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Metropolitan State University of Denver

Acceptance Rate 98.80 %
SAT Average 1,010
Tuition & Fees $30,684
($11,124)
Student Population 18,453
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $8,179

Academic Overview

Metropolitan State University of Denver Campus, Denver, CO
Metropolitan State University of Denver is a public, four-years institute located in Denver, Colorado. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree.
The 2025 tuition & fees is $11,124 for Colorado residents and $30,684 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $11,017 for Colorado residents and $13,033 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 18,453 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 98.80% and the graduation rate is 32% last year.
The salary after graduation from Metropolitan State University of Denver varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $44,200. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, Metropolitan State University of Denver's tuition & fees is $11,124 for Colorado residents and $30,684 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2025 average tuition & fees are $11,017 for in-state students and $13,033 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
Colorado ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$11,124$30,684
Graduate$11,017$13,033
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at Metropolitan State University of Denver. The acceptance rate of Metropolitan State University of Denver is 98.80% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 19.12%. The average graduation rate is 32% and no students have transferred out from the school.
The average received amount of financial aid is $8,179 and 57% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 18,453 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Metropolitan State University of Denver is 98.80 %.
Acceptance Rate
98.80%
Graduation Rate for Metropolitan State University of Denver is 32 %
Graduation Rate
32%
Retention Rate for Metropolitan State University of Denver is 63 %
Retention Rate
63%
Student Population for Metropolitan State University of Denver is 18,453
Student Population
18,453
Student to Faculty Ratio for Metropolitan State University of Denver is 14 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
14 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $8,179 at Metropolitan State University of Denver.
Financial Aid Amount
$8,179

Directory Information

Directory Information
AddressSpeer Blvd and Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80217-3362
Phone303-556-3058
WEBwww.msudenver.edu/
Admissionwww.msudenver.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationwww.msudenver.edu/apply/
Financial Aidwww.msudenver.edu/financial-aid/
Net Price Calculatorwww.msudenver.edu/financial-aid/cost-of-attendance-coa/
Veterans Tuitionhttps://msudenver.edu/admissions/residency/
Athletichttps://web3.ncaa.org/aprsearch/asrsearch
Disability Servicewww.msudenver.edu/access/

Offered Degrees

Metropolitan State University of Denver offers 136 major programs on-site (in-person class) only. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's10
Bachelor's950
Master's100
Less Than 1 Year Certificate220
1-2 Years Certificate10
Post-Bachelor's Certificate70

Special Learning Opportunities

Metropolitan State University of Denver offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College✔
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✗
Board/Meal Plan✔

Veterans Benefits

Metropolitan State University of Denver has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
✔
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✔
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✔