by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 5,699 undergraduates in 2020, DU is a large, private university located in Denver, Colorado. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, DU offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by DU can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our DU Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 19.0% of the student population at DU. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit DU Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", DU does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit DU Veteran Services . For more information, check out our DU for Veterans Guide.
DU offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
DU has a comparatively large, student body. There were 5,699 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 5,362 (94.1%). Part-time attendance was 337 (5.9%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 5,362 | 337 | 5,699 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, DU receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank DU #152 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at DU by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the DU Diversity Guide.
DU has a total of 326 student athletes, 177 men and 149 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $26,020,595 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $26,020,595 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of Denver Athletics