Metropolitan State University of Denver

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Student to faculty ratio	19 to 1
Acceptance rate	89%
Students retention rate	63%
On-time graduation rate	30%

Located in Denver, Colorado, MSU Denver is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 89% indicates that MSU Denver is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Metropolitan State University of Denver is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at MSU Denver is 19-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Colorado is 16-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at MSU Denver is reported to be 30%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Colorado state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 43% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at MSU Denver is 63% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Colorado is 69%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at MSU Denver do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

88.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,021

Cost of attendance at Metropolitan State University of Denver in 2022 for students from Colorado.

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Colorado's average	$8,123
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$27,502

Cost of attendance at Metropolitan State University of Denver in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Colorado's average	$20,262
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 61 of freshman students at Metropolitan State University of Denver received on average $6,912 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,912

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	663	40%	$4,284	$2,840,115
Other Federal Grant	694	41%	$4,832	$3,353,335
State Grant/Scholarships	676	40%	$3,060	$2,068,655
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	530	32%	$3,033	$1,607,435
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,017	61%	$6,912	$7,029,425

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Metropolitan State University of Denver students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Metropolitan State University of Denver students is 29.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 32.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 26.7%.

29.8%

asian 38.6% 27 students
African American 20.6% 22 students
white 32.5% 249 students
unknown 30.1% 22 students
hawaiian 66.7% 2 students
hispanic 26.6% 122 students
Mixed Race 27.7% 23 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Basketball Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Metropolitan State University of Denver provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Metropolitan State University of Denver offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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