Rankings of University of Denver

The University of Denver is a research HEI, founded in 1864. It is the oldest private institution in the American Rockies. The campus is located in University Neighborhood, south of downtown Denver, it is a designated arboretum and home to several historic buildings. Of the 12,000 students at DU, the majority are enrolled in graduate programs, close to 60%.

Latest ranking updates for University of Denver
  • March 2024: Scimago Institutions announced latest results of Scimago Institutions Rankings with University of Denver in position 1663.
  • December 2023: Publication of URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance. Ranking position #1397.
  • December 2023: New edition of QS World University Rankings: Sustainability. University of Denver ranked #690.
  • October 2023: GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking (Textile Science and Engineering) update. University of Denver achieves place 401.

University rankings

    • #127 
    • #128 
    Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education US College Rankings
    [Published 14 September, 2021]
    • #114 
    • #501 
    THE World University Rankings
    [Published 27 September, 2023]
    • #137 
    • #901 
    QS World University Rankings
    [Published 27 June, 2023]
    • #127 
    • #124 
    US News Best National Universities
    [Published 17 September, 2023]
    • #145 
    • #145 
    Forbes: America's Top Colleges
    [Published 30 August, 2022]
    • #180 
    • #184 
    Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (Bachelors only)
    [Published 11 November, 2021]
    • #178 
    • #849 
    US News: Best Global Universities
    [Published 24 October, 2022]
    • #188 
    • #191 
    Washington Monthly - National Universities
    [Published 28 August, 2022]
    • #225 
    • #227 
    Kiplinger's Best College Values
    [Published 31 July, 2019]
    • #189 
    • #1190 
    CWTS Leiden Ranking
    [Published 22 June, 2022]
    • #264 
    • #1663 
    Scimago Institutions Rankings
    [Published 06 March, 2024]
    • #189 
    • #838 
    CWUR Center for World University Rankings
    [Published 25 April, 2022]
    • #200 
    • #1397 
    URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
    [Published 19 December, 2023]
    • #455 
    • #458 
    MONEY Best Colleges in America, ranked by value
    [Published 16 May, 2022]
    • #257 
    • #357 
    StuDocu World University Ranking - US & Canada
    [Published 06 September, 2021]
    • #180 
    • #182 
    Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (All Alumni)
    [Published 11 November, 2021]
    • #112 
    • #690 
    QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
    [Published 05 December, 2023]
    • #170 
    • #595 
    Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
    [Published 31 July, 2023]
    • #115 
    • #385 
    THE China Subject Ratings Overall
    [Published 11 May, 2022]

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

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Subject rankings

Computer Science

    • #204 
    • #204 
    Computer Science
    Payscale College Salary Report - Best Schools by Majors
    [Published 11 November, 2021]

Education

    • #103 
    • #100 
    Education
    US News: Best Grad Schools (US)
    [Published 28 March, 2022]
    • #78 
    • #101 
    Education
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #58 
    • #201 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #115 
    • #284 
    Education
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #71 
    • #301 
    Education
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Engineering

    • #148 
    • #146 
    Engineering
    US News: Best Grad Schools (US)
    [Published 28 March, 2022]
    • #151 
    • #153 
    Engineering
    Payscale College Salary Report - Best Schools by Majors
    [Published 11 November, 2021]

Law

    • #81 
    • #78 
    Law
    US News: Best Grad Schools (US)
    [Published 28 March, 2022]
    • #78 
    • #101 
    Law
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #63 
    • #251 
    Law
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]

Mathematics

    • #110 
    • #351 
    Mathematics
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #80 
    • #401 
    Mathematics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #56 
    • #151 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #72 
    • #151 
    Psychology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #98 
    • #286 
    Psychology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #123 
    • #351 
    Social Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #98 
    • #401 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]

Highest subject rankings for University of Denver

Law US News: Best Grad Schools (US)
#78 
Law
Education US News: Best Grad Schools (US)
#100 
Education
Engineering US News: Best Grad Schools (US)
#146 
Engineering
Psychology THE World University Rankings by Subject
#151 
Social Studies & Humanities
Computer Science Payscale College Salary Report - Best Schools by Majors
#204 
Computer Science
Mathematics NTU Rankings by Subject
#351 
Mathematics

About University of Denver

PROS

  • The small class sizes allow students to have more direct contact with their professors and facilitate easy participation in class.
  • Students can join over 100 clubs which is often the best way to make connections on campus.
  • There’s a particular emphasis on scholarship opportunities and work study programmes.

CONS

  • The student body is not very diverse.

Key facts

Foundation year:
1864
Telephone:
(303) 871-2000
Address:
2199 S. University Boulevard
80208, Denver
USA
Website:
https://www.du.edu/
Social:
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  • Why Students Choose the Graduate School of Social Work (GSSW) | University of Denver (2017)
  • The Student Experience | University of Denver (2014)

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University of Denver ranks #2 in Denver in our meta ranking. See rankings of all 8 universities in Denver.

University of Denver is listed in Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education US College Rankings, THE World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings, US News Best National Universities, Forbes: America's Top Colleges, Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (Bachelors only) and more. See all 26 rankings of University of Denver.

University of Denver achieved #124 in . This is the university’s highest ranking in the 112 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for University of Denver.

University of Denver achieved the highest ranking for Business. It is ranked #51 in QS World University Rankings By Subject (Hospitality & Leisure Management). See all subject rankings for University of Denver.

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