Overview
Student Population
Located in Denver, Colorado, Metropolitan State College of Denver is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 12,045 prospective students applied, and 10,037 were granted admission. Of those admitted 2,045 enrolled in the school. 11,748 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 7,338 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $7,236 plus fees of $1,457. Metropolitan State College of Denver is ranked 878 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Metropolitan State College of Denver is rated within the lower 24% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Metropolitan State College of Denver within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#878 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#387 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#11 in Best Colleges in Colorado
#9 in Best Public Colleges in Colorado
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#26 in Best Value Colleges in Colorado
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 870/1090 |
| ACT | 14/20 |
| GPA | 3.06 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 19, 2022 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $25 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Colorado Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 |
| Other Fees | $1,457 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $11,799 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $6,141 |
| Total One Year Cost | $28,033 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 |
| Other Fees | $1,457 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $11,799 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $6,141 |
| Total One Year Cost | $43,307 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| 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.