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University of Denver Entering Class Stats & Admissions Data

How Do You Compare to University of Denver’s Other Incoming Students?

Examine the admissions data of recent incoming classes to gain a clearer insight into your probability of being accepted at University of Denver, situated in Denver, CO.

On this page you’ll find:

• What Admissions Stats Mean for You
• Selectivity of University of Denver
• Acceptance & Enrollment Stats at University of Denver
• Male to Female Ratio of Applicants
• Average SAT & ACT Scores
• Helpful Resources

What Admissions Stats Mean to You

These admission statistics can help you understand the likelihood of being accepted. Compare your SAT and ACT scores to previously accepted students. If your scores are lower than average, you might consider retaking the exam or looking at schools that better fit your scores.

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Selectivity: Are You the Right Type of Student For This College?

Selectivity measures how competitive it is to gain admission to a school.

Open Admissions	No
Selectivity of College	Less Selective (70-85%)
Acceptance Rate	78%
Application Fee	$65 (may be waived)

Acceptance and Enrollment Stats

University of Denver received 18,786 applications. From this pool, 14,618 gained acceptance, and 1,337 ultimately registered.

Applicant Total	18,786
Accepted	14,618
Enrolled	1,337
Enrolled Full-Time	1,325
Enrolled Part-Time	12

Admission to University of Denver is 77.8%. This makes the school highly accessible. Gender-specific acceptance rates at University of Denver: women are accepted at a rate of 79% versus 76% for male applicants.

Among admitted students at University of Denver is 9%. This shows that 9% of admitted applicants chose to attend. Female admitted students enroll at 9% versus 10% for male admits.

Who’s Applying: Applicants by Gender

These charts illustrate the male-to-female balance among applicants at University of Denver.

	Men	Women
Applicants	7,886	10,895
Admitted	6,007	8,607
Enrolled	587	748

Standardized Test Scores

Approximately 20% of applicants to DU submitted their SAT scores (270 students).

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 640 and 710. Math scores were between 600 and 700.

SAT Section	25th Percentile	75th Percentile
Critical Reading	640	710
Math	600	700
Combined Total	1240	1410

DU got ACT scores from 13% of admitted applicants (170 students).

ACT Composite scores for the middle 50% fell between 28 and 33.

ACT Section	25th Percentile	75th Percentile
Overall	28	33
English	26	34
Math	25	31

Additional Question to Ask

• A college’s selectivity gives us an idea of how rigorous the studies are, and how competitive the students are. However, not all students thrive in a competitive atmosphere, even if their grades are good. Does this college have the best learning environment for you?

References

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• Image Credit: By CW221 under License

More about our data sources and methodologies.