| Metropolitan State University of Denver vs. CU Boulder |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#18 in Federal Region VIII Universities #16 in Colorado Colleges | Rankings* | #163 in National Universities #100 in World University Rankings #5 in Colorado Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$10,780 Colorado Residents $29,503 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$16,430 Colorado Residents $41,943 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$10,635 Colorado Residents $12,714 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$17,462 Colorado Residents $38,020 Out-of-State |
| Less$5,100 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,017 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,020 SAT 20 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,280 SAT 29 ACT |
| Easier97.91% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter80.73% |
| Favorable19.22% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower16.37% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller16,995 | Total Enrollment | Larger39,585 |
| Smaller15,848 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger31,034 |
| Smaller1,147 | Graduate Student Population | Larger8,551 |
| Larger4,246 | Online Student Population | Smaller3,156 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower28% | Graduate Rate | Higher74% |
| Higher29% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower15% |
| Lower63% | Retention Rate | Higher88% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,500) | |
| Board/Meal Plan | ✔ | |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 1,169 | Number of faculties | 2,686 |
| Lower$64,710 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$113,287 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.