Costs and Financial Aid
A University of Denver education represents an investment in your future. A DU degree makes employers take notice, and it opens doors into the top-ranked graduate and professional programs in the country.
Some quick facts about financial assistance to undergraduates at the University of Denver:
- 77% of DU students receive some form of financial assistance
- 43% of students receive some form of need-based aid
- The middle 50% range of need-based awards for first-year students- $10,673 - $26,502. Eligibility for need-based awards are determined by the results of the FAFSA and Profile applications.
Estimated Direct Costs, 2008-2009 Academic Year:
|
Tuition |
$32,976 |
|
Room & Board |
$9,670 |
|
Fees |
$834 |
|
Total |
$43,480 |
Academic Scholarships (Merit-Based Awards)
The University of Denver offers a variety of scholarships to qualified students. Academic scholarships and grants are offered through the admission process or by individual academic departments.
If your academic credentials meet various requirements, the Office of Admission will offer you a merit award in your letter of acceptance. Students are automatically considered for merit awards and do not need to submit any additional applications or essays to qualify. Merit awards range from $3,000 to full tuition. Most scholarships for first-year students are $8,000, $10,000 or $14,000 per year. Full tuition scholarships are very competitive; recipients will be notified in late March.
To be considered for departmental scholarships, simply contact the respective units to learn more about their individual requirements and award amounts.
Talent Scholarships
You may be awarded a scholarship for outstanding achievement in some particular activity. Talent scholarships are awarded for everything from music, theatre and art to athletics and forensics. When applying for a talent award, contact the coach or department directly.
Financial Aid (Need-Based Awards)
The Office of Financial Aid works with each admitted student to make DU affordable. To receive consideration for need-based funds, you must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You will also need to submit the CSS Profile if you are a first-year or transfer student entering DU on or after fall 2008. Depending on your financial circumstances, you can obtain need-based grants in addition to a merit award.
Your financial aid award may include a mix of federal, state and institutional grants, scholarships and loans. Most awards are renewable throughout your four years at DU if you continue to meet eligibility requirements.
How to apply for Financial Aid
Follow the steps below as a simple and convenient guide to apply for financial aid at the University of Denver. You can also view a video about applying for financial aid, which outlines the process for students.
Step 1:
Complete the CSS Profile for 2008-2009.
Step 2:
Complete the 2008-2009 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Step 3:
Turn in all required documents to the University of Denver Office of Financial Aid.
For complete information and detailed instructions on applying for financial aid, please visit the Office of Financial Aid to learn more.
