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Denver, Colorado 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.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Students commonly pursue studies in music, media, law, 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 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 530. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 530 and 640. Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume the school has broad appeal.
University Of Denver has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
University Of Denver has 10,374 enrolled students (as of 2005).
Full-time students are the norm at the school. University Of Denver 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
Admissions Phone: (303) 871-2036
Financial Aid Phone: (303) 871-4020
http://www.du.edu
University Of Denver awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 916 | business and related services, finance, business, marketing, taxation, business management, international business, accounting, ... |
| Law | 458 | law, tax law, legal research, legal professions |
| Liberal Arts | 389 | international relations, English, library science, geography, political science, international development, anthropology, liberal arts and sciences, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 242 | social work, public administration, public policy analysis |
| Media | 204 | communication studies, digital communications, communication and journalism, journalism, public relations, advertising, mass communication |
| Therapy And Counseling | 196 | psychology, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, forensic psychology, school psychology, educational psychology, psychology courses |
| Education And Teaching | 120 | teacher ed, educational administration, curriculum and instruction, higher education administration, special education, educational statistics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 98 | information science, computer science, computer engineering, systems analyst, computer networking |
| Science | 88 | biology, chemistry, molecular biology, biochemistry, physics, ecology, biological and physical sciences, biopsychology |
| Engineering | 75 | engineering management, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science, engineering, materials engineering, operations research |
| Music | 55 | music, music performance, various music studies, musicology |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 48 | natural resources management, environmental science |
| Hospitality | 37 | hospitality management |
| Engineering Technician | 20 | telecommunications tech |
| Fine Arts | 19 | art history and criticism, fine arts studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 14 | philosophy, religion, Jewish studies |
| Design | 13 | graphic design |
| Mathematics | 11 | mathematics, mathematics and statistics |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 11 | real estate, construction management |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 6 | drama |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 4 | criminology |
| Art Studies | 4 | art studies |
| Medicine | 2 | public health |
| Medical Adminstration | 1 | health care administration |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 0 | commercial art |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Denver in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 1,469 | 74 |
| Bachelor's degree | 909 | 68 |
| First-professional degree | 364 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 150 | 11 |
| Doctor's degree | 129 | 22 |
| Post-master's certificate | 10 | 1 |
In 2005, University Of Denver had a total enrollment of 10,374 students (8,655 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 40% |
| Graduate | 50% |
| First Professional | 10% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 78% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 20% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Colorado | 48% |
| California | 6% |
| Illinois | 5% |
| Texas | 3% |
| Minnesota | 3% |
| Massachusetts | 3% |
| Washington | 3% |
| Foreign countries | 3% |
| Oregon | 2% |
| Missouri | 2% |
| New Mexico | 2% |
| New York | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| Wyoming | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 86 % |
| Part-Time | 44 % |
University Of Denver offers campus housing for 2,070 of its 8,655 (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.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,039 | 3,304 | 82% | 1,097 | 33% |
| Men | 1,889 | 1,474 | 78% | 485 | 33% |
| Women | 2,149 | 1,830 | 85% | 612 | 33% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 530 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 640 |
| ACT Verbal | 23 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 23 | 28 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 28 |
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 | 69% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 71% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (303) 871-2036
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 28,410 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 28,410 |
| Room and board | $ 8,749 |
| Room charge | $ 5,356 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,393 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,306 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,818 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Denver participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 137100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (303) 871-4020
University Of Denver has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 178 | 77 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 53 | 49 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 49 | 57 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 6 | $128,425 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 9 | $83,536 | 4 | $69,982 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 4 | $63,172 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 11 | $58,242 | 10 | $44,076 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 26 | $83,194 | 18 | $54,076 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 112 | $94,831 | 28 | $86,840 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 73 | $72,488 | 51 | $65,393 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 48 | $57,366 | 52 | $58,581 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 21 | $48,565 | 34 | $41,172 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 254 | $77,505 | 165 | $61,895 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Sun Belt Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 126 | 131 | 257 |
| Basketball | 12 | 16 | 28 |
| Track | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| All Other Sports | 111 | 112 | 223 |
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
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, 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 Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Information Science/Studies
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
Special Education and Teaching, Other
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, General
Engineering/Industrial Management
Materials Engineering
Materials Science
Mechanical Engineering
Operations Research
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
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
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Economics
International Relations and Affairs
Italian Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Science/Librarianship
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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
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
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICINE
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
Music, Other
Musicology and Ethnomusicology
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Construction Management
Real Estate
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Jewish/Judaic Studies
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biopsychology
Chemistry, General
Ecology
Molecular Biology
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Educational 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 1% |  |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 3% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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