$51,523 (132)$51,898 (66)$51,149 (66)
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$88,366 (86)$97,345 (43)$79,388 (43)
Professor$145,651 (13)$143,253 (9)$151,048 (4)
Associate Professor$97,271 (22)$108,702 (11)$85,839 (11)
Assistant Professor$70,680 (10)$72,435 (4)$69,510 (6)
Instructor$58,283 (1)- (-)$58,283 (1)
Lecturer$70,025 (40)$74,267 (19)$66,186 (21)
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$83,474 (653)$89,503 (375)$75,341 (278)
Professor$120,399 (177)$121,220 (135)$117,762 (42)
Associate Professor$82,897 (174)$84,193 (89)$81,541 (85)
Assistant Professor$74,676 (129)$77,668 (66)$71,540 (63)
Instructor$47,687 (1)- (-)$47,687 (1)
Lecturer$52,865 (172)$53,880 (85)$51,874 (87)
*Not all of the programs above may be offered
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2011: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
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