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University of Denver (DU)
- 2199 S. University Blvd
- Denver, CO 80208
- OPEID College Code: 00137100
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- General Phone: (303) 871-2000
- Chancellor: Robert D. Coombe
- Website: www.du.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Quarter
- Highest Degree: Doctoral and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 11,053
- College Alias: DU
- College Mascot: Pioneers
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - DU Library Profile
- 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
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $60.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- 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 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,474 | 2,598 | 5,072 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,694 (68%) | 2,061 (79%) | 3,755 (74%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 518 (31%) | 622 (30%) | 1,140 (30%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 729 | 64% |
| ACT ® Exam | 828 | 73% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 530 | 640 |
| SAT ® Math | 540 | 640 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 23 | 28 |
| ACT ® English | 23 | 30 |
| ACT ® Math | 23 | 28 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 84%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 33% | 10% | 6% | 82% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,074 | $4,228 | $5,054 | $12,025 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Number in Default | 24 | 23 | 23 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,677 | 2,452 | 1,974 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $32,232 | $29,628 | $28,410 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $32,232 | $29,628 | $28,410 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,698 | $1,698 | $1,306 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,151 | $8,771 | $8,749 |
| Other Expenses | $2,322 | $1,836 | $1,818 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $45,403 | $41,933 | $40,283 |
| Out of State | $45,403 | $41,933 | $40,283 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $33,930 | $31,326 | $29,716 |
| Out of State | $33,930 | $31,326 | $29,716 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $33,930 | $31,326 | $29,716 |
| Out of State | $33,930 | $31,326 | $29,716 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Law School | $32,422 | $32,422 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 11,053 Undergraduate: 5,285 Graduate: 4,630 Professional: 1,138
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 4,892 Female: 6,161
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,386 Female: 2,899
- Graduate Gender Male: 1,884 Female: 2,746
- Professional Gender Male: 622 Female: 516
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 8,128 Part-Time: 2,925
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 4,794 Part-Time: 491
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,232 Part-Time: 2,398
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 1,102 Part-Time: 36
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 606 | 5% |
| American Indian | 127 | 1% |
| Black | 348 | 3% |
| Asian | 485 | 4% |
| Hispanic | 664 | 6% |
| White | 8,262 | 75% |
| Unknown | 561 | 5% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 22 | 0.2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,856 | 17% |
| Ages 20-21 | 2,139 | 19% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,908 | 17% |
| Ages 25-29 | 2,222 | 20% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,051 | 10% |
| Ages 35-39 | 671 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 787 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 381 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 11 | 0.1% |
| Age Uknown | 5 | 0.05% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 2,852 | 2,006 | 846 |
| Faculty Status | 1,150 | 576 | 574 |
| Tenured Faculty | 280 | 276 | 4 |
| Graduate Assistants | 455 | - | 455 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,150 | 576 | 574 |
| Primarily Instruction | 713 | 144 | 569 |
| Primarily Research | 2 | 2 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 264 | 247 | 17 |
| Other Professionals | 603 | 542 | 61 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 835 | 641 | 194 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 149 | 120 | 29 |
| Skilled Crafts | 33 | 33 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 339 | 226 | 113 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $77,976 (501) | $85,933 (282) | $67,731 (219) |
| Professor | $106,026 (146) | $109,391 (111) | $95,353 (35) |
| Associate Professor | $81,476 (125) | $83,429 (76) | $78,446 (49) |
| Assistant Professor | $64,575 (146) | $66,767 (61) | $63,001 (85) |
| Lecturer | $47,309 (84) | $49,330 (34) | $45,935 (50) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $95,325 (73) | $99,770 (43) | $88,955 (30) |
| Professor | $159,487 (16) | $140,329 (13) | $242,501 (3) |
| Associate Professor | $99,660 (18) | $107,156 (10) | $90,289 (8) |
| Assistant Professor | $72,525 (10) | $71,948 (3) | $72,773 (7) |
| Lecturer | $65,098 (29) | $69,319 (17) | $59,118 (12) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $77,979 (574) | $85,364 (325) | $68,340 (249) |
| Professor | $108,442 (162) | $109,960 (124) | $103,490 (38) |
| Associate Professor | $81,484 (143) | $83,923 (86) | $77,805 (57) |
| Assistant Professor | $64,239 (156) | $66,397 (64) | $62,738 (92) |
| Lecturer | $48,837 (113) | $51,793 (51) | $46,407 (62) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $7,618,732 | $3,497,945 | $4,120,787 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 46% | 54% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 319 | 162 | 157 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 319 | 162 | 157 |
| Basketball | 30 | 14 | 16 |
| Golf | 15 | 8 | 7 |
| Gymnastics | 15 | - | 15 |
| Ice Hockey | 28 | 28 | - |
| Lacrosse | 72 | 39 | 33 |
| Skiing | 26 | 15 | 11 |
| Soccer | 57 | 28 | 29 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 46 | 23 | 23 |
| Tennis | 15 | 7 | 8 |
| Volleyball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $143,815 | $79,117 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $52,457 | $38,156 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 48 | 23 | 25 |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Golf | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Gymnastics | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Ice Hockey | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Lacrosse | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Skiing | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Soccer | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 86%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 67%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 74% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 73% |
| Female | 76% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 80% |
| American Indian | 60% |
| Black | 57% |
| Asian | 70% |
| Hispanic | 67% |
| White | 76% |
| Unknown | 100% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 60% |
| 5 Years | 72% |
| 6 Years | 74% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | - | 1 |
| Liquor Related | - | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | - | 1 |
| Liquor Related | - | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 8 |
| Robbery | 1 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 2 |
| Burglary | 76 | 82 |
| Vehicle Theft | 5 | 7 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 7 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 28 | 16 |
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