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Get the inside scoop on University of Denver admissions. Vault provides detailed accounts by students & alumni of the admissions process, including advice on getting in, applications, interviews, essays, and selectivity.


Status
Admissions Survey Excerpts
Alumni
The admissions process now-a-days is more difficult than it was when I was applying. It was only required to have a 2.5 GPA, some extra- curricula...   READ MORE
Current Student
I filled out the admissions application on-line, and it was very straight forward. At the time, the application required one essay, which is also...   READ MORE
Current Student
The admissions process was very easy at this school. I was given a full ride from the ski team which also helped make the decision very easy. I ...   READ MORE
Current Student
Application including essay and two letters of recommendaton. Hyde Interview for early applicants my application year, now all applicant must com...   READ MORE
Status
Academics Survey Excerpts
Alumni
There are three programs that DU is reputable for. The Hotel Restaurant Tourism Management is very intense, the Real Estate/Construction Manageme...   READ MORE
Current Student
I hate to admit that the classes seem too easy. Very few classes give cumulative exams, so students tend to study for an exam, take the exam, and...   READ MORE
Current Student
I had an easy time getting the classes that I wanted since I was an athlete at the school. Athletes were allowed to register a week before all th...   READ MORE
Current Student
Very balanced academic programs. Classes informative and foundation courses cover all areas of academia. Professors very educated, and most are ...   READ MORE
Status
Employment Prospect Survey Excerpts
Alumni
My only experience with career searching at DU was in finance. Unfortunately, they do not do a good job of recruiting top name finance companies (unl...   READ MORE
Current Student
DU's Career Center has countless great resources, including resume critiques, mock interviews (videotaped upon request), industry & career description...   READ MORE
Current Student
There are many on campus networks that are set up to help students get jobs. There were also resume building opportunities and interview practice opp...   READ MORE
Current Student
I have not had any direct experience in this area as I have neither obtained a scholarship or graduated.   READ MORE
Status
Quality of Life Survey Excerpts
Alumni
The quality of life is pretty incredible. It is guaranteed that you will meet a friend who has a place in the mountains - an incredible place, an...   READ MORE
Current Student
Denver is a fantastic city to live, and DU is a fantastic school to attend. Yes, the cost may scare people away, but the school rewards attractiv...   READ MORE
Current Student
The housing on campus was fine but the off campus houses were much better. I live right next to campus so that walking is not far at all. There ...   READ MORE
Current Student
DU campus is beautiful. The administration is obsessed with development and there is always a new building in the works. The entire campus is wi...   READ MORE
Status
Social Life Survey Excerpts
Alumni
The social life is local your first two years. There is a greek system, but it is not that big. You will spend a lot of time going to house part...   READ MORE
Current Student
I live off campus, but I still have met many people and I have seen the great social environment at DU. Diverse groups of people get together to ...   READ MORE
Current Student
The Greek system is dry so there are no raging keggers there, the bar scene is the huge scene. I go downtown a bunch where there is always someth...   READ MORE
Current Student
Greek Life is very active and visible on campus even though the greek population is only 30% of the campus population. There are five sororities a...   READ MORE

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