University of Denver

University of Denver International Student Insurance

The University of Denver (DU), located in Denver, Colorado, was established in 1864. It was founded by John Evans, former governor of the Colorado Territory, as the Colorado Seminary. As the city of Denver grew from a mining town into an urban area in its own right, the school expanded its offerings to become the University of Denver in 1880. Graduate instruction began in 1891. The first female and black students graduated in 1886 and 1900, respectively. Today, the university enrolls about 12,000 students and counting each year. The school colors are crimson and gold, and its athletic nickname is the pioneers.

University of Denver Academic and Research Opportunities

DU offers bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, doctoral degrees, and certificate programs across its 12 schools and colleges. Some noteworthy offerings include the Josef Korbel School of International Studies, the Sturm College of Law, and the College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences. DU also operates the Colorado Women’s College, which offers educational opportunities to adult, working women.

Research centers and institutes of note include the Butler Institute for Families, the Center for China–U.S. Cooperation, the Rocky Mountain Land Use Institute, the Positive Early Learning Experiences Center, and the Center on Human Rights Education. The campus is also home to the Meyer-Womble Observatory, located near the summit of Mount Evans at an elevation of 14,148 feet. This altitude gives it the distinction of being the 11th-highest telescope in the world. 

DU operates the Ricks Center for Gifted Children, a private school that serves gifted children from preschool through 8th grade. The school is also home to the Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium, which has a capacity of 2,000 and is the first university stadium in the nation designed specifically for the sport. 

Notable Alumni

Notable University of Denver alumni include former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice; Peter Coors, the chairman of the Molson Coors Brewing Company; comedian David Adkins, known professionally as Sinbad; novelist C.J. Box; film producer Scott Rosenberg; Peter Morton, founder of the Hard Rock Café chain; and Duane D. Pearsall, inventor of the home smoke detector.

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