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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of Denver, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

85
%
Acceptance rate
3.68
Average High School GPA
1290
SAT Midpoint
January 15
Regular admission deadline

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into University of Denver?

85%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, University of Denver accepted 85% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 16,617 people applied and 14,205 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
8114 / 9389 (86%)
Men
6072 / 7228 (84%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at University of Denver:

100%
90.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
2024
2025
2026

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

8%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 8% ended up enrolling at University of Denver, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into University of Denver by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things University of Denver considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Application Essay
  • Recommendation(s)

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Interview
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of Denver?

3.68
Average High School GPA
1290
SAT Midpoint

Grades

Students who recently attended University of Denver as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.68. 34% of freshmen who attended University of Denver were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 65% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
35%
3.75-3.99
21%
3.50-3.74
18%
3.25-3.49
11%
3.00-3.24
8%
2.50-2.99
7%

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

20%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

13%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
560
Math Mean
638
75th Percentile
670
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
600
Verbal Mean
652
75th Percentile
700
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1160
Composite Mean
1290
75th Percentile
1360

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to University of Denver. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

January 15
Regular admission deadline
March 15
Application notification

Early Decision

Early Decision is a program in which students commit to attend a school if they are accepted. Some schools have a higher acceptance rate for Early Decision than regular decision. University of Denver's Early Decision acceptance rate is 85%, compared to 85% overall. If you’re sure you want to attend University of Denver, you might consider applying Early Decision.

November 1
Applications Due
December 15
Notification Date
85%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate
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