We also want to know who you are outside the classroom. Our students are diversely talented 和 find ways to contribute outside of academia, whether it’s through sports, 艺术, community service, employment or student government. We want to know you’ll do more than just attend your classes. We want you getting involved across campus 和 in the community.
We value your essays 和 letters of recommendation, as well as your extracurricular activities. This helps us learn how you can make a difference during your time at DU.
整体, our committee takes a holistic approach in considering a number of factors when shaping our class each year. While academic success is the main factor in our admission decisions, we also carefully consider institutional goals 和 priorities. 例如, to remain within our financial aid budget, 和 to ensure students have the financial support necessary to enroll 和 graduate, we are “need-aware” with some decisions (we consider a family’s ability to pay, 和 our ability to properly fund a student).
另外, we sometimes consider a student’s level of interest in DU, 和 their overall likelihood to enroll, helping our team more accurately shape 和 plan for a complete incoming class. Interest can be demonstrated in a number of ways, including a virtual or in-person campus visit, connecting with us at a college fair, attending a high school visit, meeting with your admission counselor, or interacting with us digitally on our website or emails.
At the University of Denver, you'll be part of a culture that enriches every member of the DU community 和 advances the greater good. If you know this is where you want to build the tools 和 skills you’ll use to pursue a career 和 a life of purpose, consider applying Early Decision 和 securing your spot at DU. Early Decision applicants enjoy stronger consideration for admission, 和 benefit from earlier admission 和 financial aid notifications. Students admitted during Early Decision rounds of admission receive an additional $5,000 merit aid award, 和 top academic performers will have their full demonstrated financial need met.