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Metropolitan State University of Denver

Denver, CO

Tuition

$10,780

Acceptance

99%

Students

16,095

Type

University

Setting

Urban

Distance from home

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$10,780

Out-of-State Tuition

$29,503

Avg On-Campus Living

$16,500

Avg Off-Campus Living

$14,679

Financial Aid & Outcomes

CollegeScorecard · 2024

What will it actually cost?

Sticker price$27,280
Net price (after aid)$14,294

Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.

Net price by family income

$0 – $30k$12,364
$30k – $48k$12,005
$48k – $75k$13,276
$75k – $110k$19,263
$110k+$21,812

After graduation

Median earnings (10yr)$52,093
Median debt at graduation$21,500
Est. monthly loan payment$228

Earnings-to-debt ratio

Moderate · 2.4×

Graduates earn about 2.4× their median debt every year.

Financial access

Students on Pell Grants35%

Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.

Students with federal loans30%

Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.

Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

30%

Freshman Retention

70%

Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)

Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.

Scholarships available

Decision support · Cost & value

Quick Decision Highlights

The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.

Cost advantage

Affordable public option

In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.

This school$10.8k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024

Lower net price

$14.3k below avg

Manageable graduate debt

$21.5k below avg

Scholarships available

Aid signal

Affordability snapshot

In-state tuition

$10.8k

Out-of-state

$29.5k

Net price

$14.3k

below avg

Pell

35%

Median debt

$21.5k

below avg

Earnings (10y)

$52.1k

Academics

Program format

On-CampusOnlineHybrid

Areas of study

Natural SciencesSocial SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness

Programs (27)

Natural Sciences

Environmental ScienceBiology

Social Sciences

International RelationsPsychology

Communications

JournalismPublic Relations

Computer Science

Web DevelopmentSoftware Engineering

Education

Special EducationSecondary EducationElementary Education

Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Admissions

Acceptance rate

99%

SAT range

880 - 1110

ACT range

17 - 23

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Frequently asked questions

About Metropolitan State University of Denver

Built from CampusPin profile data. Always verify final admissions, cost, financial aid, and program details with the institution before applying. See our data methodology and data dictionary.

Where is Metropolitan State University of Denver located?
Metropolitan State University of Denver is located in Denver, CO, in the United States.
What type of institution is Metropolitan State University of Denver?
Metropolitan State University of Denver is a public university based in CO. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
What is the acceptance rate at Metropolitan State University of Denver?
The most recently reported acceptance rate at Metropolitan State University of Denver is approximately 99%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
What is the tuition at Metropolitan State University of Denver?
Metropolitan State University of Denver's published in-state tuition is approximately $10,780 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
How many students attend Metropolitan State University of Denver?
Metropolitan State University of Denver reports total enrollment of approximately 16,095 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
How should I verify final details about Metropolitan State University of Denver?
CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Metropolitan State University of Denver.

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