How much is the Metropolitan State University of Denver tuition? For the academic year 2023-2024, Metropolitan State University of Denver's tuition & fees is $10,780 for Colorado residents and $29,503 for out-of-state students.
With indirect costs not billed by school, such as room & boards and personal living expenses, the total cost of attendance for one academic year is $30,753 for Colorado residents and $49,476 for out-of-state students when a student lives off-campus.
Metropolitan State University of Denver Tuition & Expenses
2022-2023 Rate |
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Colorado Residents Tuition & Fees | $10,780 |
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | $29,503 |
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Books & Supplies Costs | $1,460 |
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Off-campus Room & Board | $12,411 |
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Off-campus Expenses | $6,102 |
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2023-2024 Projection |
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Colorado Residents Tuition & Fees | $10,021 |
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | $27,502 |
How Much Does it Cost to Go to Metropolitan State University of Denver for 4 Years?
For the class of 2027, who entering colleges in 2023, the 4 years tuition & fees is $133,594 at Metropolitan State University of Denver. The estimated tuition rate is based on the changes over last 5 years. With room & board, books, and other personal expenses, the estimated 4 years costs of attendance is -$nan. After receiving financial aid including grants, scholarships, and/or student loans, the 4 years COA is down to -$nan.
The following table computes the 4 years tuition and COA by class of year.
Average Tuition By School Type and Comparison
Compared to four-years schools nationwide, Metropolitan State University of Denver' tuition is much higher than the average tuition of $12,949. Compared to public, four-years colleges in Colorado, its tuition is higher than the average tuition of $17,007.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
Metropolitan State University of Denver | $10,780 | $29,503 |
U.S. Four-years Colleges | $18,570 |
Public Schools | $7,197 | $12,949 |
Private Schools | $20,875 |
Colorado Four-years Colleges | $17,760 |
Public Schools | $7,400 | $17,007 |
Private Schools | $18,069 |
Compare Similar School's Tuition
The next table compares the tuition & fees between Metropolitan State University of Denver and similar schools. The similar colleges are selected by school type & level (public, four-years), ranking, and comparison frequency by our users. The comparison is based on 2022-2023 tuition rate.
| Location | In-State | Out-of-State |
Metropolitan State University of Denver | Denver, CO | $10,780 | $29,503 |
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Eastern Washington University | Cheney, WA | $8,353 | $25,892 |
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California State University-Bakersfield | Bakersfield, CA | $7,696 | $19,576 |
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Truman State University | Kirksville, MO | $9,470 | $17,870 |
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Framingham State University | Framingham, MA | $11,630 | $17,710 |
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University of Alaska Anchorage | Anchorage, AK | $7,566 | $21,693 |
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California State University-Northridge | Northridge, CA | $7,095 | $18,975 |
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Delta State University | Cleveland, MS | $8,605 | $8,605 |
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The University of Texas Permian Basin | Odessa, TX | $10,904 | $23,212 |
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Lincoln University | Jefferson City, MO | $9,290 | $16,882 |
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California State University-Dominguez Hills | Carson, CA | $7,064 | $18,944 |
Tuition Trends Over Past 10 Years
The undergraduate tuition & fees of Metropolitan State University of Denver has increased by 57.49% over the past 10 years from $17,837 to $29,503. The graduate tuition & fee has increased by -17.30% from $15,714 to $12,714.
The living costs increased by -3.78% last year and 59.70% over the past 10 years.
Financial Aid and COA
At Metropolitan State University of Denver, 16,057 students (97%) received grant or scholarship from the federal government, state or local government, the institution, and other sources. The average amount of grant/scholarship received is $5,100.
After receiving financial aid, the cost of attendance (COA) at Metropolitan State University of Denver is $44,376 for students living off-campus.
For beginning students (i.e. first-time freshmen), 1,519 students received any type of financial aid including grants/scholarship and student loans. The average amount of grant/scholarship for the first-time students is $5,930 and the average amount of student loans is $5,773.
The financial aid data is based on 2021-2022 statistics from IPEDS.
Admission Stats and Requirements to Apply
Metropolitan State University of Denver's acceptance rate is 88.82%. A total of 11,306 applicants applied to and 10,042 students were accepted. Of the admitted students, 1,832 enrolled finally, and the yield (i.e. enrollment rate) is 18.24%.
To apply to Metropolitan State University of Denver, 4 items are required - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Secondary school record and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and 1 items are recommended to submit - Completion of college-preparatory program. SAT and ACT scores are considered during the admissions process but are not required to be submitted.
SAT and ACT Scores
The SAT and ACT scores are considered but not required to apply to Metropolitan State University of Denver. The average SAT score of the enrolled first-time students is 1,025 and the average ACT score (ACT composite) is 21.
Its SAT score is lower than the national average score of 1,174. The ACT score is slightly lower than the national average score of 25.
| Average | 25th | 75th |
SAT Total | 1,025 | 910 | 1,140 |
National Average | 1,174 | | |
Colorado Average | 1,172 | | |
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SAT EBRW | 520 | 460 | 580 |
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SAT Math | 505 | 450 | 560 |
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ACT Composite | 21 | 18 | 24 |
National Average | 25 | | |
Colorado Average | 25 | | |
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ACT Math | 20 | 16 | 24 |
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ACT English | 21 | 17 | 24 |
Student Population
Metropolitan State University of Denver has a total of 16,995 students including 15,848 undergraduate and 1,147 graduate students. By gender, there are 7,537 male students and 10,141 female students attending Metropolitan State University of Denver. The school offers online degree programs and 4,246 students enrolled online exclusively (24.98% of all students).
| Total | Male | Female |
Total | 17,678 |
7,537 | 10,141 |
Undergraduate | 16,515 |
7,286 | 9,229 |
Graduate | 1,163 |
251 | 912 |
Directory & Academic Information
Directory Information |
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Address | Speer Blvd and Colfax Ave, Denver, CO |
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Phone | 303-556-3058 |
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WEB | www.msudenver.edu/ |
Degree & Programs |
Degree | Undergraduate, Graduate |
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Program Offered | 113 Programs |
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Online Program Offered | 1 Online Programs |
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Graduate Program Offered | 7 Graduate Programs |
Academic Stats |
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Acceptance Rate | 99.00% |
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Yield | 17.00% |
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Student Population | 16,995 |
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Graduation Rate | 28% |
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Transfer-out Rate | 29% |
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Retention Rate | 63% (Full-time), 43% (Part-time) |
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Students to Faculty Ratio Rate | 16 to 1 |
Faculty & Staffs |
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Number of Faculties | 558 (Full-time), 611 (Part-time) |
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Number of Staffs | 1,297 (Full-time), 621 (Part-time) |
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Average Faculty Salary | $66,493 |
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Average Staff Salary | $69,445 |