- Both Metropolitan State University of Denver and Colorado Mesa University (Colorado Mesa) are public.
- Both schools are located in Colorado.
- Metropolitan State University of Denver has more expensive tuition of $29,503 than Colorado Mesa ($24,312).
- Metropolitan State University of Denver has tighter acceptance rate of 64.27% than Colorado Mesa (81.67%).
- Colorado Mesa has higher SAT scores of 1,050 than Metropolitan State University of Denver (1,020).
- Metropolitan State University of Denver is larger with 16,995 students than Colorado Mesa (8,905 students).
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| #19 in Colorado | Rankings | |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Denver, CO | Location | Grand Junction, CO |
| Known as | Colorado Mesa | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,780 Colorado residents $29,503 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $9,712 Colorado residents $24,312 out-of-state |
| $10,635 Colorado residents $12,714 out-of-state | Graduate | $10,652 Colorado residents $15,830 out-of-state |
| $5,100 | Financial Aid | $8,434 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 64.27% | Acceptance Rate | 81.67% |
| 32.78% | Yield | 33.01% |
| 1,020 SAT, 20 ACT | Test Scores | 1,050 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 16,995 | Total Students | 8,905 |
| 15,848 | Undergraduate | 8,681 |
| 1,147 | Graduate | 224 |
| 4,246 | Online Enrollment | 666 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 28% | Graduation Rate | 39% |
| 29% | Transfer-out Rate | 27% |
| 63% | Retention Rate | 76% |
| $44,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $42,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| Not offered or not Reported | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,661) $6,150 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,372 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 558 Full-time 611 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 313 Full-time 261 Part-time |
| 1,297 Full-time 621 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 723 Full-time 304 Part-time |
| $66,493 for Faculties $69,445 Part-time | Average Salary | $64,427 for Faculties $55,760 Part-time |