Metropolitan State University of Denver

#16 in Colorado

4-years Public College In Denver, CO

Metropolitan State University of Denver (referred to as Metropolitan State University of Denver) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Denver, CO. It is classified as Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Master's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at Metropolitan State University of Denver is $10,780 for Colorado residents and $29,503 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 16,995 and student to faculty ratio is 6.25% (16 to 1).The highest degree offered at Metropolitan State University of Denver is Master's degree. It offers 1 Year Certificate, 2 Year Certificate, and Master's degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$10,780 (Colorado Residents) $29,503 (out-of-state)
Acceptance Rate97.91%
Student Population16,995
Test Scores1,020 (SAT) 20 (ACT)
Graduation Rate28%
Student to Faculty Ratio16 to 1
Metropolitan State University of Denver is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1971 - Current[Estimated Date]).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Metropolitan State University of Denver is $10,780 for Colorado residents and $29,503 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Metropolitan State University of Denver is $10,635 for Colorado residents and $12,714 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. Metropolitan State University of Denver offers the alternative tuition planstuition guarantee, including tuition guarantee. 97 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,100 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Metropolitan State University of Denver is 97.91% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 19.22%. The average SAT score is 1,020 and the average ACT score is 20. Metropolitan State University of Denver accepts dual credit, credit for life experiences, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 16,995 students are attending at Metropolitan State University of Denver (15,848 undergraduate students). There are 558 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 611 part-time faculty working for Metropolitan State University of Denver. The students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 1,297 (full-time) and 621 (part-time). The graduation rate at Metropolitan State University of Denver is 28% and transfer-out rate is 29%. The retention rate is 63% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Metropolitan State University of Denver offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Metropolitan State University of Denver offers ROTC, study abroad, weekend/evening college, teacher certification program. On Metropolitan State University of Denver campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers, on-campus daycare for students' children are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Metropolitan State University of Denver
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army, Air Force)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers
  • On-campus daycare for students' children