{"id":13807,"date":"2019-01-21t10:17:49","date_gmt":"2019-01-21t18:17:49","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/hs\/?p=13807"},"modified":"2022-06-14t11:46:31","modified_gmt":"2022-06-14t18:46:31","slug":"university-of-denver-admissions-the-sat-act-scores-and-gpa-you-need-to-get-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/hs\/college-admissions\/university-of-denver-admissions-the-sat-act-scores-and-gpa-you-need-to-get-in\/","title":{"rendered":"university of denver admissions: the sat, act scores and gpa you need to get in"},"content":{"rendered":"

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university of denver is a respected research university–with the rocky mountains in its backyard. the best of both worlds!<\/p>\n

denver, the colorado city from which du draws its name, is also known as the gateway to the rockies. skiing, snowboarding, hiking, and rock climbing bring visitors from across the world to the mile-high city. <\/p>\n

on top of the wonder if its natural surroundings, denver is know for its cultural institutions, including a contemporary art center and an active music scene. in fact, in 2016 denver was selected by the us news & world report as the best place in to live in america<\/strong>! <\/p>\n

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but there’s more to the university of denver than the great city it’s located in. <\/p>\n

at du can expect small class sizes<\/strong>, a commitment to diversity, and all the opportunities that come with living in a rapidly growing and vibrant city. <\/p>\n

the university’s business program is widely respected<\/strong>–in fact, it’s considered the best in colorado! du also has a well-regarded women\u2019s college<\/strong> that awards a degree from the university. and for those who want to venture a little farther afield, 7 out of 10 university of denver students study abroad<\/strong>. it’s no surprise then that du ranks in the top five nationally for study abroad participation!<\/p>\n

the undergrad community numbers around 5,600 students<\/strong>, smaller than comparable colorado state universities like colorado university–boulder, which was also ranked 87th by the us news & world report. each year about 1,400 new students are admitted. <\/p>\n

on top of all that, du offers over 100 clubs and student organizations, and has a freshman retention rate of 87%<\/strong>. that’s pretty darn high!<\/p>\n

university of denver at a glance<\/h2>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
university of denver sat average composite score<\/td>\n1270<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
university of denver act average composite score<\/td>\n28.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
university of denver admissions rate <\/td>\n56%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
university of denver gpa average (admitted students)<\/td>\n3.7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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so those are the basic stats…now keep reading to for a deeper look at those numbers, expert tips on du admissions, and everything else you need to know to give yourself the best shot at being accepted to university of denver! \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

university of denver sat scores<\/h2>\n

the composite university of denver sat scores are listed above, but let’s analyze the scores section by section:
\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
math (25%-75%)<\/td>\n580-680<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
evidence-based reading and writing (25%-75%)<\/td>\n590-690<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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admitted students scored an average composite of 1270 on the 1500-point scale in 2019. <\/p>\n

the middle 50% of students admitted in 2019 scored between 1160 and 1370<\/strong>, meaning 25% scored lower than 1160 but were still admitted and another 25% scored above 1370. <\/p>\n

we recommend you aim for that 1370!<\/p>\n

and if you’re planning on sending sat scores to du, here are a few other things you should know:<\/p>\n