Metropolitan State University of Denver
tuition & fees
$30,684
graduate tuition & fees
$13,033
acceptance rate
99%
Student Population
18,453
online students
4,515
Number of Programs
136
Financial Aid Amount
$8,917
SAT Scores
1,010
Graduation Rate
32%
Metropolitan State University of Denver is a Public, 4 years college located in Denver, Colorado. Metropolitan State University of Denver ranked 14th in Colorado Colleges and 18th in Federal Region VIII.
It has a total enrollment of 18,453 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree. Metropolitan State University of Denver's acceptance rate is 98.80% last year (undergraduate school).
Metropolitan State University of Denver is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Metropolitan State University of Denver and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 890 Auraria Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204 |
| Phone | 303-556-3058 |
| WEB | www.msudenver.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.msudenver.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | www.msudenver.edu/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | www.msudenver.edu/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | www.msudenver.edu/cost/ |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.msudenver.edu/admissions/residency/military/ |
| Athletic | https://web3.ncaa.org/aprsearch/asrsearch |
| Disability Service | www.msudenver.edu/access/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Metropolitan State University of Denver is 98.80% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 19.12%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 98.80 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 19.12 % |
Tuition & Fees
Metropolitan State University of Denver's 2025 tuition & fees is $11,124 for Colorado residents and $30,684 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 4.00% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($29,503).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $11,017 for Colorado residents and $13,033 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 2.51% compared to the last year's rate.
| Colorado Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $11,124 | $30,684 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $11,017 | $13,033 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 18,453 students have enrolled at Metropolitan State University of Denver (2024-2025). Among them, 4,515 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Metropolitan State University of Denver has 17,274 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 1,179 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 18,453 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 17,274 |
| Graduate Students | 1,179 |
| Online Enrollment | 4,515 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Metropolitan State University of Denver offers 136 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Metropolitan State University of Denver
| Number of programs | 136 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |