- Both Metropolitan State University of Denver and Colorado State University-Fort Collins are public.
- Both schools are located in Colorado.
- Colorado State University-Fort Collins has more expensive tuition of $33,751 than Metropolitan State University of Denver ($29,503).
- Metropolitan State University of Denver has tighter acceptance rate of 64.27% than Colorado State University-Fort Collins (82.62%).
- Colorado State University-Fort Collins has higher SAT scores of 1,180 than Metropolitan State University of Denver (1,020).
- Colorado State University-Fort Collins is larger with 33,403 students than Metropolitan State University of Denver (16,995 students).
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| #19 in Colorado | Rankings | #187 in National Universities #6 in Colorado |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Denver, CO | Location | Fort Collins, CO |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,780 Colorado residents $29,503 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $12,896 Colorado residents $33,751 out-of-state |
| $10,635 Colorado residents $12,714 out-of-state | Graduate | $13,584 Colorado residents $29,786 out-of-state |
| $5,100 | Financial Aid | $11,670 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 64.27% | Acceptance Rate | 82.62% |
| 32.78% | Yield | 26.80% |
| 1,020 SAT, 20 ACT | Test Scores | 1,180 SAT, 26 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 16,995 | Total Students | 33,403 |
| 15,848 | Undergraduate | 25,777 |
| 1,147 | Graduate | 7,626 |
| 4,246 | Online Enrollment | 3,726 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 28% | Graduation Rate | 66% |
| 29% | Transfer-out Rate | 18% |
| 63% | Retention Rate | 86% |
| $44,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $53,400 |
| 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 | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| Not offered or not Reported | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,726) $6,500 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (26 meals per week) $7,890 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 558 Full-time 611 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,646 Full-time 609 Part-time |
| 1,297 Full-time 621 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 6,772 Full-time 948 Part-time |
| $66,493 for Faculties $69,445 Part-time | Average Salary | $95,539 for Faculties $65,205 Part-time |