← Back to collegesMetropolitan State University of Denver, in Denver, CO, is a public very large school, enrolling around 15,002 students. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 99% of applicants. Among reported majors, Computer Science shows the strongest outcomes -- $111,187/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Admit rate99%
SAT range880–1130
ACT range17–26
Undergrads15,002
Yield (admits who enroll)19%
Next deadlineNot reported
Cost & outcomes
Cost of attendance$24,622
4-year grad rate31%
Median earnings, 10yr out$52,093
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
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Paying it back
Undergrads taking federal loans28%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out48%
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group StudiesEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies$52,747/yr
Biological and Biomedical SciencesBiology, General$57,920/yr
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology$57,065/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support ServicesManagement Information Systems and Services$91,399/yr
Finance and Financial Management Services$77,596/yr
Accounting and Related Services$73,698/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$65,387/yr
Marketing$64,069/yr
Hospitality Administration/Management$57,312/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related ProgramsPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication$50,478/yr
Journalism$47,460/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support ServicesComputer Science$111,187/yr
EducationSpecial Education and Teaching$51,786/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$49,025/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$47,666/yr
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related FieldsElectrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians$100,358/yr
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians$98,267/yr
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians$86,131/yr
English Language and Literature/LettersRhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies$58,918/yr
English Language and Literature, General$51,955/yr
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services$50,926/yr
Health Professions and Related ProgramsRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$86,259/yr
Health and Medical Administrative Services$62,250/yr
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$52,735/yr
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services$46,535/yr
Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems$45,766/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective ServicesCriminal Justice and Corrections$56,564/yr
Mathematics and Statistics Multi/Interdisciplinary StudiesNutrition Sciences$60,395/yr
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other$59,502/yr
Natural Resources and ConservationNatural Resources Conservation and Research$63,175/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness StudiesParks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies$57,810/yr
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$57,096/yr
PsychologyPsychology, General$50,326/yr
Research and Experimental Psychology$48,655/yr
Public Administration and Social Service ProfessionsSocial Work$55,915/yr
Human Services, General$54,896/yr
Social SciencesEconomics$80,907/yr
Geography and Cartography$66,429/yr
Political Science and Government$60,639/yr
Anthropology$53,125/yr
Sociology$52,414/yr
Transportation and Materials MovingAir Transportation$72,846/yr
Visual and Performing ArtsDesign and Applied Arts$61,654/yr
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$42,870/yr
Fine and Studio Arts$42,490/yr
Music$38,957/yr
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
On-campus housingNo
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacityNot reported
Typical room chargeNot reported
Typical board chargeNot reported
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
GPARequired
Class rankRequired
RecommendationsNot considered
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Metropolitan State University of Denver's acceptance rate?
Metropolitan State University of Denver in Denver, CO admits approximately 99% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Metropolitan State University of Denver?
Admitted students at Metropolitan State University of Denver typically score between 880–1130 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Metropolitan State University of Denver?
Admitted students at Metropolitan State University of Denver typically score between 17–26 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Metropolitan State University of Denver cost?
Metropolitan State University of Denver's total cost of attendance is reported at $24,622 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Metropolitan State University of Denver require students to live on campus?
No -- Metropolitan State University of Denver doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.