Acceptance
78%
Avg SAT
1355
Tuition
$61,398
Grad Rate (4yr)
66%
Retention
89%
Earnings
$71,155
AI Overview
Nestled in the Rocky Mountains, the University of Denver combines strong environmental programs—particularly in natural resources conservation and policy—with the advantages of an urban campus. The quarter system keeps academics fast-paced and allows students to explore more courses throughout their degree. Students here tend to be outdoorsy and civically engaged, drawn to both mountain access and city opportunities. DU's location offers unmatched access to environmental organizations, government agencies, and 300 days of sunshine for weekend adventures.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
Tuition
$61,398
Room & Board
$17,759
Average Net Price
$36,131
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
14%
Take Federal Loans
28%
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,844
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$71,155Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$21,844Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesComputer Science
54 graduates
$121,993
4 yrs after graduation
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
50 graduates
$104,087
4 yrs after graduation
Finance and Financial Management Services
104 graduates
$99,135
4 yrs after graduation
Accounting and Related Services
43 graduates
$96,903
4 yrs after graduation
Mechanical Engineering
25 graduates
$93,026
4 yrs after graduation
Real Estate
36 graduates
$87,026
4 yrs after graduation
Economics
27 graduates
$84,328
4 yrs after graduation
International Business
27 graduates
$80,511
4 yrs after graduation
Hospitality Administration/Management
27 graduates
$75,118
4 yrs after graduation
Marketing
68 graduates
$74,173
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
121+ programsAnd 109 more programs available
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