| Colorado vs. DU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#2 in Colorado Colleges | Rankings* | #99 in National Universities #4 in Colorado Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$67,932 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$59,340 |
| cheaper$28,900 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$58,347 |
| More$45,155 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$31,610 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,370 SAT 32 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,320 SAT 30 ACT |
| Tighter16.30% | Acceptance Rate | Easier77.68% |
| Favorable41.75% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower10.90% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller2,203 | Total Enrollment | Larger13,734 |
| Smaller2,180 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger6,151 |
| Smaller23 | Graduate Student Population | Larger7,583 |
| - | Online Student Population | 3,134 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher86% | Graduate Rate | Lower77% |
| Higher91% | Retention Rate | Lower88% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,739) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,647) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,000) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,925) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty8 to 1 |
| 250 | Number of faculties | 1,513 |
| Lower$106,585 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$106,657 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.