University of Denver VERIFIED · federal data

Colorado (West) · 5,000 undergrads · ~24 avg class size · 11:1 student-faculty · $60,000/yr sticker

private Tier 4

DU. Hospitality/business/IR strong; quarter system; close to ski resorts.

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Acceptance rate

62.0%

most recent reported cycle

GPA range

3.55–3.9

middle 50% of admitted students (unweighted)

SAT mid-50%

1230–1410

middle 50% admitted SAT score

ACT mid-50%

28–33

middle 50% admitted ACT score

Median earnings (10-yr)

$71K

Federal data — 10 yrs after college entry, all majors combined

≈ 4.4 years of post-grad earnings cover 4 yrs of attendance

Career outcomes · 10 sources

$57K

Entry

$71K

10-year

$70K

Mid-career

Median graduate earnings · 4.4 yrs to pay back 4 yrs of cost · est. lifetime ROI $243K.
Earnings cross-referenced across 10 sources (College Scorecard, Opportunity Insights, Georgetown CEW, FREOPP, PayScale, and more).

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Where this leads

Real career pipelines from this school, based on alumni outcomes and recruiting patterns.

Tech hubs in Denver/Boulder: startups, mid-stage VC funding, some talent acquisition by larger firms
Energy sector in Colorado: oil/gas majors, renewable energy companies, somewhat declining traditional pipeline
Management consulting: tier-2 firms (Deloitte, Accenture offices), not McKinsey/BCG primary feeders
Financial services: regional banks, wealth management in Denver, not major investment banking hub
Outdoor/lifestyle brands: REI, Patagonia adjacent supply chains, Colorado-based CPG and retail headquarters

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