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Metropolitan State University of Denver

Also known as: MSU Denver

📍 Denver, Colorado🏛️ Urban Setting👥 15,002 Undergrads🔗 www.msudenver.edu

Overview

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a large public research university in Denver, Colorado. It enrolls about 15,002 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 99%. Graduates earn a median of $52,093 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

99%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

1,019

450–570

Net Price

$15,327

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

32%

Retention

63%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$52,093

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

98.8%

SAT Average

1,019

ACT Composite

17–26

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200450 – 570 (mid 50%)800

Math

200430 – 560 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

117 – 26 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$11,124

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$30,684

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$24,622

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$15,327

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$12,481
$30,001 – $48,000	$12,436
$48,001 – $75,000	$14,927
$75,001 – $110,000	$19,539
$110,001 +	$23,822

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

27.7%

Academics & Programs

Metropolitan State University of Denver offers programs across 27 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Business, Management & Marketing

16.8%

Liberal Arts & General Studies

11.1%

Psychology

9.1%

Health Professions

6.3%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

4.6%

Transportation

4.5%

Computer & Information Sciences

4.5%

Homeland Security & Law Enforcement

4.5%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

32%

On-Time (4yr)

12%

Retention (FT)

63%

% Earning >$25K

71%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$45,391

8 years

$48,919

10 years

$52,093

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

42.7%

White

36.8%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

41.8%

Black or African American

8.6%

Asian

4.5%

Hispanic / Latino

36.7%

Two or more races

5.5%

International

0.7%

Gender

Women

54.8%

Men

45.3%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Metropolitan State University of Denver hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 99%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1019.

How much does Metropolitan State University of Denver cost?

In-state tuition is $11,124, and out-of-state is $30,684. Average net price after financial aid is $15,327.

What is Metropolitan State University of Denver known for?

Most popular programs include Business, Management & Marketing, Liberal Arts & General Studies, Psychology.

What's the graduation rate at Metropolitan State University of Denver?

The 6-year graduation rate is 32%, and 63% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.