Applying to DU

Acceptance RateSAT Median
71.00% 1,320
University of Denver's acceptance rate is 71.00% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 19,214 students applied and 13,642 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into DU.
DU's acceptance rate places 3rd out of 20 Colorado colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,320 and the ACT score is 30 at DU. DU's SAT score ranks 4th out of 13 Colorado colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to DU, recommendations and personal statement (or essay) are required to submit. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of University of Denver is 71.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 11.00%. 7,959 men and 11,253 women applied to DU and 5,571 men and 8,102 women students were accepted.
Among them, 613 men and 810 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at DU.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at DU
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants19,2147,95911,25300
Admitted13,6425,5718,10200
Enrolled1,50161381000
Acceptance Rate 71.00%70.00%72.00%--
Yield 11.00%11.00%10.00%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
University of Denver 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 344 students (27% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 229 students (16%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at DU.
The median SAT score is 1,320 with 670 SAT EBRW and 650 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 710 and the 25th percentile is 630. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 700 and 25th percentile is 610 .
The median ACT composite score is 30 with 75th percentile score of 32 and 25th percentile score of 29 at DU. The median ACT math score is 28 and the ACT English score is 31.
The SAT and ACT scores at University of Denver are low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,492, ACT: 33 - private (not-for-profit) research university with very high research activity).
2024 SAT and ACT Scores at DU
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total124013201410
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing630670710
SAT Math610650700
ACT Composite293032
ACT Math262830
ACT English283134
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
University of Denver 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Recommendations, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at DU. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply University of Denver.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
DU Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramConsidered, if submitted
RecommendationsRequired
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceConsidered, if submitted
Personal statement or essayRequired
Legacy statusConsidered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $65 for undergraduate schools and $65 for graduate schools of University of Denver. The next table provides general admission information for applying to DU.
Admission Information for Applying to DU
Open Admission PolicyNo
Undergraduate Application Fees$65
Graduate Application Fees$65
Admission Informationwww.du.edu/admission-aid/undergraduate/
Online Applicationhttps://apply.commonapp.org/
Calendar SystemQuarter
Course for High School StudentsOffers outside a dual enrollment
Credits AcceptedAdvanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree OfferedBachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)
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