Location:University of Denver 2199 S. University Blvd. Denver, CO 80208
Description
The University of Denver is the oldest independent university in the
Rocky Mountain region. We enroll approximately 11,600 students in our
undergraduate and graduate programs. The Carnegie Foundation classifies
DU as a Doctoral/Research University with high research activity.
Recent Construction
* Nineteen new academic, residential and administrative buildings have opened since 1997.
* The newest residence building, Nagel Hall, opened in August 2008.
* The SIÉ CHÉOU-KANG Center for International Security and Diplomacy at the Josef Korbel School of International Studies opened in August 2009.
* A new soccer stadium opened in September 2009.
* Rufatto Hall--which will house the Morgridge College of Education, the Learning Effectiveness Program and the Disability Services Program--will open in 2010.
Environmental Initiatives
DU is committed to environmental conservation and sustainability efforts and has pledged to become carbon neutral by 2050.
* Thirty-one percent of campus energy use is offset through renewable energy credits, making DU the largest wind-energy buyer among Colorado colleges and universities. The renewable energy credit program was initiated by students and is partly supported through student fees.
* In 2008, DU established a Sustainability Council composed of faculty, staff and students.
* DU operates a fleet of vehicles converted to run on clean-burning compressed natural gas (CNG) and operates the only CNG fueling station on a Colorado college or university campus.
* Beginning in fall 2009, students, faculty and staff can check out a bike from the free bike library. The pilot program will fold into a 600-bike citywide bike sharing initiative in the spring of 2010, and two sharing kiosks will be located on campus. When completed, the network will provide students an environmentally friendly, free way to reach all of Denver's attractions.
* Starting in fall 2009, students in any major can integrate a minor in sustainability tailored to fit their needs.
Rankings
* U.S. News & World Report's annual college rankings for undergraduate education, released in August 2009, placed the University of Denver among the nation's top 100 universities. DU ranked 84th, tied with American University, Marquette University and the Stevens Institute of Technology.
* In the 2009 National Survey of Student Engagement, 86 percent of DU seniors discuss their career plans with faculty, 49 percent of students spend time with faculty on activities other than coursework, and 78 percent of students have participated in community service. Read more results from the NSSE study (PDF).
* The University of Denver ranks third in the nation among doctoral and research institutions in the percentage of undergraduate students participating in study abroad programs, according to the 2009 Open Doors report released by the Institute of International Education. The report shows that 73.6 percent of DU undergraduates studied abroad, compared to just over 1 percent of enrolled undergraduates nationwide.
* DU scored well in a national report on safety preparedness released in Feb. 2008 by Reader's Digest. The magazine surveyed 135 universities nationwide for its article and assigned letter grades based on their readiness to handle on-campus threats to safety and security. Only 45 schools, including DU, received an "A" from the magazine. The survey considered many variables, including campus size and location.
Stroll our 125 tree-shaded acres set in a quiet residential neighborhood. Sprawl out on the lawns and take in DU's stunning architectural landscape with the Rocky Mountains as a backdrop. Catch a light-rail train to bustling downtown Denver, just minutes away from the campus station. Or conquer one of Colorado's 54 14,000-foot mountain peaks. The DU campus gives you access to it all.
Rich with beauty and tradition
University Hall, which dates from the 1890s, lives alongside buildings from the 1930s, 1950s and the early 21st century. All are shaded by hundreds of trees. In fact, the entire campus is designated as an arboretum. You'll love outdoor study sessions with the sounds of our Harper Humanities Garden fountains in the background.
Notable landmarks
* At 215 feet, the Ritchie Center's gold-topped Williams Tower is visible from more than a mile away--a beacon for a campus that's a hub of activity for the entire community.
* The tower houses the Williams Carillon, a set of 65 chromatically tuned bronze bells, the largest of which weighs about six tons. The carillon chimes on the hour, helping students across campus keep track of the day. Every December, the University carillonneur treats the campus community to a holiday concert.
* Like many of our newest buildings, the Newman Center for the Performing Arts features numerous airy open spaces where people can gather. It also houses three of the best spaces for music, theater and dance in Denver, and hosts more than 400 performances a year.
* The Mary Reed Building, with its red brick tower and arched stone doorways, is the cornerstone of the oldest part of campus. Built as a library in the 1930s, this building has the graceful arched ceilings and leaded windows of the collegiate gothic style.
