More selective than 69% of Colorado colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
27% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 16% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose University of Denver over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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University of Denver SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, University of Denver is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 640 | 710 |
| SAT math | 600 | 700 |
| ACT composite | 28 | 33 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1240 | 1410 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
University of Denver admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 78% | 640–710 | 600–700 | 28–33 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 71% | 630–710 | 610–700 | 29–32 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is University of Denver compared with other Colorado colleges?
University of Denver has the 6th-lowest acceptance rate of 16 Colorado colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Colorado College | 18% | 88% | $33,375 |
| 3 | Colorado School of Mines | 61% | 82% | $28,690 |
| 4 | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | 75% | 46% | $11,900 |
| 5 | Fort Lewis College | 77% | 36% | $17,296 |
| 6 | University of Denver | 78% | 76% | $36,131 |
| 7 | University of Colorado Boulder | 78% | 74% | $25,346 |
| 8 | Colorado Mesa University | 82% | 41% | $15,103 |
| 9 | University of Northern Colorado | 86% | 51% | $17,760 |
| 10 | Regis University | 86% | 61% | $18,397 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Colorado colleges →
Who enrolls at University of Denver
College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Denver admissions questions
What is the University of Denver acceptance rate?
University of Denver accepts 78% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 13,679 of 19,214 applicants were admitted.
Does University of Denver require the SAT or ACT?
University of Denver considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 27% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 16% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for University of Denver?
The middle 50% of University of Denver enrolled first-year students scored 1240–1410 on the SAT and 28–33 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at University of Denver?
11% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,458 of 13,679).
Is University of Denver getting harder to get into?
University of Denver accepted 78% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 71% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to University of Denver overview