Metropolitan State University of Denver Admission
Acceptance Rate
98.80%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
19.12%
Freshmen Enrollment
2,196
SAT Scores
1,010
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 11,622 students have applied and 11,483 students have allowed to admit to Metropolitan State University of Denver (Acceptance rate: 98.80%). Metropolitan State University of Denver's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 19.12 % where 2,196 students have finally enrolled out of 11,483 admitted students.
Metropolitan State University of Denver acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Colorado. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Adams State University and Colorado Christian University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 98.40%).
Metropolitan State University of Denver enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Colorado. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 99.39%).
How to Apply to Metropolitan State University of Denver
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Metropolitan State University of Denver. Metropolitan State University of Denver offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| 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/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Metropolitan State University of Denver and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Metropolitan State University of Denver is 1,010 and the average ACT score is 22. You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | 1,010 | 22 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Colorado | 1,122 | 69 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Metropolitan State University of Denver, 418 students submitted SAT scores (20% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,010 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Colorado. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 450 | 510 | 570 |
| Mathematics | 430 | 500 | 560 |
| Total | 880 | 1,010 | 1,130 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Metropolitan State University of Denver, 36 students submitted ACT scores (2% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 22 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Colorado. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 17 | 22 | 26 |
| English | 19 | 22 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 17 | 22 | 25 |
Metropolitan State University of Denver Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Metropolitan State University of Denver. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
2 items are Considered if submitted - Completion of college-preparatory program, and Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |