Overview
Metropolitan State University of Denver is a 4-year public urban university in the heart of downtown Denver. MSU Denver is home to colleges of Business; Aerospace and Engineering Science; Health and Human Services; Letters, Arts & Sciences; Education; and Hospitality conferring undergraduate degrees in nearly 100 academic majors. Furthermore, MSU Denver is a Hispanic Serving Institution that celebrates diversity with over 53% of the population identifying as students of color. For athletically-inclined students, MSU Denver fields 16 men’s and women’s teams known as the Roadrunners.
Acceptance Rate:
99%
Average Net Price:
$14,257
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
2.6
Average ACT Composite
20
Average SAT Composite
1008
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $11,124 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $30,684 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $10,332 |
| Books and Supplies | $1460 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
49%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
35%
Average Aid Per Year
$9,341
35%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,244
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$3,480
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
51%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4133
49%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,244
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$55,515,768
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$5,517,031
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
24%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,616
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,250
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$203
Students receiving federal loans
23%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,872
Average Other Loans Per Year
$13,729
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
12403
Students Applied
82%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
1427
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | July 1 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | January 4 |
Application Fee
$25
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
3%
Submitting ACT
30%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 20
Average SAT Composite: 1008
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
2.6
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
17,593
Total Number of Undergrads
16,430
0
100
11%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
30%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
14:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
87
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Major city
Countries Represented
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
40%
Student Organizations
120
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Roadrunners
School Colors
navy blue and red
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
126
Total Female Athletes
142
Intramural Sports
9
Sports Club
9
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Metropolitan State University of Denver Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$44,200
Top 5 Cities
Denver
Colorado Springs
Los Angeles
Fort Collins
Phoenix
Top 5 Employers
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver Public Schools
City and County of Denver
Comcast
Centura Health
Top 5 Sectors
Operations
Business Development
Sales
Education
Information Technology
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,250
Loan Default Rate
11%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$203
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