What SAT score do you need for University of Denver? (Middle 50%: 1210–1380)
First-year students at University of Denver who sent an SAT scored 1210–1380, with a median of 1310 (Common Data Set 2024–25). University of Denver admits 78% of applicants.
Where your score lands at University of Denver
First-year students who sent an SAT: 1210–1380, median 1310
Middle 50% of admitted students Median
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University of Denver by the numbers
- Admit rate
- 78%
- Middle 50% SAT
- 1210–1380
- Median SAT
- 1310
- About on the ACT
- 25–30
- Sent an SAT
- 24%
Test policy not confirmed for 2026–27 · SAT range from the Common Data Set, 2024–25; admit rate from it or IPEDS
University of Denver admit rate over 10 years
Applications rose 25%, from 15,036 in 2015 to 18,786 in 2024, and University of Denver's admit rate went from 73% to 78%.
- 73%
- 78%
Show the numbers
| Fall | Applied | Admitted | Admit rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18,786 | 14,618 | 78% |
| 2023 | 19,214 | 13,679 | 71% |
| 2022 | 19,342 | 15,024 | 78% |
| 2021 | 22,694 | 14,440 | 64% |
| 2020 | 22,723 | 13,785 | 61% |
| 2019 | 21,028 | 12,345 | 59% |
| 2018 | 20,475 | 11,563 | 56% |
| 2017 | 19,904 | 11,554 | 58% |
| 2016 | 20,322 | 10,867 | 53% |
| 2015 | 15,036 | 10,938 | 73% |
In fall 2024, 1,337 of the 14,618 admitted students enrolled. Applicants and admits from IPEDS, the federal college survey, by fall of entry.
What each SAT score means at University of Denver
Which tier your score puts them in, and whether it's worth sending.
- Under 1160Far reachHold
- 1160–1200ReachHold
- 1210–1300TargetHold
- 1310–1370TargetSend
- 1380 and upLikelySend
Tiers here use only your SAT and their admit rate. Essays, activities and recommendations still decide most admissions at selective colleges. *Send it? assumes they're test optional; we haven't confirmed their policy.
University of Denver SAT sections, ACT and GPA
Scores of enrolled first-year students who sent one, by percentile.
| Test | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Math | 580 | 640 | 690 |
| SAT total | 1210 | 1310 | 1380 |
| ACT composite | 28 | 31 | 32 |
Of enrolled first-year students, 24% sent an SAT and 13% sent an ACT. Common Data Set 2024–25.
- Average high school GPA
- 3.76
University of Denver cost and outcomes
What students pay after grants, how many finish, and what they earn.
- Average net price
- $36,131
- per year, after grants
- Graduate in 6 years
- 76%
- Median earnings
- $71,155
- 10 years after starting
- Undergraduates
- 7,522
College Scorecard, 2022–23, from the US Department of Education. Net price averages federal-aid students across family incomes.
Colleges like University of Denver
Similar SAT ranges and admit rates.
- Westmont CollegeSanta Barbara, CA · 77% admitted1220–1430, median 1320
- Creighton UniversityOmaha, NE · 80% admitted1250–1410, median 1315
- IndianaBloomington, IN · 78% admitted1180–1390, median 1290
- Miami (OH)Oxford, OH · 75% admitted1240–1378, median 1300
- MarquetteMilwaukee, WI · 81% admitted1230–1360, median 1300
- GonzagaSpokane, WA · 82% admitted1200–1385, median 1300
More colleges in Colorado
Sources
- University of Denver Common Data Set 2024–25
SAT and ACT ranges, early decision, waitlist, GPA and class rank, as the college reported them.
- College Navigator (IPEDS)
Applications, admissions and enrollment by year, from the federal college survey.
- College Scorecard
Net price, graduation rate and earnings, from the US Department of Education.
- University of Denver website
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