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Metropolitan State University of Denver

B
Exceptional Investment ROI grade · Top 40% value
98.8% Acceptance $15,327 Avg net price 31.5% Graduate $52,093 Median earnings 15,002 Students

At a glance

Basics

Type
Public
Setting
City
Enrollment
15,002 students
Women / Men
54.8% / 45.3%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
98.8%
SAT (mid 50%)
880–1130
ACT (mid 50%)
17–26

Cost

Avg net price
$15,327
Sticker price
$24,622
Tuition (in-state)
$11,124
Tuition (out-of-state)
$30,684

Outcomes

Graduation rate
31.5%
Retention rate
62.9%
Median earnings (10y)
$52,093
Median debt
$21,500 (~$233/mo)

Financial aid

On Pell grants
35.5%
Take federal loans
27.7%

All majors at Metropolitan State University of Denver

82 programs listed in federal data. Every row opens a school-specific page; listings without a positive program signal stay available for users but out of Google's index.

Major
Social Work
Research and Experimental Psychology
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Biology, General
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Accounting and Related Services
Marketing
Nutrition Sciences
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
Health and Medical Administrative Services
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Air Transportation
Finance and Financial Management Services
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Management Information Systems and Services
History
Computer Science
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
Design and Applied Arts
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
Education, General
English Language and Literature, General
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians
Hospitality Administration/Management
Human Services, General
Political Science and Government
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
Journalism
Mathematics
Fine and Studio Arts
Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Construction Management
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians
Music
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
Anthropology
Economics
Sociology
Materials Engineering
Chemistry
Special Education and Teaching
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
Fire Protection
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Geography and Cartography
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services
Philosophy
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
Communications Technologies/Technicians
Physics
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations
Computer Engineering
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Public Health
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Statistics
Medical Illustration and Informatics
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education
Systems Engineering
Behavioral Sciences
Data Analytics
Dance
Human Resources Management and Services
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Psychology, General

Cost & ROI

Is Metropolitan State University of Denver worth it?

Pay $15,327/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $52,093 ten years out — about 3.4× the annual cost. Value grade: B.

Avg net price
$15,327/yr
Median earnings
$52,093/yr (10y out)
Median debt
$21,500~$233/mo
4-year est. cost
$61,308net of aid

Frequently asked questions

What is Metropolitan State University of Denver's acceptance rate?

Metropolitan State University of Denver admits 98.8% of applicants — accessible on admissions, compared to the national average of 72.3%. Most admitted students score in the 880–1130 range on the SAT.

How much does Metropolitan State University of Denver cost per year?

The average annual net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $15,327. The sticker price before any aid is $24,622, so most students receive substantial discounts. Over four years that net cost adds up to roughly $61,308.

How much debt do Metropolitan State University of Denver graduates have?

Graduates leave Metropolitan State University of Denver with a median federal student loan balance of $21,500, which works out to about $233 per month on a standard 10-year repayment plan. About 27.7% of students take federal loans.

Is Metropolitan State University of Denver worth the cost?

Ten years after enrolling, Metropolitan State University of Denver graduates earn a median of $52,093 per year (national median: $50,834). That's about 3.4× the annual net price. EduGradify assigns Metropolitan State University of Denver a value grade of B.

What SAT score do you need for Metropolitan State University of Denver?

Admitted students score 880–1130 on the SAT (middle 50% range, out of 1600). That means a quarter of admits scored above the high end of that range, and a quarter scored below it.

What is the graduation rate at Metropolitan State University of Denver?

31.5% of full-time undergraduates graduate from Metropolitan State University of Denver within six years of enrolling — national average is 49.9%. First-year retention is 62.9%.

What are the most popular majors at Metropolitan State University of Denver?

82 programs are listed in federal data; 80 have positive share data. The largest reported major at Metropolitan State University of Denver is Social Work (8.0%), followed by Research and Experimental Psychology (7.7%).

What percent of Metropolitan State University of Denver students receive financial aid?

35.5% of Metropolitan State University of Denver students receive a federal Pell Grant — the main need-based federal aid program. 27.7% take federal student loans.

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