University of Denver Acceptance Rate
Denver, Colorado · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 19,214
- Admitted
- 13,679
- Yield
- 10.7%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Denver's acceptance rate has fallen from 76.5% in 2014–15 to 71.2% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 13,670 to 19,214 (+41%) over that period.
Its 71.2% rate makes University of Denver more selective than about 60% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 17 tracked Colorado schools, it is more selective than about 71%.
University of Denver has been test-optional since 2019–20. Of admitted students, 10.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 13,670 | 10,456 | 76.5% | 1,424 |
| 2015–16 | 15,036 | 10,938 | 72.7% | 1,426 |
| 2016–17 | 20,322 | 10,867 | 53.5% | 1,399 |
| 2017–18 | 19,904 | 11,554 | 58% | 1,504 |
| 2018–19 | 20,475 | 11,563 | 56.5% | 1,477 |
| 2019–20 | 21,028 | 12,345 | 58.7% | 1,351 |
| 2020–21 | 22,723 | 13,785 | 60.7% | 1,375 |
| 2021–22 | 22,694 | 14,440 | 63.6% | 1,621 |
| 2022–23 | 19,342 | 15,024 | 77.7% | 1,638 |
| 2023–24 | 19,214 | 13,679 | 71.2% | 1,458 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 11,253 | 8,066 | 71.7% |
| Men | 7,959 | 5,611 | 70.5% |
| Unknown | 2 | 2 | 100% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 630–710 | 27% |
| SAT Math | 610–700 | |
| ACT Composite | 29–32 | 16% |
How University of Denver compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Denver's acceptance rate?
University of Denver's acceptance rate is 71.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (13,679 admitted of 19,214 applicants).
Is University of Denver test optional?
University of Denver is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Denver?
University of Denver received 19,214 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 13,679.
What SAT score do you need for University of Denver?
Admitted students at University of Denver typically scored 630–710 on SAT Reading/Writing and 610–700 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Denver getting harder to get into?
University of Denver has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 76.5% in 2014–15 to 71.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.du.edu/.