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University of Denver

University of Denver
2199 South University Boulevard
Denver, CO 80208

Official telephone: (303) 871-2000
Fax number: (303) 871-3301
Website: www.du.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016
STUDENT PROFILE
Total undergraduates: 5,758
Full-time undergraduates: 5,448
Part-time undergraduates: 310
Total graduate students: 6,039
Full-time graduate students: 3,184
Part-time graduate students: 2,855
Average age of full-time undergraduates: 20
U.S. region where majority of students come from: West
Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: 50%
First-year student enrollment breakdown:
0.1% American Indian or Alaskan Native
4.8% Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
1.8% Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
11.0% Hispanic/Latino
0.1% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino
70.0% White, non-Hispanic/Latino
4.4% Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino
5.8% Nonresident Alien
1.9% Race and/or Ethnicity unknown
Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown:
0.3% American Indian or Alaskan Native
4.4% Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
2.4% Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
10.0% Hispanic/Latino
0.1% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino
67.6% White, non-Hispanic/Latino
3.6% Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino
8.9% Nonresident Alien
2.6% Race and/or Ethnicity unknown
CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT
Campus size: 125 acres
City or town school is located in: Denver
Population of city/town: 649,495
Online campus map: www.du.edu/maps

LIVING ON CAMPUS
Institution offers housing: yes
Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: No. The university lacks the capacity to provide for all housing requests.
Housing types (% in housing type, if given):
  • coed dorms (79%)
  • sorority housing (7%)
  • fraternity housing (5%)
  • single-student apartments (7%)
  • married-student apartments (1%)
  • special housing for disabled students (1%)
Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: 95%
Percent of students who live in school housing: 42%
Percent of students who live off campus: 58%
Students required to live on campus: All unmarried freshmen and sophomores under age 21 must live on campus unless living with a parent or legal guardian within a 45-mile radius.
Student conduct policies:
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited, Sexual harassment policy. Code of student conduct.
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: yes

STUDY FACILITIES
Every student is required to lease or own a computer: yes
Every student is required to take a computer course: no
Computer equipment is provided in: residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center
Total number of microcomputers available to students: 150
Other computer facilities/services: Wireless network.
Internet access provided to all students: yes
E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: yes
School has a library on campus: yes
Additional library facilities/collections:
Law and music libraries.
Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus:
High altitude lab, observatory, elementary school, anthropology museum, early learning center.

ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Additional services offered:
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, women's center, health insurance
Counseling services:
minority student, military, veteran student, older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious
Career placement services:
internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training, career fairs.
Services for students with disabilities:
note-taking services, tape recorders, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special transportation, special housing, adaptive equipment, braille services
Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: mostly

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Number of social fraternities on campus: 9
Number of fraternities that have chapter houses: 6
Percent of men who join fraternities: 24%
Number of social sororities on campus: 5
Number of sororities that have chapter houses: 4
Percent of women who join sororities: 32%
Student activities:
student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, radio station
School newspaper(s): The Clarion, published weekly
Number of honor societies: 26
Total number of registered organizations: 120
Campus-based religious organizations:
Baha'i Campus Association, Buddhist Fellowship, Campus Crusade for Christ, Chabad of South Denver, Christ's Rock, Christian Challenge, Christian Science Organization, Daniels Christian CommunityFOCUS, Hillel Jewish Student Center, International Student Connection, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Lutheran Campus Ministry, Menorah Ministries, Muslim Student Association, Navigators, Orthodox Christian, Pentecostal Campus Fellowship, Pioneers for Christ, Wellshire Presbyterian Campus Ministry, Wesley Foundation, Young Life
Minority student organizations:
I-Team, Arabic Student Association, Francoscope; Asian, Black, Latino, and Native Student Alliances; anime and Hawaii clubs
International student organizations:
International Society, International Student Organization; Korean and Vietnamese Student Associations; German and Spanish clubs
Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:
Pioneer pep band, Lamont Students of Music Performance Organization, Theatre Ensemble, Driscoll Student Advisory Board, DU Off-Road Team, Environmental Team, Free Skool, Alternative Break, Greek Council, Digital Media Student Group, Colleges Against cancer, College Republicans, Young Democrats, BELAY, SHOQ, Queer Straight Alliance, Men As Allies, Model UN, NARAL Pro-Choice DU, Pioneer Partners, Rape Awareness and Gender Education, Residence Hall Association, Student Media Board, Amnesty International, Students for Positive Social Change, Undergraduate Business Student Association, Undergraduate Women's Council, Programs Board, Up 'til Dawn, Volunteers in Partnership, Circle K, Coalition for Progress, Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers; Voltaire, Daniels Entrepreneurship, Collegiate Scholars, Sophia, Advertising, and Physics Student Societies; alpine, American Red Cross, psychology, world affairs awareness, science, and engineering clubs

ATHLETICS
School has an athletic program: yes
Athletic director: Peg Bradley-Doppes,
Vice Chancellor, Athletics and Recreation
Athletic department's mailing address: Assistant Director,
Meghan Gallo,
University of Denver,
2199 South University Boulevard,
Denver
School colors: crimson and gold
School mascot: Pioneers
Athletic conference memberships: Eastern College Athletic Conference, Mountain Pacific Sports Federation, Western Athletic Conference, Western Collegiate Hockey Association, Rocky Mountain Intercollegiate Ski Association

Sports offered Scholarships? Athletic Assoc.
Men's Alpine skiingyes 
Men's basketballyesNCAA Div. I
Men's divingno 
Men's golfyesNCAA Div. I
Men's ice hockeyyesNCAA Div. I
Men's lacrosseyesNCAA Div. I
Men's Nordic skiingyesNCAA Div. I
Men's socceryesNCAA Div. I
Men's swimmingyesNCAA Div. I
Men's tennisyesNCAA Div. I
Women's Alpine skiingyesNCAA Div. I
Women's basketballyesNCAA Div. I
Women's divingno 
Women's golfyesNCAA Div. I
Women's gymnasticsyesNCAA Div. I
Women's lacrosseyesNCAA Div. I
Women's Nordic skiingyesNCAA Div. I
Women's socceryesNCAA Div. I
Women's swimmingyesNCAA Div. I
Women's tennisyesNCAA Div. I
Women's volleyballyesNCAA Div. I
Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: 15%
Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: 25%
Athletic facilities:
arena, gymnasium, lacrosse field, natatorium, tennis pavilion
Intramural/Recreational sports:
basketball, dodgeball, flag football, ice hockey, kickball, racquetball, soccer (indoor/outdoor), softball, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball
Club sports for men:
basketball, cycling, dance, equestrian sports, field hockey, figure skating, golf, ice hockey, in-line hockey, kayaking, lacrosse, racquetball, rugby, running, skiing, snowboarding, soccer, tae kwon do, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo
Club sports for women:
basketball, cycling, dance, equestrian, field hockey, figure skating, golf, ice hockey, in-line skating, judo, kayaking, lacrosse, racquetball, rugby, running, skiing, snowboarding, soccer, tae kwon do, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo

GETTING AWAY
Public transportation serves campus: yes
Nearest international airport: Denver (33 miles)
Nearest other airport: Colorado Springs (74 miles)
Nearest passenger train service: Denver (9 miles)
Nearest passenger bus service: Denver (8 miles)

PAYING THE BILLS
Institutional employment is available: no
Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: excellent
Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: no

AFTER GRADUATION
Percent of graduates who pursue further study: 23% immediately, 23% within one year of graduation
List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates:
University of Colorado, University of Denver.
Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: 93% within six months of graduation
List of firms that most frequently hire graduates:
Charles Schwab, Cricket Communications, DISH Network, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, Frito Lay, Kaiser Permanente, KPMG LLP, Lockheed Martin, Qwest, Teach For America, UBS, Vail Resorts, Visa, Wells Fargo, Xcel Energy.
List of most prominent alumni/ae:
  • Gale Norton, former U.S. Secretary of the Interior
  • Condoleezza Rice, former Secretary of State
  • James Nicholson, former Secretary of Veteran Affairs.

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