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Metropolitan State University of Denver
Admission at Metropolitan State University of Denver is close to open (98.8%), which shifts the homework to outcomes: check the $52,093 median earnings below before the application.
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Metropolitan State University of Denver sits in Denver proper — a public campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it.
Its highest-earning path is Computer Science, where graduates median $111,187 four years out. 35.5% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. Most of its 15,002 undergraduates commute — campus empties by evening — yet 62.9% of first-years return, which says something about what daytime here is worth.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 880 and 1110 — below the CO middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Metropolitan State University of Denver's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Metropolitan State University of Denver received 12,403 applications and admitted 12,296 (99.1%), with 2,132 enrolling.
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 880–1110 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Metropolitan State University of Denver's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 450 | 510 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 500 | 540 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 20 | 23 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Metropolitan State University of Denver compares
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | Colorado median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 98.8% | 86.5% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $11,124 | $12,750 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $52,093 | $53,445 | $53,781 |
At $52,093, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($53,445). Look at Metropolitan State University of Denver's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $11,124 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $30,684. For non-residents, Metropolitan State University of Denver's $30,684 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
Metropolitan State University of Denver is a big school: 15,002 undergraduates at last count.
Fewer than half of Metropolitan State University of Denver students — 31.5% — finish within six years. That number should shape how much debt feels safe.
Top majors by earnings at Metropolitan State University of Denver
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | $111,187 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $100,358 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | $98,267 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $91,399 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $86,259 |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $86,131 |
| Economics | $80,907 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $77,596 |
| Chemistry | $76,759 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $73,698 |
| Air Transportation | $72,846 |
| Geography and Cartography | $66,429 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $65,387 |
| Mathematics | $65,179 |
| Marketing | $64,069 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $63,175 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $62,250 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $61,654 |
| Political Science and Government | $60,639 |
| Nutrition Sciences | $60,395 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $59,502 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $58,918 |
| Biology, General | $57,920 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | $57,810 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $57,312 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $57,096 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $57,065 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $56,564 |
| Social Work | $55,915 |
| Human Services, General | $54,896 |
| Anthropology | $53,125 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $52,747 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $52,735 |
| Sociology | $52,414 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $51,955 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $51,786 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | $50,926 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $50,478 |
| Psychology, General | $50,326 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $49,025 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $48,655 |
| History | $48,518 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $47,666 |
| Journalism | $47,460 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $46,535 |
| Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems | $45,766 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $42,870 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $42,490 |
| Music | $38,957 |
Median earnings for these 49 Metropolitan State University of Denver programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $52,093 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 27 additional Metropolitan State University of Denver programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Metropolitan State University of Denver?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 880–1110 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 98.8% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Metropolitan State University of Denver's acceptance rate?
99.1% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 12,296 admitted from 12,403 applicants.
How much does Metropolitan State University of Denver cost?
In-state tuition is $11,124; out-of-state students pay $30,684. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Metropolitan State University of Denver graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $52,093 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Colorado
- Naropa University — 100% admitted
- University of Northern Colorado — 85.9% admitted
- Regis University — 86.5% admitted
- Colorado State University Pueblo — 94.9% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.