University of Denver

Denver, CO · Private nonprofit · Visit Website

The University of Denver's main campus is a designated arboretum located a few miles from downtown Denver. The student body is active in research across many fields. Its location provides access to both a major city and the Rocky Mountains, supporting a mix of urban and outdoor activities.

Programs Analyzed
24
Avg Grad Earnings
$43,567/yr
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
40/100
Tuition (Sticker Price)
$59,340/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 15% of students receive Pell Grants and 30% take federal loans.

Family Income Avg Net Price/yr 4-Year Net Cost Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K $20,820 $83,280 5.2x
$30K – $48K $21,648 $86,592 5.0x
$48K – $75K $28,981 $115,924 3.8x
$75K – $110K $30,753 $123,012 3.5x
$110K+ $46,428 $185,712 2.3x
Sticker price (no aid) $59,340 $237,360 1.8x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at University of Denver

24 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program DW Score Earnings AI Risk ROI
Accounting and Related Services
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72 $67,392/yr Very High 3.3x
Computer Science
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71 $72,250/yr Very High 3.1x
Finance and Financial Management Services
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68 $56,402/yr Very High 3.0x
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
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60 $65,557/yr Very High 1.8x
Marketing
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58 $50,016/yr Very High 3.0x
International Business
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58 $48,940/yr Very High 2.5x
Business/Commerce, General
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58 $45,866/yr High 2.4x
Mechanical Engineering
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57 $65,014/yr Very High 2.9x
Hospitality Administration/Management
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45 $47,679/yr High 1.6x
Political Science and Government
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42 $38,059/yr Very High 2.1x
History
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37 $36,774/yr High 0.5x
International Relations
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34 $40,923/yr High 1.6x
Criminology
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31 $40,667/yr High 0.7x
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
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30 $39,017/yr High 0.6x
Biology, General
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30 $36,393/yr High 1.6x
Communication and Media Studies
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29 $36,234/yr High 1.7x
Romance Languages & Literatures
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28 $41,865/yr Very High 0.8x
Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate)
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27 $38,432/yr Moderate 1.5x
Psychology, General
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27 $31,955/yr High 1.4x
Fine and Studio Arts
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27 $28,964/yr Moderate 0.2x
Design and Applied Arts
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24 $31,104/yr High 0.3x
Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology
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22 $32,613/yr High 0.4x
English Language and Literature, General
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19 $30,246/yr Very High 0.8x
Music
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18 $23,262/yr High 1.0x
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