University Of Denver
Location and Contact Information
2199 S. University BlvdDenver, CO 80208
USA
Main Tel: (303) 871-2000
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
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. The university enrolls more than 10,000 graduate and undergraduate students. The main campus is a designated arboretum and is spread across an area of over 120 acres. The University of Denver is ranked 85th among all public and private "National Universities" by U.S. News & World Report in the 2008 rankings. DU is organized into the following academic divisions:
- Daniels College of Business
- Graduate School of Professional Psychology
- Graduate School of Social Work
- Josef Korbel School of International Studies
- Lamont School of Music
- Morgridge College of Education
- School of Engineering and Computer Science
- Sturm College of Law
- The Women's College
- University College
As of 2008, the student population at DU recorded 70.0% White, 1.8% Black, 6.8% Hispanic, 5.2% Asian or Pacific Islander, 1.7% American Indian, 5.3% international, and 9.1% race/ethnicity others.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in music, business and management, law, family and social work, and conservation and resource management.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- Large number of students.
- High faculty salary.
- Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- High SAT scores (combined Verbal and Math).
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Quarter.
- Carnegie classification: Doctoral/Research Universities, Extensive.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students may study abroad.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
- ROTC.
- Athlete financial aid is awarded.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 35,481 |
| Room | $ 5,550 |
| Board | $ 3,945 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,749 |
| Other | $ 2,460 |
Financial Aid
University Of Denver participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 81% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 78% | $16,573 |
| Institutional Grant | 78% | $15,501 |
| Federal Grant | 12% | $5,885 |
| Pell Grant | 12% | $3,411 |
| Other Federal Grant | 10% | $2,956 |
| State or Local Grant | 11% | $1,710 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 33% | $5,992 |
| Federal Loan | 33% | $5,992 |
| Other Loan |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to University Of Denver:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southern Methodist University | Dallas, TX | 10,965 |
| 2 | Santa Clara University | Santa Clara, CA | 8,758 |
| 3 | Loyola University Maryland | Baltimore, MD | 6,080 |
| 4 | Villanova University | Villanova, PA | 10,274 |
| 5 | Baylor University | Waco, TX | 14,541 |
| 6 | Texas Christian University | Fort Worth, TX | 8,696 |
| 7 | Seattle University | Seattle, WA | 7,560 |
| 8 | Providence College | Providence, RI | 5,085 |
| 9 | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Saint Louis, MO | 16,086 |
| 10 | University of San Diego | San Diego, CA | 7,832 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master | 1,783 | 73 |
| Bachelor | 1,319 | 70 |
| First-professional degree | 343 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 135 | 6 |
| Doctorate | 130 | 20 |
| Post-master's certificate | 8 | 1 |
| < 1 year certificate | 1 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 294 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 132 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 189 |
Students
Student enrollment was 11,328 in 2009-2010 (9,426 full-time equivalent).
About 43% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 57% of the class.
Undergrads are 27% of enrolled students, graduate students are 65%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 8%.
Students under 25 years old represent 53% of the student body. About 10% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 64% Women 76% All 70%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 540-640 Math 550-650 Writing 520-620
Room and Board
University Of Denver provides on-campus housing for 2,300 of its 9,426 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.
Athletics
The school is in the Sun Belt Conference for major sports.
The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 122 male students received the aid (men were 50% of those receiving aid) and 121 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 50% of students receiving such aid) .
International Study
About 6% of freshmen are from countries other than the US.
International applicants are required to take the TOEFL exam.
Graduate School Focus
University Of Denver offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Research/Scholarship & Professional Practice).
Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.The school's Graduate School Carnegie Classification is Comprehensive Doctoral (No Medical/Veterinary).
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
- Animal Sciences
ART STUDIES
- Art/Art Studies
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Business Statistics
- Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
- Business/Commerce
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Finance
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International Finance
- Knowledge Management
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
- Organizational Behavior Studies
- Taxation
- Transportation/Transportation Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Computer Software Engineering
- Computer Software and Media Applications
- 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
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational Statistics and Research Methods
- Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
ENGINEERING
- Biomedical/Medical Engineering
- Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
- Engineering
- Engineering/Industrial Management
- Materials Science
- 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
HOSPITALITY
- Hospitality Administration/Management
LAW
- Law (LLB, JD)
- Legal Professions and Studies
- Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies
- Legal Studies
- Tax Law/Taxation (LLM, JSD/SJD)
LIBERAL ARTS
- Anthropology
- Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies
- Asian-American Studies
- Development Economics and International Development
- Economics
- English Language and Literature
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies
- French Language and Literature
- Geography
- German Language and Literature
- History
- International Relations and Affairs
- International/Global Studies
- Italian Language and Literature
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Library Science/Librarianship
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
- Political Science and Government
- Russian Language and Literature
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Mathematics
MEDIA
- Advertising
- Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Journalism
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Public Relations/Image Management
MUSIC
- Music Performance
- Music
- Musicology and Ethnomusicology
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
- Construction Management
- Real Estate
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Philosophy
- Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
- Biochemistry
- Bioinformatics
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Ecology
- Molecular Biology
- Physics
- Science, Technology and Society
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminology
- Securities Services Administration/Management
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Clinical Psychology
- Counseling Psychology
- Forensic Psychology
- Psychology
- School Psychology
