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Public4-Yearmedium campus
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO
2.5Above Average
99%
Open Admissions
29%
Graduation
About Metropolitan State University of Denver
Metropolitan State University of Denver is a public four-year institution located in Denver, Colorado. With an enrollment of approximately 14,932 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. With an acceptance rate of 99%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 29%. Graduates earn a median salary of $52,093 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $14,294 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
99%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
29%
Enrollment
14,932
Total students
Median Earnings
$52,093
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$10,780
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$29,503
Per year
Average Net Price
$14,294
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
17 – 23
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
25th
430
Median
505
75th
540
200800
ACT Composite
25th
17
Median
21
75th
23
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$29,503/yr
In-State Tuition$10,780/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$14,294/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$57,176
10-Year Earnings
$520,930
ROI Multiple
9.1×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Metropolitan State University of Denver
Student Outcomes
29%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$52k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
14,932
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
