10-yr median earnings
$71,155
Federal aid recipients only
Private Nonprofit · Denver, Colorado
University of Denver
University of Denver is a private nonprofit institution in Denver, Colorado. as a private nonprofit, published Scorecard outcomes cover federal-aid recipients at this campus — endowment and sticker price sit outside those cohort fields.
- $71,155
- 10-yr median earnings
- 77.8%
- Acceptance rate
- $36,131
- Avg net price / yr
- 76.8%
- 150%-time completion
The verdict
University of Denver pairs top-10% former-student earnings with a moderately open admit.
According to the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
- Top 7%
- former-student earnings, US
- 77.8%
- acceptance rate
- 76.8%
- 150%-time completion
- +25%
- earnings, 6→10 yrs
City: Large
Carnegie: R1
Institution data retrieved July 2026; field-of-study data retrieved March 2026.
How to read this University of Denver profile
Figures above come from IPEDS institution records published through the College Scorecard (retrieved July 2026 for institution fields; March 2026 for field-of-study). Peer groups and cost cohorts follow IPEDS ownership sector, Carnegie class ("Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity"), and locale, not an editorial shortlist.
Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for full-time, first-time undergraduate Title IV recipients. It is a defined cohort average, not a personalized price; income-band fields add context but do not replace the school's current net-price calculator.
Earnings use Treasury-linked records for federally aided former students who were working and not enrolled in the measurement year (completers and noncompleters). IPEDS completion and retention use separate first-time, full-time cohorts, so those denominators are not the earnings cohort. Read cost, completion, and earnings as distinct historical measures, not a causal verdict or individual forecast.
College Value Score
C+
College Value Score
61/100
University of Denver
A 6-metric composite of earnings, cost, and completion outcomes benchmarked against every reporting US college, not a ranking of teaching quality, campus life, or fit for any individual student. See the full methodology.
Earnings A+
$71,155
10-year median former-student earnings
Net Price F
$36,131
Average annual cost after grants and aid
Completion Rate A-
76.8%
Completion within 150% of normal time
Debt F
$21,844
Median federal debt at graduation
Loan Repayment A-
78.8%
Borrowers repaying loans within 3 years
Retention A-
88.9%
First-year students returning for year two
Each axis is the percentile score shown in the breakdown at left; the shape shows this school's overall profile at a glance.
Avg net price
$36,131
After grants and scholarships
150%-time completion
76.8%
Full-time, first-time cohort
150%-time completion vs portal median (57.1%) 76.8%
Four-year-institution cohort
College ROI Quadrant - University of Denver vs peers
Each dot is a college plotted by 10-year median earnings (x-axis) vs average net price (y-axis), colored by completion within 150% of normal time. Bottom-right = high earnings/lower price; top-left = lower earnings/higher price.
How University of Denver ranks nationally
Where this school's former-student earnings fall within the full national distribution of every US college that reports to the College Scorecard, not just its peer set.
University of Denver: former-student earnings vs. every US college
10-year median earnings, College Scorecard
$71,155 Top 7% higher than 93% of 5,103 US colleges
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US colleges. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard · Mar–Jul 2026 retrievals
| Metric | University of Denver | National rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yr median earnings | $71,155 | #355 of 5103 | 93rd |
| Average net price | $36,131 | #4781 of 5020 | 5th (lower is better) |
| 150%-time completion | 76.8% | #892 of 4858 | 82nd |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 6,025 | #622 of 5462 | 89th |
National ranks count every operating US college reporting each metric to the College Scorecard, separate from the earnings histogram above.
Quick Facts
6,025
Undergraduate enrollment
77.8%
Acceptance rate
1,355
SAT average
76.8%
150%-time completion
$71,155
10-yr median earnings
88.9%
First-year retention
How University of Denver ranks in Colorado
State rank among 69 reporting Colorado colleges with College Scorecard data, a separate lens from the national distribution above.
| Metric | University of Denver | State rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yr median earnings | $71,155 | #5 of 69 | 93rd |
| Average net price | $36,131 | #68 of 69 | 1st (lower is better) |
| 150%-time completion | 76.8% | #15 of 65 | 77th |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 6,025 | #14 of 75 | 81st |
Highest former-student earnings in Colorado
| # | School | 10-yr earnings | Net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colorado School of Mines | $97,335 | $28,690 |
| 2 | Denver College of Nursing | $81,809 | - |
| 3 | Colorado State University Global | $76,813 | $16,510 |
| 4 | Regis University | $72,105 | $18,397 |
| 5 | University of DenverThis school | $71,155 | $36,131 |
| 6 | University of Colorado Boulder | $69,738 | $25,346 |
| 7 | Colorado College | $65,222 | $33,375 |
| 8 | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | $64,270 | $11,900 |
| 9 | Galen Health Institutes-Aurora | $61,480 | - |
| 10 | Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $60,543 | $21,279 |
| 11 | Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology | $59,093 | $30,065 |
| 12 | Colorado State University Pueblo | $55,563 | $10,051 |
Admissions
| Admission Rate | 77.8% |
| SAT Average | 1,355 |
| SAT Math (25th-75th) | 600 – 700 |
| SAT Reading (25th-75th) | 640 – 710 |
| ACT Average | 29 |
| ACT (25th-75th) | 28 – 33 |
Costs & Financial Aid
Net price by family income at University of Denver
Average annual net price after grants; Title IV recipient cohort by income bracket
- $0 – $30k
$0 – $30k
$20,097 net price / yr
- $30k – $48k $16,211
$30k – $48k
$16,211 net price / yr
- $48k – $75k
$48k – $75k
$22,940 net price / yr
- $110k+
$110k+
$47,222 net price / yr
What this shows Need-based aid pulls net price down at lower brackets at University of Denver - compare the bar for your income band, not the overall average alone.
Tuition & Net Price
| In-State Tuition | $61,398 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $61,398 |
| Average Net Price | $36,131 |
14.2%
Pell Grant Rate
27.9%
Federal Loan Rate
$21,844
Median Debt
$232/mo
Monthly Payment
2013–2023: what University of Denver costs has stayed close to flat
Average net price moved +22.7% over 10 years, from $29,362 to $36,037 in nominal dollars. The median college measured over the same span moved +14.6%.
11 reported years. Nominal dollars, not adjusted for inflation.
2013 · $29,3622023 · $36,037
Over the same years, enrollment went +10.1% (5,505 → 6,059 students).
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, per-year fields (2013–2023). Net price is the average cost after grant and scholarship aid for federally-aided undergraduates.
Student Demographics
Race & ethnicity
Student body at a glance
60.2%
Female
19.0%
First Generation
Outcomes
88.9%
Retention Rate
$57,118
Median Earnings (6yr)
78.9%
Earning Over $25K
78.8%
Loan Repayment, Completers (3yr)
Outcomes & debt snapshot
| Measure | Cohort / horizon | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Completion within 150% of normal time | First-time, full-time | 76.8% |
| First-year retention | First-time, full-time freshmen | 88.9% |
| Median earnings | 6 years after entry | $57,118 |
| Median earnings | 10 years after entry | $71,155 |
| Share earning over $25,000 | Working, not enrolled | 78.9% |
| Loan repayment rate | Completers, 3 years after leaving | 78.8% |
| Median federal student debt | At completion | $21,844 |
| Estimated monthly payment | Standard 10-year plan | $232/mo |
Programs & Earnings
Field-of-study summary by credential
| Credential | Programs | Award count | Avg earnings | Top earnings | Avg debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master's | 33 | 2,557 | $89,721 | $141,132 | $56,045 |
| Bachelor's | 30 | 1,401 | $74,353 | $121,993 | $21,553 |
| Graduate Certificate | 8 | 324 | $77,747 | $93,919 | $52,550 |
| Doctoral | 5 | 56 | $95,639 | $100,726 | $121,569 |
| First Professional | 1 | 244 | $103,145 | $103,145 | $161,053 |
Top programs at University of Denver by completer earnings
Median earnings of program completers, College Scorecard field-of-study file
- Management Sciences and Qu…
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
$141,132 median earnings
- Business/Commerce, General
Business/Commerce, General
$133,993 median earnings
- Computer Science
Computer Science
$121,993 median earnings
- Business Administration, M…
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$120,934 median earnings
- Taxation
Taxation
$114,544 median earnings
- Legal Research and Advance…
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies
$107,540 median earnings
- Computer and Information S…
Computer and Information Sciences, General
$105,701 median earnings
- Accounting and Related Ser…
Accounting and Related Services
$105,291 median earnings
What this shows The highest-earning programs at a school are not necessarily its most popular ones - a small specialized program can post strong median earnings without reflecting the outcome most students here actually see.
| Program | Credential | Completers | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Master's | 76 | $141,132 | $51,602 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Master's | 266 | $133,993 | $66,687 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 49 | $121,993 | $21,053 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | 146 | $120,934 | $38,803 |
| Taxation | Master's | 21 | $114,544 | $29,789 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | Master's | 33 | $107,540 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Master's | 121 | $105,701 | $46,680 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Master's | 64 | $105,291 | $20,500 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Bachelor's | 57 | $104,087 | $21,500 |
| Real Estate | Master's | 45 | $103,304 | $56,614 |
| Law | First Professional | 244 | $103,145 | $161,053 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Doctoral | 24 | $100,726 | $74,713 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | 135 | $99,135 | $19,500 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Master's | 56 | $98,197 | $41,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Master's | 17 | $97,649 | - |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of Denver? ▼
University of Denver is a private nonprofit institution in Denver, Colorado. The acceptance rate is 77.8%. The average SAT score is 1,355. Undergraduate enrollment is 6,025 students.
How much do University of Denver former students earn? ▼
Federally aided former students at University of Denver who were working and not enrolled had median earnings of $71,155 ten years after entry; the cohort is not limited to graduates. Six years after entry, the corresponding median is $57,118.
How much does University of Denver cost? ▼
The average net price at University of Denver is $36,131. In-state tuition is $61,398 and out-of-state tuition is $61,398. Median student debt at graduation is $21,844.
What is the graduation rate at University of Denver? ▼
University of Denver has a 76.8% completion rate within 150% of normal time at a four-year institution (typically six years for a bachelor’s program). The first-year retention rate is 88.9%.
Is University of Denver worth the student debt? ▼
The median student debt at University of Denver is $21,844, while former students earn a median of $71,155 ten years after enrollment. That debt represents about 31% of those annual earnings. Among borrowers who completed their program, 78.8% are repaying their loans within 3 years. Estimated monthly loan payment is $232.
Sources & methodology
Private-nonprofit profiles emphasize Scorecard cost-after-aid and completion alongside IPEDS Carnegie class. Endowment, gifts, and sticker price are not Scorecard fields on this page.
Figures are the Mar–Jul 2026 federal retrievals. Nonprofit campuses vary widely in aid practice — net price here is the Title-IV-recipient cohort average, not an individual award letter. Read the full methodology for how the data is sourced, computed, and verified.
- College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education - former-student earnings, cost & completion (collegescorecard.ed.gov).
- IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics - enrollment, admissions, Carnegie class & demographics (nces.ed.gov/ipeds).
- U.S. Treasury / IRS earnings linkage - median earnings 6 & 10 years after enrollment for federal-aid recipients (irs.gov).
- College Scorecard, Field of Study - program-level (credential) earnings & debt (collegescorecard.ed.gov).
- Federal Student Aid (Title IV / NSLDS) - U.S. Department of Education - net price, student debt & aid-recipient repayment outcomes (studentaid.gov).
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