2022 Pricing: The University of Denver
CTAS cost forecasts for the University of Denver's 22/23 academic year and full 4-year program
CTAS is sharing its projections for 2022/23 academic year costs with information on individual colleges as a recurring feature. Similar information for over 3,000 2- and 4-year schools is available at the CTAS site.
This post projects average net costs for the University of Denver in Colorado.
A private school in a region dominated by large public systems, the University of Denver educates roughly 5,500 students (full-time equivalent basis undergraduates), and a roughly equal number of graduate students. 89% of first years receive institutional aid. In general, no undergrad should pay more than ~$56-57k annually.
The university made a concerted marketing effort to increase its application base outside Colorado beginning in 2016, with the proportion of Colorado students in the entering class falling from 68% (2015) to 31% (2019). This occurred together with an emphasis on international recruitment. The marketing effort has resulted in an increase in applications, a decline in the acceptance rate to the 55-60% range and a low yield (2019: 11%). Institutional data shows a pattern often seen in private schools facing some commercial challenges, with admissions, financial aid and enrollment figures fluctuating on a year-to-year basis, revealing struggles to hit recruitment targets. The school is test optional and we have to suspect will stay that way permanently for enrollment reasons. Retention (85% in 2019) is average for its profile.
These projections represent informational projections that will change over time and are not a commitment either by CTAS or the applicable colleges. Figures are rounded to the $500 avoid false specificity. Final net cost numbers will differ from these estimates for many reasons: changes to economic trends, decisions by the colleges both about their own policy and enrollment, as well as decisions about individual students. Estimates of full program costs assume graduation in 4-years (for Bachelor’s) or 2-years (Associate) without any gaps, delays or added semesters/quarters. We take pride in our numbers so, if you believe any should be corrected, please reach out to us at support@collegetuitionadvisoryservices.com and we will work with you to resolve the issue.
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