The student-faculty ratio at University of Denver is 12:1, and the school has 54.7 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at University of Denver include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Social Sciences; Psychology; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; and Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 87 percent.
Faculty & classes
Faculty
Student-faculty ratio
12:1
Total faculty
739 full time
624 part time
Minority
19% full time
10% part time
Full-time faculty with Ph.D or terminal degree
90%
Classes taught by graduate assistants
-
Full-time faculty gender distribution
Part-time faculty gender distribution
Class Size
Class sizes
Classes with fewer than 20 students54.7%
20-4939.2%
50 or more6.1%
Requirements
General education/core curriculum required
Yes
Coursework required for graduation
Humanities
Mathematics
English (including composition)
Foreign languages
Sciences (biological or physical)
Social science
Graduation & retention
Freshmen Retention
Average first-year student retention rate
87%
International Student Retention
International student retention rate
88%
Graduation Rates
6-year graduation rate of students who received a Pell grant
76%
6-year graduation rate of students who received a subsidized Stafford loan
74%
6-year graduation rate of students who did not receive a Pell grant or subsidized Stafford loan
79%
6-year graduation rate of international students
82%
Degrees Awarded (July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018)
Post-bachelor's certificates
468
Post-master's certificates
14
Doctoral degrees - research/scholarship
122
Doctoral degrees - professional practice
279
Doctoral degrees - other
0
2017-2018 Graduates Employed Full-time
Employed as entrepreneur
1.2%
Employed in temporary/contract work
4.6%
Postgraduate internship/fellowship
4.2%
Graduates reporting salaries
25%
Graduates reporting bonuses
2%
2017-2018 Graduates Employed Part-time
Employed as entrepreneur
0.3%
Employed in temporary/contract work
1.7%
Postgraduate internship/fellowship
1.1%
Graduates reporting salaries
-
Graduates reporting bonuses
-
2017-2018 Graduates Other
Enrolled in a volunteer service program
0.8%
Enlisted in the military
0.3%
Enrolled in continuing education
15.5%
Attended a graduate education program
0.5%
Attended a graduate engineering program
1.1%
Attended medical school
0.4%
Attended a graduate nursing program
0%
Graduate schools most often attended by recent graduates
Arizona State University
Arizona State University--Phoenix (AZ)
Columbia University
Johns Hopkins University
New School
Seeking continuing education
0.6%
Not seeking employment
6.8%
No information provided by graduate
7.3%
Prominent Alumni
School's most prominent alumni
Condoleezza Rice - Former US Secretary of State, Crisanta Duran Former Speaker of the Colorado House of Representatives, Gregg Popovich - Head Coach, San Antonio Spurs
Majors
General Information
Declare major deadline
end of second year
Credits apply to multiple majors
never
Five Most Popular Majors
Five most popular majors for 2018 graduates
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services 36%
Social Sciences 17%
Psychology 9%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences 8%
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs 5%
Alumni Starting Salaries by Major
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Construction Management$63,800
Accounting$63,200
Real Estate$61,700
Finance$58,000
Hospitality Administration/Management$57,000
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$46,800
Journalism$40,300
Engineering
Mechanical Engineering (ME)$64,300
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature$46,200
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics & Statistics$63,800
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Global & International Studies$46,100
Social Sciences
Economics$49,400
International Relations$48,800
Political Science and Government$46,500
Majors Offered at This School
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
Asian-American Studies
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Ecology
Molecular Biology
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting
Business Statistics
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Engineering
Computer Engineering, General
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Italian Language and Literature
Russian Language and Literature
Spanish Language and Literature
Legal Professions and Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Biological and Physical Sciences
International/Global Studies
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Physical Sciences
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Physics, General
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Public Policy Analysis, General
Social Sciences
Anthropology
Criminology
Economics, General
Geography
International Relations and Affairs
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
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Visual and Performing Arts
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Art/Art Studies, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Film/Cinema/Video Studies
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
Minors
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Public Policy Analysis, General
Legal Professions and Studies
Legal Professions and Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Ecology
Molecular Biology
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Statistics
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Mathematics and Statistics
Visual and Performing Arts
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Art/Art Studies, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Film/Cinema/Video Studies
Graphic Design
Music, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Chinese Language and Literature
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Hebrew Language and Literature
Italian Language and Literature
Natural Resources and Conservation
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
Asian-American Studies
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other
Engineering
Computer Engineering, General
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Physical Sciences
Astrophysics
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
Physics, Other
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Applied and Professional Ethics
Jewish/Judaic Studies
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
Social Sciences
Anthropology
Criminology
Economics, General
Geographic Information Science and Cartography
Geography
Academic programs
Academic Programs
Degrees offered
Certificate, Bachelor's, Post-bachelor's certificate, Master's, Post-master's certificate, Doctorate - professional practice, Doctorate - research/scholarship
Combined-degree programs
Bachelor's Completion Program and Master's Degree (University College)
Bachelors in Geography and MS in Geographic Information Science
Any Bachelors Degree and Master ofSocial Work
BA in Art History and MA in Art History
BA/BS in Environmental Science and MS in Geographic Information Science
Student participation in special study options
Study abroad73%
Distance learning52%
Double major29%
Independent study24%
Honors program7%
Student participation in special academic programs
First-year experiences100%
Writing in the disciplines100%
Learning communities10%
Qualified undergraduate students may take graduate-level classes
Yes
Pre-professional programs
Pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy
Cooperative education programs
Engineering
Teacher certification is offered in
Special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary
Subject areas offering education certification
9
Counseling services offered
academic
birth control
career
minority student
military
older student
personal
psychological
religious
veteran student
international students
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Honors college 2018 enrollment
-
Honors program 2018 enrollment
324
Online bachelor's degree program offered
Yes
Percentage of bachelor's degree programs that are available online
-
Individual online courses offered for bachelor's degree credit
Yes
Domestic Study Away
Semester/term-away programs
Sea Semester
Student exchange programs offered with
-
Percent of 2018 graduates participating in domestic student exchange programs
-
Study Abroad
Countries where study abroad opportunities are available
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Bolivia
Brazil
Canada
Chile
China
Costa Rica
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2018 graduates participating in study abroad programs
73%
Veterans
Institution is G.I. Bill certified
Yes
Institution participates in Yellow Ribbon Program
Yes
