Metropolitan State University of Denver

Denver, CO · Public

Acceptance rate
99%
Average SAT
1,019
ACT midpoint
21
Enrollment
15,002
In-state tuition
$11,124
Out-of-state tuition
$30,684
Avg net price
$15,327
4-yr grad rate

Test scores

Admitted students score between 880 and 1130 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

ACT midpoint: 21

Popular programs at Metropolitan State University of Denver

Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1Research and Experimental Psychology.282
2Business Administration, Management and Operations.182
3Biology, General.180
4Criminal Justice and Corrections.157
5Accounting and Related Services.117
6Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.104
7Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.100
8Marketing.98
9Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.97
10Social Work.95
11Finance and Financial Management Services.79
12Air Transportation.78
13Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.75
14Management Information Systems and Services.75
15Health and Medical Administrative Services.71
16History.71
17Computer Science.70
18Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.68
19Design and Applied Arts.63
20English Language and Literature, General.58

Showing top 20 of 68 programs

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Metropolitan State University of Denver?

Metropolitan State University of Denver has an acceptance rate of 99% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.

What SAT score do I need for Metropolitan State University of Denver?

Admitted students at Metropolitan State University of Denver typically score between 880 and 1130 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Metropolitan State University of Denver cost?

The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Metropolitan State University of Denver is approximately $15,327 per year.

What is the graduation rate at Metropolitan State University of Denver?

4-year graduation rate data for Metropolitan State University of Denver is not currently published.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.