University of Denver

If you are considering submitting an application to University of Denver, the regular decision application deadline is January 15 and the application fee is $65.

Students who apply to University of Denver for fall semester should receive an admissions decision no later than March 15.

University of Denver Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of University of Denver's admissions stats.

University of Denver 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.7
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	36%
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	24%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	27%
Waitlist	Yes

University of Denver Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for University of Denver.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Yes	November 1	December 15
Early Decision II	Yes	January 15	February 20
Early Action	Yes	November 1	January 15
Regular Decision	Yes	January 1	March 15

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Considering Applying Early to University of Denver?

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University of Denver offers early decision and also offers early action. Early decision is binding, meaning you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by November 1 EDI applicants should receive a decision by December 15.

🗓️ Early Decision II applications are due January 15. ED II Applicants will recieve their decision before February 20.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 1. University of Denver will release EA admissions decisions no later than January 15.

The early decision acceptance rate at University of Denver is 38%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 64%. Last year, University of Denver admitted 135 of the 359 students who applied early decision.

Some students apply to college early to increase their chances of acceptance. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of being admitted, since it demonstrates that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ Explore a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on University of Denver Admissions

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How Hard Is It To Get Admitted to University of Denver?

It is moderately difficult to get into University of Denver. University of Denver evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny or waitlist.

In 2021, University of Denver accepted 64% of students, around 14,440 of the 22,694 students who applied.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like University of Denver, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to University of Denver

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to University of Denver

University of Denver has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does University of Denver Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are given the most weight in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at University of Denver

Curious about the factors that are considered by University of Denver during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Application Essay	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Talent/Ability	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
First Generation	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered

Make sure to check with University of Denver for more information on admission factors.

University of Denver Application Requirements

To apply to University of Denver, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with University of Denver's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)			√
Interview
Transcript(S) of College Record
Standardized Test Scores
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)
Letter(s) of Recommendation	1	2
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into University of Denver?

Students admitted to University of Denver have an average unweighted GPA of 3.7.

Out of all students that were admitted, 24% submitted a class rank. At University of Denver 36% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 70% were in the top 25% and 93% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At University of Denver, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	35%
3.75 and 3.99	22%
3.50 and 3.74	20%
3.25 and 3.49	12%
3.00 and 3.24	8%
2.50 and 2.9	3%
2.00 and 2.49	––

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to University of Denver directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

University of Denver looks at standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

University of Denver has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 24% of University of Denver's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 27% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

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More Information on Transferring to University of Denver

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to University of Denver.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is July 1. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in University of Denver during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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University of Denver Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to University of Denver?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to University of Denver.

Does University of Denver accept transfer credits?

✅ University of Denver accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does University of Denver accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ University of Denver accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to University of Denver?

❌ No, University of Denver is test optional, so you can decide if you want to to send your test scores. If you have higher than average scores, you probably want to include them. If your scores are average or below average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is University of Denver's acceptance rate?

✅ University of Denver has an acceptance rate of 64%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at University of Denver?

✅ University of Denver's early decision acceptance rate was 38% in 2021.

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