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