The Denver Difference

At the ÌÒ×ÓÖ±²¥, we are a community of bold thinkers, innovators and difference makers, united by a shared purpose to drive meaningful impact. Our students don’t just study problems — they solve them, tackling real-world challenges from climate change to mental health care.ÌýÌý

Rooted in academic excellence, diversity of thought and a commitment to the greater good, we’re doing higher education differently. That’s The Denver Difference.Ìý

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No. 1 for ‘Students Love Their College’ The University ranked as the most loved by its students, according to the 2024 Princeton Review survey of 168,000 college students.

35 NCAA DI Championships The Denver Pioneers are proud winners of 35 NCAA national championships across 18 sports, from hockey to skiing.

$2.3B Contribution to the Colorado economy ÌÒ×ÓÖ±²¥ generated an economic impact of $2.3 billion in 2024 for the state of Colorado.

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Extraordinary Impact

At ÌÒ×ÓÖ±²¥, we don’t just learn — we lead. Through hands-on research, our students and faculty tackle tough challenges, from climate change to mental health. And with a $2.3 billion contribution to Colorado’s economy, ÌÒ×ÓÖ±²¥ is driving real change in our community and across the globe.ÌýÌý

Extraordinary Impact

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Community of Purpose

At the ÌÒ×ÓÖ±²¥, we’re driven by a shared purpose to drive meaningful change for the greater good. Our community is made up of bold thinkers, visionaries, and innovators who come here to make an impact and stay to shape Colorado’s future.

Community of Purpose

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Distinctly ÌÒ×ÓÖ±²¥

What makes ÌÒ×ÓÖ±²¥ unique? We’re redefining higher education — at the crossroads of Denver and the mountains, our commitment is to fostering holistic growth inside and outside the classroom. Here, learning isn’t just about what you know; it’s about who you become.Ìý

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The Value of a ÌÒ×ÓÖ±²¥ education

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ÌÒ×ÓÖ±²¥ graduates earn more

ÌÒ×ÓÖ±²¥ graduates earn an average ofÌý$9,265Ìýmore per year than students with an undergraduate degree from comparable 4-year institutions. *Ìý

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3,000 unique employers

More than 3,000 unique organizations – across industries from technology and education to health and human services – have employed our recent graduates.Ìý

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70% of ÌÒ×ÓÖ±²¥ alumni stay in Colorado

After graduation, nearly 70% of ÌÒ×ÓÖ±²¥ graduates stay in Colorado – where their hard work helps contribute $2.3 billion annually to the state’s economy.ÌýÌý

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