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University Of Denver

University Of Denver

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.

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University of Denver’s sports teams are nicknamed the Pioneers.

Overview of University Of Denver

Denver, CO is home to University Of Denver. Denver is a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at University Of Denver go up to the Doctoral degree.

Areas of Study

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.

University Of Denver Selectivity

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.

Faculty

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.

Student Body

The school has 11,053 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).

Student Life

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.

Contacting University Of Denver

University Of Denver
2199 S. University Blvd
Denver, CO 80208
General Phone: (303) 871-2000
http://www.du.edu

University Of Denver Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business and Management1,093business and related services, finance, marketing, business management, business, international business, accounting, international finance, ...
Liberal Arts527international relations, library science, international development, English, political science, liberal arts and sciences, sociology, geography, ...
Law410law, tax law, legal research, legal professions, legal studies
Family and Social Work251social work, public administration, public policy analysis
Education and Teaching223curriculum and instruction, educational administration, higher education administration, educational statistics, teacher ed
Therapy and Counseling219psychology, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, forensic psychology, psychology courses, school psychology
Media159communication studies, digital communications, journalism, communication and journalism, public relations, mass communication, advertising
Science102biology, molecular biology, chemistry, physics, biochemistry, biological and physical sciences, ecology, science and society
Computer Science and Engineering93information science, computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, systems analyst, information technology, computer and media applications
Music56music performance, music, various music studies, musicology
Conservation and Resource Management52natural resources management, environmental science
Engineering51engineering management, mechanical engineering, various engineering courses, electrical engineering, engineering, biomedical engineering
Hospitality46hospitality management
Real Estate and Construction Management34real estate, construction management
Fine Arts18art history and criticism, fine arts studies
Engineering Technician16telecommunications tech
Religion and Philosophy16religion, philosophy
Security and Law Enforcement13criminology, security services management
Design13graphic design
Mathematics12mathematics, mathematics and statistics, statistics courses
Art Studies10art studies
Drama and Performing Arts5drama
Animal Science and Care2animal science

Number of programs and degrees for University Of Denver in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Master's degree1,76869
Bachelor's degree1,10167
First-professional degree3171
Doctor's degree11619
Postbaccalaureate certificate1146
Post-master's certificate51

Student Body

In 2007-2008, University Of Denver had a total enrollment of 11,053 students (9,196 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men44%
Women56%
Full-Time100%
Part-Time0%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate42%
Graduate49%
First Professional9%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White75%
Black3%
Hispanic6%
Asian4%
American Indian1%
Unknown5%
(Foreign Students)5%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-1917%
20-2119%
22-2417%
25-2920%
30-3410%
35-396%
40-497%
50-643%
65+0%

University Of Denver Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time86 %
Part-Time67 %

University Of Denver Room and Board (2007)

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.

University Of Denver Admissions and Selectivity

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total7,1444,60064%1,14525%
Men3,3321,92458%50626%
Women3,8122,67670%63924%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal540640
SAT Math550660
ACT Verbal2430
ACT Math2429
ACT Composite2429

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsrequired
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT60%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT73%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

University Of Denver Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
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 Faculty

University Of Denver has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured18491
Non-tenured, but on tenure track7473
Non-tenured and not on tenure track8087

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year8$150,2972*
Associate professorcalendar year8$111,5757$104,964
Assistant professorcalendar year5$69,1407$76,292
Lecturercalendar year17$72,48413$63,341
All faculty totalcalendar year38$96,65529$83,757

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year115$116,55735$108,948
Associate professoracademic year73$85,43153$79,691
Assistant professoracademic year69$70,07675$66,399
Instructoracademic year1*0*
Lectureracademic year40$50,49358$47,717
All faculty totalacademic year298$89,072221$71,422

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

University Of Denver Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
BasketballSun Belt Conference

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total122121243
Basketball131326
Football101
All Other Sports108108216

University Of Denver Degree Programs (2007)

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

DESIGN
Graphic Design

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

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University Of Denver Highlights

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What Sets University Of Denver Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%University Of Denver Number of degree programs
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 7%University Of Denver Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%University Of Denver Number of students
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%University Of Denver Salaries of full-time faculty
% students on athletic fin. aid
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 10%University Of Denver % students on athletic fin. aid
% of degrees in music
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%University Of Denver % of degrees in music
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%University Of Denver % of degrees in business and management
% of degrees in law
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%University Of Denver % of degrees in law
% students 40 years or older
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 16%University Of Denver % students 40 years or older
Student SAT scores
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%University Of Denver Student SAT scores
% of degrees in family and social work
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%University Of Denver % of degrees in family and social work
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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