University of Denver SAT and ACT scores
Denver, CO · private college · 6,415 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.
Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as University of Denver reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.
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Questions people ask
What SAT score do you need for University of Denver?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to University of Denver scored 1240 to 1410, with an average of 1355. A score at or above 1330 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.
What ACT score do you need for University of Denver?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 28 to 33. A 33 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does University of Denver require the SAT or ACT?
University of Denver reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.
Does University of Denver accept the CLT?
University of Denver is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.
Colleges in Colorado with similar scores
- United States Air Force AcademySAT 1230–1440
- University of Colorado BoulderSAT 1240–1430
- Colorado CollegeSAT 1230–1460
- Western Colorado UniversitySAT 1163–1353
- Colorado School of MinesSAT 1320–1480
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- Auburn UniversitySAT 1260–1390
- Clemson UniversitySAT 1240–1410
- College of the Holy CrossSAT 1240–1410
- Fairfield UniversitySAT 1260–1390
- Fisk UniversitySAT 1140–1510
- The University of the SouthSAT 1260–1390
More about University of Denver
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: University of Denver (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026