High School Counselors

Inspire future DU students

We know high school counselors play a major role in a student's college choice and application process. Below, you'll find the resources you need to help your students stay on track and make an informed college decision. If you can't find what you're looking for here, contact anÌýadmission counselor or .

Key Information

  • Application deadlines
    DeadlineApplication
    November 1
    • Early Action
    • Early Decision I
    November 15First priority deadline for need-based financial aid
    January 15
    • Regular Decision
    • Early Decision II
    February 1Second priority deadline for need-based financial aid
  • Financial aid: key facts
    Cost of Attendance for Full-Time Student Living On Campus (2025-2026)
    Direct CostsTuition$61,848
    ÌýFees$1,398
    ÌýHousing$11,420
    ÌýFood$7,173
    ÌýSubtotal$81,839
    Indirect CostsBooks, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment$1,000
    ÌýTransportation*$627
    ÌýPersonal Expenses$1,728
    ÌýLoan Fees**$70
    ÌýCost of Attendance$85,264

    *DU will add an additional transportation allowance of $775 for students who are not Colorado residents.

    **A 1.057% origination fee is taken out at disbursement of Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized loans. The $70 listed above is the average fee for undergraduate students who borrow these loans. Actual fees will depend on the borrowed amount.

    DU School Codes:

    • CSS Profile: 4842
    • FAFSA: 001371
    • SAT: 4842
    • ACT: 0534

    Important links:

  • AP & IB transfer guidelines

    We award up to 45 quarter credit hours for student success in AP and IB courses with qualifying test scores. If your students have achieved at a high level in secondary school and believe they can place out of some required college courses, refer to the Registrar's transfer guidelines.

    AP & IB Credit Transfers

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Visit Options

  • Counselor visits

    We're always excited to host counselors from high schools around the country. Our staff and students provide detailed tours of campus and plenty of information on our academic programs and student life offerings. You'll also get a chance to see our student body at work. If you're a counselor whose students might be interested in becoming a part of the DU community, we encourage you to contact our Office of Admission and schedule a special visit.

  • Group visit

    Are several of your students interested in attending DU?

    Schedule a Group Visit

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Digital Resources

  • DU Profile

    This is our primary informational brochure and contains a full list of all majors and minors at DU, in addition to other important information about our application process and student body.

    DU Profile

  • DU Fact Sheet

    This one-page piece is a great tool for learning about DU by the numbers! It can be very helpful when looking for quick facts, statistics, and other key info.

    DU Fact Sheet

  • Honors Program Brochure

    This informational pamphlet highlights key facts regarding the Honors Program. It can be helpful when looking for application requirements and deadlines, program requirements, benefits, and program contact information.

    Honors Program Brochure

Contact

Roderick Rose

Director of Diversity Enrollment and Community Partnerships

Undergraduate Admission

For visit-related questions, please call 303-871-7711.