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Metropolitan State College of Denver

Denver, Colorado

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Overview

Enrollment

16,995
Metropolitan State College of Denver overview
Location Denver, Colorado
Online mscd.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Large City
Metropolitan State College of Denver overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing No
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Metropolitan State College of Denver, centrally located in Denver, Colorado, is a comprehensive, public institution established in 1965. Offering an urban campus setting, the college has a significant footprint in the heart of the city, adjacent to the Auraria Campus which it shares with two other institutions. Metropolitan State College of Denver, also known as MSU Denver, provides students with a varied academic profile, featuring programs in fields such as aviation, hospitality, criminal justice, and the health professions. The college's application process is typically characterized as being moderately selective. While MSU Denver does not house traditional residence halls on campus, it assists students with finding housing options nearby. The college does not have a particular focus on architectural style, focusing rather on functional and accessible facilities. MSU Denver does not have a historical record of prominence in intercollegiate athletics.

In the most recent statistical year 10,163 prospective students applied, and 9,951 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 1,913 enrolled in the school.  10,003 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 6,992 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $8,445 plus fees of $1,815. Metropolitan State College of Denver is ranked 990 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

3/10

Overall

3/10

Academics

3/10

Resources

3/10

Outcomes

1/10

Value

Metropolitan State College of Denver is rated within the lower 25% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for Metropolitan State College of Denver within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy
Metropolitan State College of Denver overview
SAT 910/1130
ACT 16/23
GPA 3.03

Applications Accepted

97.9% 
Metropolitan State College of Denver overview
Applications Due Jul 1, 2025
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Colorado Resident Tuition

$8,445
In State Costs for Metropolitan State College of Denver
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,460
Other Fees$1,815
Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $12,411
Budget for Other Expenses$6,102
Total One Year Cost$30,233

Out of State Resident Tuition

$26,277
Out of State Costs for Metropolitan State College of Denver
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,460
Other Fees$1,815
Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $12,411
Budget for Other Expenses$6,102
Total One Year Cost$48,065

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$42,600 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

21% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Metropolitan State College of Denver students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 21%
General Studies 9%
Psychology 8%
English and Literature 8%
Visual and Performing Arts 6%

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=127565 IPEDS survey data for Metropolitan State College of Denver.

Current students may use the Metropolitan State College of Denver GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.

Last updated February 24, 2024