What Metropolitan State University of Denver costs
Metropolitan State University of Denver charges $11,124 a year in published tuition and fees for Colorado residents, about $5,562 a semester, and $30,684 a year for students from other states, about $15,342 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $24,622 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $15,602 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Metropolitan State University of Denver takes part in the Western Undergraduate Exchange, so students from other western states may pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition. See the full WUE list →
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Getting into Metropolitan State University of Denver
For fall 2024, Metropolitan State University of Denver received 11,622 applications and admitted 11,483 students, and 2,196 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 880 and 1130.
What Metropolitan State University of Denver students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at Metropolitan State University of Denver (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 231 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 133 |
| Business Administration and Management | 127 |
| Criminal Justice / Safety Studies | 126 |
| Accounting | 100 |
| Computer Science | 93 |
| Aeronautics / Aviation / Aerospace Science and Technology | 90 |
| Social Work | 86 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near Metropolitan State University of Denver
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus, Denver, Colorado: about 1 miles away
- Regis University, Denver, Colorado: about 4 miles away
- University of Denver, Denver, Colorado: about 5 miles away
- Colorado School of Mines, Golden, Colorado: about 12 miles away
- University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, Colorado: about 23 miles away
- University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado: about 49 miles away
Colleges like Metropolitan State University of Denver
Large public universities with the same campus setting (big city), closest in size and nearest in region:
- University of Nevada–Reno, Reno, Nevada: 15,599 undergraduates
- University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico: 17,244 undergraduates
- University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona: 42,537 undergraduates
- University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii: 15,029 undergraduates
- Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan: 15,587 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is Metropolitan State University of Denver's acceptance rate? 98.8% for fall 2024: 11,483 of 11,622 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at Metropolitan State University of Denver? $11,124 a year for in-state students and $30,684 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Is Metropolitan State University of Denver part of WUE? Yes. It is on WICHE's September 2026 list of Western Undergraduate Exchange colleges. Requirements vary by college, so check with Metropolitan State University of Denver about how to apply and which programs qualify.
How many students go to Metropolitan State University of Denver? About 15,000 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What SAT scores do Metropolitan State University of Denver students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 880–1130.
What is the campus setting at Metropolitan State University of Denver? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a big city.
Sources
- College Navigator: Metropolitan State University of Denver (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: Metropolitan State University of Denver
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
