University of Denver

Denver, CO
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    Faculty & Research

    172 faculty · 278 courses · data as of 2026-07-02

    International Relations41 faculty · 29 courses avg h-index 18.1 #94 of 127 in Social Sciences
    Aaron Schneider, Professor; Degree Director, International Development; Director, Latin America Center
    Ahmed Mohamed Abdrabou, Teaching Associate Professor; Associate Director, Center for Middle East Studies
    Ajenai Clemmons, Assistant Professor
    Carol Spahn, Professor of Practice; Rice Family Professor of International and Public Affairs
    Of Expertise International development and public service Global operations and organizational leadership Crisis response and change management Women’s economic empowerment and global health Finance and nonprofit management Profession
    Courses: Introduction to the Global Economy · Introduction to International Politics · Sex, Violence, and Power in Global Politics · Modern Political Violence and Human Rights · Politics of Development · Intelligence and National Security +23 more
    Psychology40 faculty · 39 courses avg h-index 26.6 #34 of 89 in Psychology
    Bruce Pennington, Professor Emeritus h-index 112
    Notable: “Validity of the Executive Function Theory of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Meta-Analytic Review” (2005) · 3,537 citations
    Elysia P Davis, Professor h-index 60
    Notable: “Children's Brain Development Benefits from Longer Gestation” (2011) · 863 citations
    Galena Rhoades, Research Professor; Director, Family Research Center h-index 47
    Notable: “The effect of the transition to parenthood on relationship quality: An 8-year prospective study.” (2009) · 651 citations
    Pilyoung Kim, Professor h-index 41
    Notable: “Childhood Poverty, Chronic Stress, Self-Regulation, and Coping” (2012) · 931 citations
    Courses: Foundations of Psychological Science · Topics in Psychology · The Psychology of Health · Careers in Psychology · Managing Your Time, Self, and Stress · Psychology and Business +33 more
    Marketing21 faculty · 30 courses avg h-index 20.9 #13 of 22 in Marketing
    Michael Myers, Teaching Professor; Faculty Director, MBA Programs h-index 60
    Melissa Archpru Akaka, Associate Dean for Research and Strategic Initiatives; Associate Professor h-index 31
    Notable: “On value and value co-creation: A service systems and service logic perspective” (2008) · 3,098 citations
    Daniel W. Baack, Director, Executive PhD; Professor h-index 21
    Es on how differences in how consumers process information affect promotional activities. This includes investigations of creativity and advertising effectiveness, of advertising’s impact on brand image, and of culture’s influence on market
    Notable: “RECALL AND PERSUASION: Does Creative Advertising Matter?” (2005) · 278 citations
    Pallab Paul, Professor h-index 15
    Embraced the field of judgment and decision making in marketing, in particular in the “international” context. Thus his research publications focus on marketing managers’, consumers’, policy-makers’ and marketing educators’ decision making
    Notable: “A Comparison of Concurrent and Retrospective Verbal Protocol Analysis” (2000) · 409 citations
    Courses: Study Abroad Resident Credit · Introduction to Marketing · Consumer Behavior · Business-to-Business Marketing · Methods of Marketing Research · The Power of Professional Selling +24 more
    Biology19 faculty · 36 courses avg h-index 26.3 #35 of 68 in Biology
    Julie Ann Morris, Teaching Professor h-index 44
    Es on improving student engagement and learning outcomes in introductory and non-major's biology courses. Specialization(s) biology education, plant biology, biodiversity Professional Biography I was trained in the fields of plant systemati
    Notable: “Secondary prevention of asthma by the use of Inhaled Fluticasone propionate in Wheezy INfants (IFWIN): double-blind, randomised, controlled study” (2006) · 354 citations
    Daniel A. Linseman, Professor h-index 39
    Ed on neurodegenerative disorders and neurotrauma. Professional Biography I received my B.S. in Biology and Chemistry from the University of Michigan in 1987. I then worked for 8 years as a research technician at the Upjohn Company in Kalam
    Notable: “Nutraceutical Antioxidants as Novel Neuroprotective Agents” (2010) · 485 citations
    Robert M. Dores, Emeritus Professor h-index 35
    Notable: “Strategies for the biosynthesis of bioactive peptides” (1983) · 175 citations
    Martin Margittai, Professor h-index 31
    Notable: “Small Misfolded Tau Species Are Internalized via Bulk Endocytosis and Anterogradely and Retrogradely Transported in Neurons” (2012) · 547 citations
    Courses: Perspectives-Veterinary Medicine · Physiological Systems · Evolution, Heredity and Biodiversity · Physiological Systems Lab · Evolution, Heredity and Biodiversity Lab · Molecules to Humankind II +30 more
    Finance17 faculty · 28 courses avg h-index 13.8 #36 of 40 in Finance
    Jack Strauss, Professor; Miller Chair of Applied Economics h-index 34
    Notable: “Out-of-Sample Equity Premium Prediction: Combination Forecasts and Links to the Real Economy” (2009) · 1,677 citations
    Cheng Zhang, Associate Professor h-index 25
    Derivatives, financial reporting, information economics and empirical finance. Her research has been published in top scientific journals such as The Accounting Review and the Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis , and has
    Conrad S. Ciccotello, Director, Reiman School of Finance; Professor h-index 15
    In law and finance, with an emphasis in financial intermediation and services. He has over 60 publications including articles in the Journal of Financial Economics , Journal of Law and Economics , Journal of Financial and Quantitative A
    Notable: “Does the Location of Directors Matter? Information Acquisition and Board Decisions” (2014) · 150 citations
    Maclyn Clouse, Sorenson Distinguished Professor of Finance h-index 11
    Notable: “Digitalization impacts on corporate governance” (2018) · 44 citations
    Courses: Personal Finance for Non-Business Majors · Financial Decision Making · Personal Finance for Business Majors · Introduction to Sports Operations · Sports Finance · Life Cycle Financial Planning +22 more
    Communication and Media14 faculty · 36 courses avg h-index 7.4
    Amanda Meise, Adjunct Faculty
    Cris J. Tietsort, Assistant Professor, Organizational Communication; 4D Faculty Research Fellow
    Dakota E. Park-Ozee, Assistant Professor of Political Communication
    S) political communication, news, Rhetoric, Inequality Professional Biography Before arriving at the University of Denver in the Fall of 2022, I received a Ph.D. in Communication Studies with a focus on Rhetoric, Language & Politics fr
    Darrin Hicks, Professor; Faculty Director, Debate across Curriculum
    Courses: Practicing Communication · Theorizing Communication · Speaking on Ideas that Matter · Art as Compassionate Citizenship · Communication in Personal Relationships · Foundations of Communication Studies +30 more

    Faculty counts are directory headcounts; the named list may be a subset. h-index shown only for ORCID-backed or high-confidence OpenAlex matches. Partial — enrichment ongoing.

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    About University of Denver. University of Denver in Denver, CO reports an overall acceptance rate of 85.4%, an early-round acceptance rate of 86.5%, an SAT middle 50% of 1220–1370, a class size of 1,174, and a yield of 11.0% based on the most recent Common Data Set filings. Private research university in Denver. Strong in international studies, business, and engineering. Offers EA and ED with higher EA admit rate (~90%). Test-optional.

    Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2024–25 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard.

    University of Denver: key admissions facts

    University of Denver's overall acceptance rate is 85.4% (the most recent Common Data Set). University of Denver's early-round acceptance rate is 86.5% (the most recent Common Data Set). University of Denver's SAT middle-50% range is 1220–1370 (the most recent Common Data Set). The average unweighted GPA of admitted students at University of Denver is about 3.8 (the most recent Common Data Set). University of Denver's yield rate (the share of admitted students who enroll) is 11.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). The average net price at University of Denver for families earning under $75,000 is about $19,749 per year (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).

    Sources: Common Data Set (commondataset.org) · University of Denver on College Scorecard · NCES IPEDS · full source table

    How much does University of Denver cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $20,097 per year in net price at University of Denver, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $47,222 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $22,940 per year after grants and scholarships.

    University of Denver: average annual net price by household income (most recent College Scorecard/IPEDS data)
    Household incomeAverage net price per year
    Under $30,000$20,097
    $30,001–$48,000$16,211
    $48,001–$75,000$22,940
    $75,001–$110,000$31,759
    Over $110,000$47,222
    Tuition (before aid)$63,720
    Room and board$18,815

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the acceptance rate at University of Denver?

    University of Denver's overall acceptance rate is 85.4%, based on the most recent Common Data Set. Its early-round (early decision or early action) acceptance rate is 86.5%.

    What SAT score and GPA do you need for University of Denver?

    Admitted students at University of Denver typically have an SAT middle-50% range of 1220–1370 and an average unweighted GPA of about 3.8, according to the most recent Common Data Set. These are the middle of the range, so scores above them strengthen an application.

    Is it hard to get into University of Denver?

    Getting into University of Denver is relatively accessible: it admits 85.4% of applicants. Your realistic odds depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to its middle-50% ranges and on your application round — you can estimate them with the free College Monte Carlo chances calculator.

    Does University of Denver offer early decision or early action?

    University of Denver offers early decision (binding) and early action (non-binding). Applying early can help: its early-round acceptance rate is 86.5%, versus 85.4% overall.

    How much does University of Denver cost after financial aid?

    The average net price at University of Denver — the real cost after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price — is about $19,749 per year for families earning under $75,000, based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data. Higher-income families generally pay more; see the full net-price-by-income breakdown.

    How much does University of Denver cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $20,097 per year in net price at University of Denver, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $47,222 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $22,940 per year after grants and scholarships.

    Not sure how to read these numbers? Start with our guide on how to estimate your admission chances. University of Denver offers a binding early-decision round, so weigh the trade-offs in our early decision vs. regular decision guide before committing.