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University of Denver (DU): Admissions 2024, Rankings, Cost & Acceptance Rate

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#687 in World

#183 in USA

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The application deadline at the University of Denver for Early Decision I and Early Action is Nov 1, 2025. 

 

About University of Denver

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Year of establishment
1864
Also known as
DU
University website
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Student website
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Total foreign students
800
No. of campus
1
Endowment value
USD 1 billion
Scholarships granted
5349
Scholarship amount granted
USD 169 million
Application fees
USD 65
English proficiency test
Required
Accepted exams
SAT/ACT accepted
Optional
Total faculty
792
Faculty/Student ratio
8
Total criminal offences
483

University of Denver Ranking 2025

#687

World level
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#183

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Q:   What are the University of Denver's rankings?
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The University of Denver is one of the top-ranking US universities, with the rank:

  • #108 in Best National Universities 2023 - US News and World Report Rankings
  • #72 in Best Value Schools 2023 - US News and World Report Rankings
  • #901-950 in World University Rankings 2024 - QS World University Rankings
  • #401-500 in World University Rankings 2023 - Times Higher Education (THE)
  • #128 in US College Rankings 2022 - Times Higher Education (THE)

DU Admission Dates 2026

  • Application fees :No Fees
  • Type of deadline :Regular
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Q:   Which documents do I need while applying to the University of Denver?
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All the prospective students of the University of Denver must submit a set of certain documents requirements while applying to the university. The documents required from international students at DU are:

  • Academic transcripts;
  • Bachelor's degree (for graduate students);
  • Proof of degree;
  • English language requirements (IELTS/TOEFL/Cambridge);
  • Standardized test scores (SAT/ACT);
  • Passport;
  • Financial verification form;
  • Letters of recommendations;
  • Personal essays; and
  • SEVIS supplement form.
Q:   What are some useful tips for students starting their first semester at the University of Denver?
A: 

 Some of the tips for students starting their first-semester at the University of Denver are:

  • Students who applied for University of Denver must be humble and should interact with as many people as possible. Mainly beacause, the more people you talk to the better knowledge you get. 
  • Attend as many gathering and parties as much as you can. 
  • Applicants should avoid missing classess, as 70% of learning comes from students going to classes. 
  • Students can get invovlved with extracuricular activities, i.e joing university clubs, sports etc. This will also look good on a portfolio in the longer run. 

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DU Scholarships 2026

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Q:   Does the University of Denver offer scholarships to international students?
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At the University of Denver, there are three primary types of merit scholarships available to international students;

  • Merit-based: $10,000 to $31,000 per year for first year students, $5,000 to $21,000 per year for transfer students
  • Music Activity Scholarship and
  • Athletic Activity Grant.

All international students are directly considered for merit-based scholarship at the University of Denver, once they've applied. No separate application is required for this scholarship.

However, to be eligible for music activity schoolarship, students must submit an audition to the Lamont School of Music. Also, applicants who plan to participate in NCAA athletics can be considered for the athletic activity grant scholarships.

DU Popular Courses

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DU Fees, Duration & Entry Requirements 2025

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
MBA/PGDM(8 courses)
INR 49 L - 71 LGet Fee Details
Duration9-21 months
Exam AcceptedGMAT, GRE, IELTS: 7 & Above, TOEFL: 94 & Above, Duolingo
MS(9 courses)
INR 44 L - 71 LGet Fee Details
Duration9 months-2 years
Exam AcceptedGRE, IELTS: 7 & Above, TOEFL: 94 & Above, Duolingo, GMAT
B.E. / B.Tech(5 courses)
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 80 & Above, Duolingo: 115 & Above
BBA(7 courses)
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 80 & Above, Duolingo: 115 & Above
BHM(1 course)
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 80 & Above, Duolingo: 115 & Above
B.A.(1 course)
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 80 & Above, Duolingo: 115 & Above
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On Fees and Eligibility
Q:   What are the requirements to study in USA for international students?
A: 

International students must meet the requirements to study in USA. Students must have a required qualification as per the programme and submit the test score during the process. Check below the English language test and additional tests accepted by US Universities:

Entrance Exam

Count of Universities

GRE

524

PTE

500

GMAT

434

ACT

12

 

English Language Exams

Count of Universities

TOEFL

1032

IELTS

960

Duolingo

816

University of Denver Application Process

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Q:   What is the University of Denver's admission criteria?
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The University of Denver looks forward to admitting students who are not just academically sound, but are diversely talented and find ways to contribute outside of academia, whether it’s through sports, the arts, community service, employment or student government. DU values extracurricular activities and what the students does outside school as much as value academic grades and scores. Overall, University of Denver's committee takes a holistic approach when it comes to admissions. Students must note that DU does not have any minimum GPA requirements, but all the other admission requirements such as English language requirements (IELTS/TOEFL/Cambridge), Standardized test scores (SAT/ACT) and relevant documents must be fulfilled in order to get enrolled in the university.

Sometimes, DU also consider a student’s level of interest in the institution and their overall likelihood to enroll. Interest can be demonstrated in a number of ways, including a virtual or in-person campus visit, connecting with DU at a college fair, attending a high school visit, meeting with the admission counselor or interacting digitally on website or emails.

Q:   What are some useful tips for students starting their first semester at the University of Denver?
A: 

Some of the tips for students starting their first-semester at the University of Denver  are:

  • Students who applied for University of Denver must be humble and should interact with as many people as possible. Mainly beacause, the more people you talk to the better knowledge you get. 
  • Attend as many gathering and parties as much as you can. 
  • Applicants should avoid missing classess, as 70% of learning comes from students going to classes. 
  • Students can get invovlved with extracuricular activities, i.e joing university clubs, sports etc. This will also look good on a portfolio in the longer run. 
Q:   Is University of Denver difficult to get into?
A: 

 The acceptance rate at University of Denver is  77% which means that it is not selective. Thousands of students in the US and across the world apply to University of Denver every year, however, the ones with an excellent profile can make it. Being regularly ranked among the top universities in the world, the selection process at University of Denver is modertivley selective. As per University of Denver, out of 19,214 prospective students, 13,579 applicants were admitted and 1,458  matriculated, with a yield rate of 10%.  University of Davis acceptance rate of 77% for the class of 2026. 

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Student profile

Quick university statsInsights on student demographics, enrolment, and academic success
UG Race

Others

79%

Hispanic

13%

Asian

4%

Black

2%

UG Student residence

Out of state

72%

In state

24%

Foreign

2%

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UG Number of Applicant

19342
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Overall Graduation Rate

77

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International students must meet the requirements to study in USA. Students must have a required qualification as per the programme and submit the test score during the process. Check below the English language test and additional tests accepted by US Universities:

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PTE

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GMAT

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ACT

12

 

English Language Exams

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TOEFL

1032

IELTS

960

Duolingo

816

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Answered 6 months ago

Accredited by AACSB, Masters in Business Administration is offered at the University of Denver, and international students can apply through the official website for the same. MBA programs at this university are offered under their B-school named Daniels College of Business. International students c

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Pallavi Garg

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Answered 6 months ago

MBA programs are offered at the University of Denver with specializations such as Accounting, Business Analytics, Finance, Marketing, Real Estate and the Built Environment, and Sustainability. The DU MBA is largely known as the Denver MBA program which is a full-time, 21 months' program

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Lalit Shukla

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Answered 6 months ago

There are 9 courses available under the LSU MS courses. According to Shiksha Popularity Rankings, these programs are ranked at #169 in the USA. University of Denver MS fees is between INR 43 L and INR 69 L for the first year for a duration of 9 months to 2 years. (Note: It is the first year fee not

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Divya Shukla

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a year ago

Usually, the Clark University acceptance rate is calculated to be around 78%. In Fall 2023, Denver University received over 19,00 applications from prospective undergraduates and graduates. Out of these, about 13,000 candidates secured an admission offer from the university. Hence, it can be conclud

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Anushree Sinha

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Answered a year ago

Meeting the entrance exam scores requirements and fulfilling the required Grade Point Average are essential to get into the University of Denver. For Fall 2023 admissions, Denver University received the following standardized test scores from the applicants:

Entrance ExamMinimum Score Requirements
Grade3 style="width: 62.1199%; height: 22.3906px;"> between 1220 and 1400
ACT28 and 32
GPA3.73 to 4.0 (weighted) and 3.56 to 3.94 (unweighted).

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University CityDenver, Colorado, USA
Size of cityMedium
Population of City7,04,621

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2199 S University Blvd, Denver, CO 80208, United States

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2199 S University Blvd, Denver, CO 80208, United States

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