At a glance
Average net price
$15,327
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
31.5%
Admission rate
99%
Undergrad size
15,002
In-state tuition
$11,124
Out-of-state tuition
$30,684
Cost of attendance
$24,622
Median earnings (10y)
$52,093
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,019
- ACT midpoint
- 21
- Retention
- 62.9%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
27 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (27%), social sciences (21%), business (17%).
- STEM17%
- Health6%
- Business17%
- Humanities & arts27%
- Social sciences21%
- Trades & services13%
- Business16.8%~2,520 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Liberal arts11.1%~1,662 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology9.1%~1,361 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~947 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~686 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Transportation4.5%~675 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Computer science4.5%~671 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~671 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Education4.3%~641 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~636 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~533 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- English3.5%~518 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences3.2%~483 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~449 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~444 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Engineering tech2.1%~315 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History1.8%~276 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering1.8%~267 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~246 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communication1.6%~246 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~222 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~188 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics0.9%~134 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~104 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~69 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~24 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~15 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Bachelor's | 532 | $34,388 | $26,641 |
| Social Work. | Master's | 424 | $43,767 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 316 | $45,469 | $25,800 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 314 | $34,512 | $29,587 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 310 | $39,189 | $26,130 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 216 | $35,408 | $22,292 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 214 | $48,409 | $26,320 |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 211 | $34,646 | $29,578 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 183 | $62,686 | $30,119 |
| Air Transportation. | Bachelor's | 180 | $40,969 | $24,356 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 172 | $35,499 | $30,700 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 171 | $39,954 | $24,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 167 | $37,116 | $27,551 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 152 | $68,483 | $22,736 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 146 | $47,504 | $29,799 |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor's | 137 | $50,437 | $26,482 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 130 | $35,904 | $34,125 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 127 | $35,317 | $30,000 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Bachelor's | 121 | $41,372 | $28,000 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Bachelor's | 114 | $37,230 | $19,998 |
| Education, General. | Master's | 107 | $43,481 | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. | Bachelor's | 101 | $38,609 | $20,500 |
| Nutrition Sciences. | Master's | 96 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 96 | $36,119 | $29,125 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor's | 92 | $58,535 | $32,000 |
| Nutrition Sciences. | Bachelor's | 91 | $32,738 | $26,750 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 89 | $37,549 | $23,500 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Bachelor's | 82 | — | — |
| Human Services, General. | Bachelor's | 77 | $36,960 | $29,913 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | Bachelor's | 73 | — | $25,666 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 71 | $28,208 | $31,000 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 67 | $42,189 | $33,279 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 67 | $60,241 | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | Bachelor's | 62 | $32,791 | $31,023 |
| Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems. | Bachelor's | 62 | $25,289 | $27,452 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 59 | — | — |
| Journalism. | Bachelor's | 58 | $31,765 | $24,500 |
| Construction Management. | Bachelor's | 57 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 54 | — | $28,000 |
| Air Transportation. | Undergraduate certificate | 54 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Metropolitan State University of Denver
Metropolitan State University of Denver is a very large institution located in Denver, Colorado, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 15,002 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Liberal arts, Psychology.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Metropolitan State University of Denver — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $15,327 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $11,124 for in-state students and $30,684 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $24,622 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 31.5%, a average completion outcome. 62.9% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $52,093 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Metropolitan State University of Denver confers degrees and certificates across 27 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Liberal arts, Psychology. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (27% of credentials), social sciences (21% of credentials), business (17% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Metropolitan State University of Denver accepts 99% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,019. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 21.
Location & campus
Set in Denver, Colorado (city), Metropolitan State University of Denver draws students from across Colorado and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Metropolitan State University of Denver
Q.How much does Metropolitan State University of Denver cost?
The average net price at Metropolitan State University of Denver is $15,327 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $24,622.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Metropolitan State University of Denver?
Metropolitan State University of Denver has a 6-year graduation rate of 31.5% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Metropolitan State University of Denver?
Metropolitan State University of Denver admits 99% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Metropolitan State University of Denver graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Metropolitan State University of Denver graduate earns $52,093 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Metropolitan State University of Denver?
Published tuition is $11,124 in-state and $30,684 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Metropolitan State University of Denver located?
Metropolitan State University of Denver is located in Denver, Colorado (ZIP 80217).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Metropolitan State University of Denver at their official website.