The Denver Difference

The University of Denver is home to bold thinkers, innovators, and difference-makers united by a shared drive to create meaningful change. Our students take learning beyond theory, solving real-world challenges every day, both in the classroom and beyond.

Rooted in academic excellence, diversity of thought, and service to the greater good, DU is redefining what higher education can be. That’s the Denver Difference.

35 NCAA Division I Championships The Denver Pioneers are proud winners of 35 NCAA national championships across 18 sports, from hockey to skiing.

70% of Students Study Abroad More than 70% of DU students gain global experience during their time on campus.

4D The 4D Experience At the University of Denver, our Four Dimensions develop the whole person by cultivating curious problem solvers, compassionate leaders, and purpose-driven practitioners through an education that’s truly transformational.

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Undergraduate Programs

  • 100+ majors and programs
  • Quarter system creates flexibility
  • 9:1 student-to-faculty ratio
  • Global learning experiences
  • Dual-degree programs
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Graduate Programs

  • 200+ master’s, doctoral, and certificate programs
  • Online and on campus
  • Real-world learning, proven outcomes
  • Extensive alumni and mentor network
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Professional Studies

  • Career-focused learning
  • Built for working adults
  • Flexible online and evening options
  • Bachelor’s completion, master’s, and certificate programs
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Extraordinary Impact

At DU, we turn learning into leadership. Through hands-on research, students and faculty confront urgent issues, from climate change to mental health, all while making a measurable difference. DU’s $2.3 billion contribution to Colorado’s economy fuels real impact in our community and across the globe. 

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Community of Purpose

At the University of Denver, we’re powered by a shared commitment to the greater good. Our community of bold thinkers and innovators arrives ready to make an impact and lead Colorado into what’s next. 

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Distinctly DU

At DU, higher education is reimagined. Set between Denver and the mountains, we focus on holistic growth that happens both in and beyond the classroom. Here, learning is about becoming, not just knowing. 

The Value of a DU Education

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Post-grad compensation

In 2024, income for students with a bachelors degree from DU was $17,428 higher than students with an undergraduate degree from comparable 4-year institutions.

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3,000 unique employers

More than 3,000 unique organizations – across industries from technology and education to health and human services – have employed our recent graduates. 

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DU graduates on a path forward

89% of graduates were either employed, continuing their education, or in military-related service.

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