University of Denver—University College

Highlights

• Follows a quarter format
• Some competency-based learning
• No entrance exams required
• Same courses online and on-campus
• Four start dates each year

Overview

University of Denver, founded in 1864, consists of 11 colleges, including University College. Among the oldest private universities in the Rocky Mountain Region, the University of Denver enrolls about 11,000 students. Formed in 1938, University College has a long history of addressing the needs of working adults with a range of evening and online courses. Since 1996, the University of Denver-University College has allowed students to earn the same high-quality education but in a convenient and flexible online format. Online students can complete a bachelor's degree or earn a master's degree without setting foot on campus.

• Ranked #1 among The Best Online Colleges in Colorado
• Ranked among The 30 Best Hospitality Programs in the United States

University of Denver–University College Online Degrees

University of Denver–University College Accreditation, Approvals, Tuition & Admissions Info

Accreditation

University of Denver–University College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Tuition

Undergraduate tuition -- $1,320

Graduate tuition – $1,320

Admissions and Transfer Info

University of Denver–University College does not require entrance exams.

Students applying to a Bachelor of Arts Completion Program must have completed 40 quarter hours (27 semester hours) of transferable credit from an accredited institution with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 and have at least three years of work experience beyond high school.

Graduate applicants must have at least a 2.5 GPA in undergraduate coursework from an accredited institution. University College allows students to transfer up to 12 credit hours toward a master's degree, as long as they earned those credits in the last five years.

Non-native English-speaking students must attend the International Student Preparation Week before attending classes.

School Profile

• Accreditation: Regional (Higher Learning Commission)
• Region: Southwest
• Retention Rate: 87%
• Requires SAT or ACT: Neither
• Public/Private: Private Nonprofit
• Acceptance Rate: 53%
• Graduation Rate: 79%
• Cost Per Credit (In-State/Out-of-State): Undergrad: $1,320 /$1,320
  Grad: $1,320 /$1,320
• Address: 2211 S. Josephine St., Denver, CO 80208 USA

Other Statistics

• Student population: 11,600
• Student-to-faculty ratio: 11 to 1
• Percentage receiving grant or scholarship aid: 85%

Online Degrees at the University of Denver