University of Denver

University of Denver, Denver, CO

• Mid Sized private university in a residential neighborhood

• Senior faculty teach all core classes

• Offer over 200 degree programs

• Average class size is 21

• Strongest programs include political science, international studies, business, hospitality management, music, chemistry, engineering, and computer science

• Strong focus on hand-on experiential learning

• 78% of students receive merit aid.   Average merit aid is $20,700.

• Big emphasis on global learning.   Over 70% of students study abroad.

• Operates on a quarter system

• 55% of classes have fewer than 20 students

• Big focus on sustainability

• Strong academic support system particularly for students who need accommodations.

• Five living/learning communities open to freshmen.   Some classes are taught in these dorms.

• Fairly large Greek system (21% of men, 26% of women)

• Great access to a lot of outdoor activities

• Division I sports

• Students are known to camp out to win free tickets to games.   It’s more than a camp out though with lawn games, music, free food and more.

• They celebrate the first snow of 1” or more with pop-up give-aways, hot cocoa, and playing in the snow.