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Metropolitan State University of Denver

MSU Denver

Denver, Colorado 80217-3362

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Known for business — excellent value

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a public institution in Denver with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1014, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 14.9K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

30% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $52,093 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,294.

Established
1965
Motto
"Changemakers Wanted" On Seal: "Excellence in Teaching and Learning"
Mascot
Rowdy the Roadrunner
Type
Public university
Division
Division II

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99%Acceptance
1014SAT Avg
14,932Students
14:1Student:Faculty
30%Grad Rate
$52,093Earnings 10yr
$14,294Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Metropolitan State University of Denver Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate99.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1014

Reading & WritingMid: 520
450570
MathMid: 505
430540

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 21
1723

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

99.1%

Trend

SAT Avg

1014

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$10,780
Tuition (out-of-state)$29,503
Books & Supplies$1,460
Total Cost of Attendance$22,825
Average Net Price$14,294
Median Debt at Graduation$21,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$228

Net Price by Family Income

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$14,294

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

7000.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

114

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (101)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
14,932
Gender Split
55% / 45%
Women / Men
First Generation
40%
Pell Grant Recipients
35%

Race & Ethnicity

White 43%
Black 8%
Hispanic 37%
Asian 4%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate29.9%
Freshman Retention70.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$45,391
8 Years$48,919
10 Years$52,093

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$39,600
Men
$49,800

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

121High

Estimated from CO state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Denverpop. 710K
1 mi(2 min)
Salt Lake Citypop. 200K
370 mi(641 min)
Kansas Citypop. 500K
558 mi(967 min)

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