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Selected Colleges Comparison

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Acceptance Rate and Application Statistics

The following table compares the admission related statistics including number of applicants, admitted, and enrolled between selected colleges. The average acceptance rate of selected colleges is 89.04% and the average admission yield (enrollment rate) is 17.52%.
University of Northern Colorado has the tighest (lowest) acceptance rate of 78.54% and Adams State University has the highest yield (enrollment rate) of 19.34% among selected colleges. The numbers in parenthesis() in below table represent the number and rate by gender (men/women). The statistics is based on the latest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2022-2023.
Admission Stats Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name ApplicantsAdmittedEnrolledAcceptance RateEnrollment Rate
Adams State University 1,580 (729/762) 1,567 (725/754) 303 (170/120) 99% (99%/99%) 19% (23%/16%)
Metropolitan State University of Denver 10,163 (4,097/6,066) 9,951 (3,992/5,959) 1,913 (906/1,007) 98% (97%/98%) 19% (23%/17%)
University of Northern Colorado 10,107 (3,575/6,525) 7,938 (2,712/5,226) 1,193 (418/775) 79% (76%/80%) 15% (15%/12%)
University of Colorado System Office no recent data available (probably not active)
Colorado State University-System Office no recent data available (probably not active)
Average7,283 (2,800/2,800)6,485 (2,476/3,980)1,136 (498/634)89.04% (88.4%/142.1%)17.52% (20.1%/15.9%)

SAT Scores Comparison

The average SAT score of selected colleges is 1050. By subject, the average score of the SAT EBRW(Evidence-based Reading and Writing) is 527 and the average SAT Math score is 523.
University of Northern Colorado has the highest SAT scores of 1,090 and Metropolitan State University of Denver has the lowest SAT scores of 1,020 among selected colleges. The following table compares SAT Scores between selected colleges for the academic year 2022-2023.
SAT Score Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameSubmit%*
(Submit#**)
SAT TotalEvidence-Based Reading and WritingMath
Adams State University 18%
(55)
1040520520
Metropolitan State University of Denver 32%
(606)
1020510510
University of Northern Colorado 36%
(421)
1090550540
University of Colorado System Office no recent data available (probably not active)
Colorado State University-System Office no recent data available (probably not active)
Average28.67% 1050527523

*Number of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

**Percent of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

ACT Scores Comparison

The average ACT score of selected colleges is 22. By subject, the average ACT English score is 21 and the ACT math score is 21.
The following table compares ACT Scores between selected colleges for academic year 2022-2023.
ACT Score Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameSubmit%*
(Submit#**)
CompositeEnglishMath
Adams State University 9%
(27)
222121
Metropolitan State University of Denver 7%
(132)
201919
University of Northern Colorado 7%
(81)
242422
University of Colorado System Office no recent data available (probably not active)
Colorado State University-System Office no recent data available (probably not active)
Average7.67% 222121

*Number of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

**Percent of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

Application Requirements

The following table list and compare the requirements when applying selected colleges based on academic year 2022-2023 data.
Application Requirements Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameHS GPAHS RankHS Record Prep. ProgramRec.Compe.SAT/ACTTOEFL
Adams State University
Metropolitan State University of Denver
University of Northern Colorado
University of Colorado System Office no recent data available (probably not active)
Colorado State University-System Office no recent data available (probably not active)

: Required : Considered but not Required : Recommended : Neither Required nor Recommended

  • HS GPA: High School or Secondary School GPA
  • HS Rank: High School or Secondary School Rank
  • HS Record: High School or Secondary School Record
  • Prep. Program: Completion of College Preparatory Program
  • Rec.: Recommendations
  • Comp.: Formal demonstration of competencies (e.g., portfolios, certificates of mastery, assessment instruments)