A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Metropolitan State College of Denver are mainly White with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has high racial diversity. 42% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
58%
|
| Black |
6%
|
| Hispanic |
22%
|
| Asian |
4%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 34% more female students than male students enrolled at Metropolitan State College of Denver with a gender ratio of 57% women to 43% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Metropolitan State College of Denver has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
43%
|
| Women |
57%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
7,274
|
| Women |
9,721
|
Metropolitan State College of Denver serves a very low number of students outside of Colorado, with 97 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
97%
|
| Out of State |
3%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
41% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 43% |
| Part time Undergrads | 38.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=127565 IPEDS survey data for Metropolitan State College of Denver.