UCD vs. Metropolitan State University of Denver |
#168 in National Universities #6 in Colorado Colleges | Rankings* | #18 in Federal Region VIII Universities #16 in Colorado Colleges |
Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
Offered Degrees | ||
Bachelor's Master's 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$10,017 Colorado Residents $28,209 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$10,780 Colorado Residents $29,503 Out-of-State |
expensive$8,947 Colorado Residents $26,047 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$10,635 Colorado Residents $12,714 Out-of-State |
More$8,893 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$5,100 |
Admission | ||
Higher1,140 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,020 SAT 20 ACT |
Tighter74.58% | Acceptance Rate | Easier97.91% |
Lower14.57% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable19.22% |
High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test 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 Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
Enrollment | ||
Larger23,744 | Total Enrollment | Smaller16,995 |
Smaller14,055 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger15,848 |
Larger9,689 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,147 |
Larger4,713 | Online Student Population | Smaller4,246 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Higher43% | Graduate Rate | Lower28% |
Higher32% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower29% |
Higher70% | 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: 1,250) | Campus Housing | |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,680) | Board/Meal Plan | |
Faculties | ||
More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
5,419 | Number of faculties | 1,169 |
Higher$85,112 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$64,710 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.