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The University of Denver is a private research university in Denver, Colorado. Founded in 1864, it has an enrollment of approximately 5,700 undergraduate students and 7,200 graduate students. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – very high research activity". The 125-acre main campus is a designated arboretum and is located primaril…
The University of Denver is a private research university in Denver, Colorado. Founded in 1864, it has an enrollment of approximately 5,700 undergraduate students and 7,200 graduate students. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – very high research activity". The 125-acre main campus is a designated arboretum and is located primarily in the University Neighborhood, about five miles south of downtown Denver.
  • Former name: Colorado Seminary (1864–1880)
  • Motto: Pro Scientia et Religione (Latin)
  • Motto in English: "For Knowledge and Spirit"
  • Type: Private research university
  • Established: 1864
  • Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian; founded by Methodists
  • Academic affiliation: CUMU · IAMSCU · NAICU · Space-grant
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