California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, CA
95% admitted · $10,939/yr after aid
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO · Public · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 99%
- Open
- Average net price
- $13,803
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 32%
- Median earnings
- $57,612
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Metropolitan State University of Denver is a public college in Denver, CO with 15,002 undergraduates. It admits 99% of applicants, and admitted students average 1019 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $13,803 per year ($10,475 for families earning under $30,000). 32% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $57,612 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 99%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 12,403
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 12,296
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 17%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing450–570
200800
SAT Math430–560
200800
ACT Composite17–26
136
What Metropolitan State University of Denver looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankRequired
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $24,176
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $11,540
- Out-of-state tuition
- $31,784
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$10,475
- $30–48k$10,862
- $48–75k$12,961
- $75–110k$17,896
- $110k+$22,551
Get a personal estimate with Metropolitan State University of Denver's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 32%
- Freshman retention
- 63%
- Median earnings
- $57,612
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $21,550
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 15,002
- Student–faculty ratio
- 14:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 40%
- White42%
- Hispanic37%
- Black9%
- Asian5%
Metropolitan State University of Denver FAQ
What is Metropolitan State University of Denver's acceptance rate?+
Metropolitan State University of Denver admits 99% of applicants, which makes it open.
What SAT score do you need for Metropolitan State University of Denver?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 450–570 on SAT Reading and Writing and 430–560 on SAT Math; the average total is 1019.
What ACT score do you need for Metropolitan State University of Denver?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 17–26.
Is Metropolitan State University of Denver test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Metropolitan State University of Denver?+
In Fall 2023, 12,403 students applied to Metropolitan State University of Denver and 12,296 were admitted; 2,132 enrolled.
Does Metropolitan State University of Denver consider legacy status?+
No. Metropolitan State University of Denver reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Metropolitan State University of Denver require an essay?+
Metropolitan State University of Denver reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Metropolitan State University of Denver cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $24,176 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $13,803.
What is Metropolitan State University of Denver's graduation rate?+
32% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 127565 · How we use this data
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