Metropolitan State University of Denver vs. UCCS |
#18 in Federal Region VIII Universities #16 in Colorado Colleges | Rankings* | #370 in National Universities #14 in Colorado Colleges |
Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
Offered Degrees | ||
1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
expensive$10,780 Colorado Residents $29,503 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,712 Colorado Residents $20,492 Out-of-State |
cheaper$10,635 Colorado Residents $12,714 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$15,131 Colorado Residents $26,072 Out-of-State |
Less$5,100 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$6,741 |
Admission | ||
Lower1,020 SAT 20 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,130 SAT 24 ACT |
Easier97.91% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter84.77% |
Favorable19.22% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower13.20% |
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 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 | ||
Larger16,995 | Total Enrollment | Smaller11,431 |
Larger15,848 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller9,540 |
Smaller1,147 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,891 |
Larger4,246 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,832 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower28% | Graduate Rate | Higher42% |
Higher29% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower19% |
Lower63% | Retention Rate | Higher67% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,719) | |
Board/Meal Plan | ✔ | |
Faculties | ||
More Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
1,169 | Number of faculties | 797 |
Higher$64,710 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$60,718 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.