| Northern Colorado vs. Metropolitan State University of Denver |
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|---|---|---|
#363 in National Universities #13 in Colorado Colleges | Rankings* | #18 in Federal Region VIII Universities #16 in Colorado Colleges |
| Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$11,901 Colorado Residents $26,979 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$11,124 Colorado Residents $30,684 Out-of-State |
| expensive$15,376 Colorado Residents $26,446 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$11,017 Colorado Residents $13,033 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,160 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$8,179 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,070 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,010 SAT 22 ACT |
| Tighter85.85% | Acceptance Rate | Easier98.80% |
| Lower13.01% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable19.12% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations 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 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 | ||
| Smaller8,869 | Total Enrollment | Larger18,453 |
| Smaller6,480 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger17,274 |
| Larger2,389 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,179 |
| Smaller1,553 | Online Student Population | Larger4,515 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher51% | Graduate Rate | Lower32% |
| 32% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher76% | Retention Rate | Lower63% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,542) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,066) | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculty | ||
| 14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 679 | Number of faculty | 1,457 |
| Lower$81,228 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$91,331 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.