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Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, COPublicCity Setting
Open Admission • 99% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Metropolitan State University of Denver is a public institution located in the city setting of Denver, CO. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 15.0K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 99%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
15.0K (Large)
Admissions Selectivity
99% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading450 - 570
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math430 - 560
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite17 - 26
1typical 50% range36
99%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing17% of degrees
Health Sciences6% of degrees
Social Sciences5% of degrees
Biological Sciences5% of degrees
Engineering2% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $111,187
Earnings 5yr: $111,694
Debt: $22,736
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,358
Earnings 5yr: $94,588
Debt: $26,500
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,267
Earnings 5yr: $89,786
Debt: $32,000
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,399
Earnings 5yr: $89,021
Debt: $26,482
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,259
Earnings 5yr: $83,865
Debt: $30,119
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,131
Earnings 5yr: $74,438
Debt: $31,998
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,039
Earnings 5yr: $88,446
Debt: N/A
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,907
Earnings 5yr: $56,582
Debt: $23,750
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,596
Earnings 5yr: $83,846
Debt: $29,799
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,759
Earnings 5yr: $62,636
Debt: $29,318
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,698
Earnings 5yr: $72,474
Debt: $26,320
Air Transportation.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,846
Earnings 5yr: $68,250
Debt: $24,356
Social Work.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,816
Earnings 5yr: $63,234
Debt: N/A
Geography and Cartography.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,429
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $35,136
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,387
Earnings 5yr: $69,862
Debt: $25,800
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,179
Earnings 5yr: $71,486
Debt: $33,279
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,069
Earnings 5yr: $65,726
Debt: $24,000
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,175
Earnings 5yr: $55,583
Debt: $25,370
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,250
Earnings 5yr: $63,893
Debt: $28,000
Design and Applied Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,654
Earnings 5yr: $64,448
Debt: $29,125
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$15,327
In-State Tuition$11,124
Out-of-State Tuition$30,684
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
36%
Pell Grants
28%
Take Loans
48%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$45,391
+15% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$52,093
Completion Signals
32%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
63%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$135/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
45%
Men55%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 45% men and 55% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
40%
Part-Time Share
44%
Avg Family Income
$46,313
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