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University of Denver SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1210 to 1380

ACT Range28 to 32

Average GPA3.76

Acceptance Rate77.3%

DU’s 77% acceptance rate means your strategy should focus on fit, cost, and presenting clear academic strength, not just clearing an admissions bar. If you submit scores, aim for the top of DU’s range, around a 1380 SAT or 32 ACT, so the score adds strength rather than just checking a box.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

University of Denver facts and stats

Quick Facts

University of Denver enrolls 6,619 undergraduates in an urban campus setting. DU has an 89% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 76% six-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 9:1.

Location

Denver, CO

Undergrad Enrollment6,619

Freshman Retention89%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio9:1

Graduation Rate76%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key University of Denver application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

January 15

Early Action

November 1

Early Decision

November 1

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

February 15

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional DU, plan for your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for retakes and superscoring opportunities, with October usually the last sitting that can arrive in time for the November 1 Early Decision and Early Action deadlines.

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What you'll actually pay

DU is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fees rate applies to all students: $61,434. The average merit award is $26,775, and 44% of students receive aid. Submit the FAFSA by the February 15 priority deadline.

Tuition and Fees$61,434

Room and Board$17,759

Average Merit Award$26,775

Application Fee$65

Students on Aid44%

Average Aid Package$56,874

Average Debt at Grad$27,786

At the University of Denver, tuition, fees, room, and board total about $79,193 before aid. DU reports that 44% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $56,874. Merit awards are a major part of the picture, averaging $26,775, with named scholarships ranging from $25,000 to $33,000. Graduates leave with an average debt of $27,786.