University of Denver
About
The University of Denver (DU) is a private research university in Denver, Colorado, United States. Founded in 1864, it had an enrollment of approximately 6,600 undergraduate students and 6,200 graduate students in 2024. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research spending and doctorate production". The 125-acre (0.51 km2) main campus is a designated arboretum and is located five miles (8 km) south of downtown Denver.
Ranked Top 501 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 25 subject rankings
Ranking Overview
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Key Facts
Historical Trend
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Top Subjects
Subject Rankings
ARWU
12 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Geography | 101-150 | - | 2017 |
| Psychology | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 151-200 | - | 2023 |
| Political Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Sociology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Education | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Communication | 201-300 | - | 2021 |
| Business Administration | 301-400 | - | 2019 |
| Mathematics | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Management | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
QS
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitality & Leisure Management | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Psychology | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Politics | 301-400 | - | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 401-450 | - | 2025 |
THE
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 201–250 | 45.3 | 2026 |
| Education | 251–300 | 40.6 | 2026 |
| Law | 251–300 | 34.7 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 501–600 | 31.7 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 501–600 | 24.6 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 801–1000 | 27.5 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 801–1000 | 21.2 | 2026 |
US News
2 subjects|
Subject
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Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =289 | 38.7 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =467 | 38.7 | 2026 |