Admissions

Once accepted into the program, you'll dive into a rigorous course of study that blends theoretical instruction with hands-on projects, equipping you with expertise in areas such as machine learning, predictive modeling, and deep learning.

Grants up to $6,000 are available

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Before Applying

To apply to the program, you will need the following:

Resume

Submit a resume via the application status page listing your current employer(s) and professional experiences.
Transcripts

A regionally accredited baccalaureate degree is required for admission. You may submit an unofficial transcript with your initial application.
Upon acceptance, you will need to have one official transcript from each college or university. This includes transcripts for credit earned for transfer work and study abroad. Official electronic transcripts can be sent to gradinfo@du.edu through a secure third party. Official transcripts may also be sent via postal mail in an unopened envelope that has been sealed by the issuing university.
Official transcripts can be sent to: 
University College
University of Denver
Attn: Admission
2211 South Josephine Street
Denver, CO 80208
Recommendation Letters

Two (2) letters of recommendation are required but three (3) are preferred. Letters should be submitted by recommenders through the online application.
Personal Statement

A personal statement of at least 300 words is required. Your statement should provide a response to the following questions:
- What is your motivation for pursuing data science at this time and why are you interested in pursuing this study at the University of Denver? Please be specific.
- How has your academic training, work experience, and/or self-directed learning prepared you for graduate work in data science?
- What do you expect will be the most challenging aspects of participating in the data science graduate program for you personally? What preparations can you take to overcome these challenges?
- What do you want to accomplish in the future as a data scientist?
International Applicants

If you wish to study on an F1 or J1 visa, please review the admission requirements for international applicants. This degree qualifies for an E-STEM OPT Extension. View all CIP codes eligible here.

Grants & Scholarships

We are expanding our grant and scholarship program!

For new graduate students, a one-time grant is available upon admission. Available for the Winter 2025 Quarter.

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Overview
The Daniel Felix Ritchie School of Engineering & Computer Science is offering Data Science Master’s students a one-time grant of up to $6,000 for Winter 2025. The grant is applied in $1,000 increments for each enrolled course from the 2025 winter quarter through the 2025 spring quarter, up to a maximum of $6,000.
Criteria
- You must be admitted, have submitted your deposit and enrolled as a new graduate student in at least one 4-credit hour class in the winter 2025 quarter.
- This grant only applies to Master’s of Data Science courses.