FAQs

Q. How many students attend the University of Denver?
A. There are approximately 4,027 master-level students 1,138 first professionals and 604 doctoral students at DU. 6.7 percent of current students are international. Students may complete our graduate programs on a full-time or a part-time basis. The average age of an entering graduate student is 26 years old.
Q. What types of graduate programs does DU offer?
A. DU offers more than 120 graduate degree programs on both the master's and PhD level.
Q. May I take classes as a non-degree seeking student?
A. Yes, with instructor approval, students may register with special status. Special-status students are non-degree seeking students. However, if a special-status student applies and is accepted in one of DU's graduate programs, pending departmental approval, the credits (up to 15) and the grades will count toward the program.
Q. What does it cost to attend DU? 
A. Tuition rates differ based on the amount of hours taken per quarter. To view 2009-2010 tuition rates, please see the Office of the Registrar.
Q. What types of financial aid are available?
A. We offer both need-based and merit-based financial aid. Many financial aid packages include scholarships, loans, grants and work-study opportunities.
Q. What are the housing options in the Denver area?
A. Graduate students may elect to live either on-campus or off-campus.
Q. What is the cost of living in the Denver metro area?
A. It all depends on your lifestyle. However, compared to other major cities on the east or west coasts, the cost of living in Denver is decidedly less expensive. Read more about Denver and Colorado.
Q. Is there a new student booklet?
A. Yes, we have assembled a booklet entitled “Your Graduate Experience” for new graduate students of the University of Denver. This booklet contains essential information about University offices and services, University programs and local resources of interest to new graduate students.