| DU vs. Colorado |
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|---|---|---|
#99 in National Universities #4 in Colorado Colleges | Rankings* | #2 in Colorado Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$61,398 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$70,734 |
| expensive$42,173 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$31,350 |
| Less$32,326 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$47,814 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,320 SAT 31 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,340 SAT 31 ACT |
| Easier77.81% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter18.47% |
| Lower9.15% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable30.28% |
| 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 Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger12,813 | Total Enrollment | Smaller2,056 |
| Larger6,614 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller2,031 |
| Larger6,199 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller25 |
| 2,787 | Online Student Population | - |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower76% | Graduate Rate | Higher88% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 9% |
| Lower89% | Retention Rate | Higher94% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,647) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,739) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,925) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,000) |
| Faculty | ||
| 9 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
| 1,494 | Number of faculty | 281 |
| Higher$118,036 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$115,072 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.