University of Denver (DU)

The University of Denver is a US institution of higher education with a private, non-profit platform. The beginning of the educational activities of the University of Denver (DU) dates back to 1864. The central buildings of the university are located in the city of Denver.

The popularity among university entrants to the University of Denver is due to the excellent performance of the national academic ranking. The prestige of the University of Denver adds its presence in the first 5 percent of the world ranking, compiled according to authoritative international sources. A diploma obtained by a graduate of such a successful American university is in demand in the United States of America, as well as from employers all over the world.

Study is organized on a quarter system. The Career & Professional Development office helps students prepare resumes and cover letters, go through interviews, evaluate career options, and negotiate salaries. Over 80% of DU graduates completed an internship before graduation over the last three years.

International Disaster Psychology includes an eight-week international internship with partners in more than 20 countries. Hospitality Management students must obtain 1,000 hours of work experience and complete a management internship.

Master's, doctoral, and certificate programs are distributed among the 10 schools and colleges of the University of Denver.

• Daniels College of Business offers an additional specialization in Sales Leadership,
• Lamont School of Music & Theatre awards the Artist Diploma in Performance qualification to gifted performing musicians,
• at the undergraduate level, the university awards BA, BS, BFA, BM, BSAcc, BSBA, BSCpE, and BSEE degrees.

• Almost 100% of MAcc graduates from the USA find a job within three months of graduation,
• most MS in Biological Sciences students publish the results of their work in a scientific journal,
• 92% of students in the 45-credit MS in Marketing program are employed six months after graduation,
• the employment rate of School Psychology EdS graduates is 100%.

• The first women's student society appeared at the University of Denver in 1885,
• the DU archives hold a rare set of photographs by Edward Curtis — a famous American photographer of the culture and daily life of the indigenous peoples of North America,
• the main campus is located at an elevation of one mile above sea level,
• 63% of students in the Bachelor of Arts Completion Program live out of state.

Separate university residential communities are available for master's and doctoral students. Near the academic buildings, there are many off-campus accommodation options available.

University of Denver has more than 150 student organizations. The extracurricular program covers sports, the arts, student media, and outdoor recreation.

• 32 club sports teams and 23 intramural sports leagues,
• hiking and rock climbing at the James C. Kennedy Mountain Campus,
• more than 400 performances a year — from rock and symphonic concerts to solo recitals,
• Mock Trial, the Pioneer Book Club, and the university newspaper The Clarion,
• the Film Society, the Fly Fishing Club, the Cooking Club, and Cue Sports.

• The student-to-faculty ratio is 9:1,
• University of Denver has won more NCAA championship titles than any other educational institution in Colorado,
• students have access to more than 100 partner study abroad programs,
• according to U.S. News & World Report, the bachelor's completion program ranks among the top 50 programs in the country,
• the Colorado Department of Higher Education has granted DU Career Connected Campus status.

The University of Denver can be regarded as a medium-sized educational institution. The volume of students simultaneously enrolled in all faculties is limited to 10,000 people. Applicants from abroad are accepted for study (the share of such students varies in the region of 9 percent of all students of the university). The academic staff of DU has 917 teachers. Many are invited from foreign educational centers. Partnerships with leading universities in the world allow the University of Denver to offer students international exchange programs. All details about student life and the learning process can be found on the social pages of DU.

The university has a large library. The administration can offer all comers to stay in comfortable dormitories. The popularity of the educational institution is underlined by membership in the NCAA and Sport affiliations and memberships groups.

DU billing is issued for each quarter or semester of study. It includes tuition, fees, and health insurance when participating in the university's plan.

Indirect expenses are not included in the DU billing. These include:

• books,
• off-campus housing,
• meals,
• transportation.

For undergraduate admission, University of Denver accepts applications through Common App or Pioneer App. Applicants to master's and doctoral programs use a separate admission form.

Six months after graduation, 86.9% of DU graduates from the classes of 2023–2025 were employed, continuing their education, or serving in the military. Bachelor's graduates from the last three graduating classes were hired by more than 1,000 different employers, while graduate (master's) students were employed at more than 3,000 organizations.

The income of DU graduates with a bachelor's degree rose from $63,433 to $78,504 between 2023 and 2025. Among graduates from this period, 94.4% reported that their primary major or field of study helped prepare them for work. 85.6% indicated that a DU diploma was required for their position or gave them an advantage.

When applying to the admissions office, the initial stage will be an assessment of the applicant's academic performance at the previous place of training. After that, on the way to the enrollment of the applicant, entrance exams for the selected faculty are waiting. According to statistics, 2/3 of all applicants become students of the University of Denver. But this figure may vary in different faculties (depending on the prestige of the direction). As for the learning process, it includes two semesters, of which the school year is formed.

The cost of educational services at the University of Denver is quite high even for the United States. An undergraduate student pays $ 20,000 for one year of study. Postgraduate education will require the same financial costs. Many students participate in special scholarship programs. For those students who do not have the opportunity to study full-time, a diploma is available through the distance education system.

It is necessary to clarify in advance the information on the admission procedure and examination programs on the official DU website. It also provides a price list of educational services in all areas of study.

• University of Denver annually allocates 169 million dollars of its own financial aid to undergraduate students,
• 99% of undergraduate students receive financial aid in one form or another,
• the university annually allocates 79 million dollars of its own financial aid to master's and doctoral students,
• graduate and doctoral students annually receive more than 165 million dollars in financial support from various sources,
• total financial aid cannot exceed the cost of tuition and accommodation specified in the financial aid offer.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision