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The University of Denver, or DU, is the oldest private university in the Rocky Mountain Region of the United States. It was founded in 1864. DU enrolls more than 10,000 students in both graduate and undergraduate programs. The main campus is spread across an area of 125 acres. The U.S. News & World Report (2008) ranked the University of Denver 85th among all public and private "National Universities" rankings.
University of Denver’s sports teams are nicknamed the Pioneers.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Students commonly pursue studies in law, music, business and management, and family and social work.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 540. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 550 and 660.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at University Of Denver is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school has 11,053 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
Full-time students are the norm at University Of Denver. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Sun Belt Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Denver
2199 S. University Blvd
Denver, CO 80208
General Phone: (303) 871-2000
http://www.du.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 1,093 | business and related services, finance, marketing, business management, business, international business, accounting, international finance, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 527 | international relations, library science, international development, English, political science, liberal arts and sciences, sociology, geography, ... |
| Law | 410 | law, tax law, legal research, legal professions, legal studies |
| Family and Social Work | 251 | social work, public administration, public policy analysis |
| Education and Teaching | 223 | curriculum and instruction, educational administration, higher education administration, educational statistics, teacher ed |
| Therapy and Counseling | 219 | psychology, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, forensic psychology, psychology courses, school psychology |
| Media | 159 | communication studies, digital communications, journalism, communication and journalism, public relations, mass communication, advertising |
| Science | 102 | biology, molecular biology, chemistry, physics, biochemistry, biological and physical sciences, ecology, science and society |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 93 | information science, computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, systems analyst, information technology, computer and media applications |
| Music | 56 | music performance, music, various music studies, musicology |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 52 | natural resources management, environmental science |
| Engineering | 51 | engineering management, mechanical engineering, various engineering courses, electrical engineering, engineering, biomedical engineering |
| Hospitality | 46 | hospitality management |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 34 | real estate, construction management |
| Fine Arts | 18 | art history and criticism, fine arts studies |
| Engineering Technician | 16 | telecommunications tech |
| Religion and Philosophy | 16 | religion, philosophy |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 13 | criminology, security services management |
| Design | 13 | graphic design |
| Mathematics | 12 | mathematics, mathematics and statistics, statistics courses |
| Art Studies | 10 | art studies |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 5 | drama |
| Animal Science and Care | 2 | animal science |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Denver in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 1,768 | 69 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,101 | 67 |
| First-professional degree | 317 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 116 | 19 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 114 | 6 |
| Post-master's certificate | 5 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, University Of Denver had a total enrollment of 11,053 students (9,196 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 42% |
| Graduate | 49% |
| First Professional | 9% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 20% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 86 % |
| Part-Time | 67 % |
University Of Denver offers campus housing for 2,340 of its 9,196 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Denver, Colorado for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Colorado Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 7,144 | 4,600 | 64% | 1,145 | 25% |
| Men | 3,332 | 1,924 | 58% | 506 | 26% |
| Women | 3,812 | 2,676 | 70% | 639 | 24% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 540 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 660 |
| ACT Verbal | 24 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 24 | 29 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 29 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 60% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 73% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 33,810 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 33,810 |
| Room and board | $ 9,670 |
| Room charge | $ 5,863 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,807 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,698 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,439 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Denver participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 137100)
University Of Denver has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 184 | 91 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 74 | 73 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 80 | 87 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 8 | $150,297 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 8 | $111,575 | 7 | $104,964 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 5 | $69,140 | 7 | $76,292 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 17 | $72,484 | 13 | $63,341 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 38 | $96,655 | 29 | $83,757 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 115 | $116,557 | 35 | $108,948 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 73 | $85,431 | 53 | $79,691 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 69 | $70,076 | 75 | $66,399 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 40 | $50,493 | 58 | $47,717 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 298 | $89,072 | 221 | $71,422 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Sun Belt Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 122 | 121 | 243 |
| Basketball | 13 | 13 | 26 |
| Football | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| All Other Sports | 108 | 108 | 216 |
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Statistics
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
International Finance
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
Taxation
Transportation/Transportation Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
Computer Software Engineering
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Natural Resources Management and Policy
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational Statistics and Research Methods
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
ENGINEERING
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, General
Engineering, Other
Engineering/Industrial Management
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Telecommunications Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Public Policy Analysis
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LAW
Law (LLB, JD)
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other
Legal Studies, General
Tax Law/Taxation (LLM, JSD/SJD)
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other
Asian-American Studies
Development Economics and International Development
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Italian Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Science/Librarianship
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Statistics, Other
Mathematics, General
Statistics, Other
MEDIA
Advertising
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Public Relations/Image Management
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
Music, Other
Musicology and Ethnomusicology
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Construction Management
Real Estate
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Ecology
Molecular Biology
Physics, General
Science, Technology and Society
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminology
Securities Services Administration/Management
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Forensic Psychology
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Denver Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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