Affordability Overview
From DU
When applying to the University of Denver, you and your family might have a lot of questions about how you’ll cover the costs of tuition, housing and other expenses. Our office is dedicated to helping each family create a strategy that works for them.
Along with grants and scholarships, loans and work-study are commonly included in aid offers. Your academic profile and financial need will both factor into the type and amount of financial aid you receive. Your financial aid offer will likely include a combination of these different types of aid and can come from various sources, including the University and federal and state governments.
99% of new undergraduates receive one of our annual merit scholarships, ranging from $12,000 to $33,000 each year. All applicants are automatically considered for merit scholarships when they apply for admission.
To apply for need-based aid, students must submit both the FAFSA and the CSS Profile. Our average need-based financial aid offer for first-year students is $51,002.
Scholarships Overview
From DU
Grants and scholarships are funds you receive that are applied directly to the cost of your education. They come in two types: need-based and merit-based. Eligibility for need-based scholarships is determined by your financial aid application and takes into account you and your family’s financial situation. To be considered for need-based aid, students must submit both the FAFSA and the CSS Profile.
Merit-based scholarships are awarded based on academic success or other accomplishments. All applicants are automatically considered for merit scholarships when they apply for admission to DU.
Costs
The sticker price at Denver is $81,993. This sticker price includes costs for tuition, books and supplies, room and board, and other miscellaneous expenses.
It’s also important to note that the cost of attendance can vary from year to year and typically it will rise over your four years in college. With that said, your financial aid will also be recalculated every year to take any price increases, as well as any changes in your financial situation, into account.
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University of Denver Financial Aid
Students who are applying for financial aid at University of Denver need to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (or FAFSA).The FAFSA opens up on October 1st, and students should apply as soon as they can! The FAFSA uses financial information from the prior, prior year which means that you don’t need to wait for the year to end and can use last year’s financial information.
The FAFSA code for University of Denver is 001371.
If you are looking for more information on how to complete the FAFSA, check out our How to Complete the FAFSA Guide.
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Pell Grants at University of Denver
16% of students at University of Denver receive Pell Grants, which are awarded to undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need (students who have a bachelor’s or professional degree are not eligible). Pell Grants are awarded by the federal government and do not need to be repaid. To apply for a Pell Grant, students will need to submit their FAFSA. If you are awarded a Pell Grant, you’ll see it listed in your financial aid award letter if you are accepted to University of Denver.
You can learn more about Pell Grant eligibility here.
Outside Scholarships
Denver students can also apply for outside scholarships to fund their education. Outside scholarships are awards that are offered by private and non-profit organizations. If you want to see what outside scholarships you are eligible for, check out these resources: