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University of Denver Acceptance Rate
For the application year 2024, the University of Denver achieved an overall acceptance rate of 77.3% with 18,785 applicants, of which 14,519 were admitted. The Regular Decision (RD) acceptance rate mirrored the overall rate at 77.3%, while Early Action (EA) statistics are not available. Transfer applicants experienced a notably higher acceptance rate of 80.4%, with 404 out of 504 accepted. The average GPA for admitted students stands at 3.76, while SAT scores range from a 25th percentile of 1210 to a 75th percentile of 1380. The waitlist acceptance rate for the latest year was 4.6%, with 29 out of 626 waitlisted applicants gaining admission.
Overall Acceptance Rate
Total Applicants: 18,785
Accepted Applicants: 14,519
Regular Decision vs Early Action Acceptance Rates
Historical Acceptance Rates
The University of Denver's overall acceptance rate for the application year 2024 is 77.3%, with 18,785 applicants and 14,519 students admitted. This marks an increase from the 71.2% acceptance rate in 2023, despite having a slightly higher number of applicants at 19,214. Historically, acceptance rates have fluctuated significantly over the years, from a low of 53.5% in 2016 to a high of 77.7% in 2022. Notably, the decline in acceptance rates from 72.7% in 2015 to the low in 2016 shows a period of increased competitiveness, before rates rebounded in recent years.
Wait List Acceptance Rate
The University of Denver's wait list acceptance rate for the application year 2024 stands at 4.6%, with 626 applicants offered a spot and 29 ultimately accepted. This is a notable increase from 2023, which had a much lower acceptance rate of 2.5% from 929 offers, and a significant jump from the previous year's rate of just 0.6% in 2022. Historical data shows that acceptance rates have fluctuated over the past four years, with a peak of 11% in 2020 and a dip to 0.6% in 2022, highlighting considerable variability in the university's wait list dynamics. Overall, this year's rate indicates a more favorable outcome for wait listed applicants compared to recent years.
626
Offered a Place
29
Admitted
4.6%
Acceptance Rate
Transfer Acceptance Rate
The University of Denver's transfer acceptance rate for the application year 2024 stands at an impressive 80.4%, with 405 out of 504 applicants being accepted. This reflects a notable increase from the previous year's acceptance rate of 78.8%, where 409 out of 519 applicants were admitted. Historical data shows a significant upward trend in acceptance rates, climbing from 52.5% in 2021 for 931 applicants, to 60.4% in 2022 for 639 applicants, and finally to the current rate. Additionally, the average GPA of accepted transfer students is 3.76, indicating a competitive applicant pool.
Transfer Acceptance Rate
Total Applicants: 504
Accepted Applicants: 405
Domestic vs International Acceptance Rates
Scores
GPA
3.76
SAT
1210-1380
Math: 580-690
Reading: 610-700
ACT
28-32
Math: 25-31
English: 25-38
Reading: 30-35
Science: 27-32
Acceptances by Race
| Race | Applicants |
|---|---|
| White | 64.2% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 16.5% |
| Asian American | 4% |
| Black/African American | 3% |
| Multiracial | 6.6% |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 0.5% |
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