Metropolitan State University of Denver
PublicDenver, CO
Metropolitan 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
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $19,560 more per year in tuition and fees (2.8x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
Metropolitan State University of Denver takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
Western Undergraduate Exchange
Students from Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming and the Pacific territories pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition. Each school sets its own requirements, often a GPA minimum, and some majors are left out.
Where do you stand against Metropolitan State University of Denver's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Metropolitan State University of Denver weighs in your application
Paying it back
"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
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
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
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 offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- Metropolitan State University of Denver takes part in the Western Undergraduate Exchange, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at Metropolitan State University of Denver?
For 2024-25, Metropolitan State University of Denver's published tuition and required fees were $30,684 for out-of-state students and $11,124 for in-state students -- $19,560 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
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.
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