Metropolitan State University of Denver

Denver, CO
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Acceptance Rate
99%
Enrollment
14,932
Graduation Rate
30%
Student-Faculty Ratio
18:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$52,093
Retention Rate
70%

Admissions

SAT Range (25th–75th)8801110
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)1723
136

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$10,780
Out-of-State Tuition
$29,503
Avg Net Price
$14,294
Total COA
$22,825
Median Debt
$21,500

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000
$12,364
$30,001–48,000
$12,005
$48,001–75,000
$13,276
$75,001–110,000
$19,263
$110,001+
$21,812
Pell Grant Rate: 35%
Federal Loan Rate: 30%

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Sticker Price$22,825
Estimated Net Price$14,294 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate
30%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$52,093
Retention Rate
70%
Median Debt
$21,500

Top Programs

Business & Marketing
19.8%
Psychology
8.8%
Health Professions
7.2%
Criminal Justice
6.1%
Public Administration & Social Services
5.5%
Biology
5.3%
Transportation
5.0%
Education
4.6%
Computer Science
4.4%
Visual & Performing Arts
4.2%

Demographics

Men 45%Women 55%
White
42.8%
Black
7.8%
Hispanic
36.6%
Asian
4.5%
Two or More
5.5%
International
0.6%

Application Info

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App Fee (Domestic)$0
App Fee (International)$0

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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.