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77.7%Acceptance
$59,340Tuition
6,059Students
78%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$71,155Earnings
#25 in ColoradoPrivate nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalResearch UniversityNCAA Division IStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$59,340
Out-of-State Tuition
$59,340
Average Net Price
$36,037
Students Receiving Financial Aid
14.7%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$17,049
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$17,049
Books & Supplies
$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance
$77,389
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,844
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$232/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
73.1%
Students Taking Federal Loans
30.1%
Pell Grant Recipients
14.7%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $20,820
$30,001 – $48,000 $21,648
$48,001 – $75,000 $28,981
$75,001 – $110,000 $30,753
$110,001+ $46,428

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Cost Overview

Despite a sticker price approaching $78,000, most University of Denver families pay far less thanks to substantial aid packages. The average net price sits at $36,037, meaning a four-year degree costs around $144,000 for typical students. Lower-income families get the best breaks, with those earning under $30,000 paying just $20,820 annually. Even middle-class families earning $75,000-$110,000 face costs of $30,753 per year.

Graduates leave with a manageable median debt of $21,844, translating to monthly payments of $232. That's reasonable against median earnings of $71,155 ten years out. The 73% loan repayment rate shows most alumni handle their debt successfully. Students from wealthy families earning over $110,000 get the worst deal, paying $46,428 annually with minimal aid. Only 15% of students receive Pell Grants, reflecting DU's appeal to affluent families who can afford private education.

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