Metropolitan State University of Denver
Metropolitan State University of Denver is a public 4-year institution in Denver, CO. It enrolls about 17,593 students and admits roughly 99% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Denver, CO 80217 |
| County | Denver County |
| Enrollment | 17,593 |
| Acceptance rate | 99% |
| Applicants / admitted | 12,403 / 12,296 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $10,780 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $29,503 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 30% |
| Transfer-out rate | 30% |
| Full-time retention rate | 70% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $13,727 |
| Campus setting | City: Large |
| Size category | 10,000 - 19,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Master's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 450–570 |
| ACT middle 50% | 17–23 |
| Website | www.msudenver.edu/ |
| Phone | 3035563058 |
Admissions
About 12,403 students applied and 12,296 were admitted. Of those admitted, 2,132 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $10,780 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $29,503. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $13,727 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $12,364 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $12,005 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $13,276 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $19,263 |
| Over $110,000 | $21,812 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 2,074 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 30% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Metropolitan State University of Denver is in Denver, CO, Denver County. Its coordinates are 39.7442, -105.0050.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Metropolitan State University of Denver?
About 99% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 12,403 applicants.
How much does Metropolitan State University of Denver cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $10,780 for in-state students and $29,503 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Metropolitan State University of Denver?
About 17,593 students are enrolled.