Metropolitan State University of Denver
- 4/10 Overall Rating
- 4 Year
- Denver, CO
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0 reviews
Overview
Total enrollment
18,453- Location Denver, Colorado
- Website msudenver.edu
- Type Public 4 Year
- Setting Large City
- Size Mid-size
- Status Non-profit
- Housing No
- Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
Metropolitan State College of Denver (MSU Denver) occupies an urban campus in downtown Denver, sharing the Auraria Higher Education Center with two other institutions. Located in the heart of Denver's cultural district, the campus provides direct access to the city's business district, government offices, and cultural venues. The institution, established in 1965, operates as a public university primarily serving commuter students from the Denver metropolitan area. MSU Denver maintains a modified open enrollment policy and offers undergraduate and graduate programs with particular strengths in aviation, teaching, social work, and business. The campus features modern classroom buildings, specialized aviation facilities, and laboratory spaces, though most students commute rather than live on campus.
Ratings
Metropolitan State University of Denver is rated within the lower 32% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10.
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Overall Rating4 out of 10
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Academics5 out of 10
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Resources4 out of 10
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Outcomes3 out of 10
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Value1 out of 10
Rankings
Rankings for Metropolitan State University of Denver within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
Admissions
Admission Standards
- SAT (enrolled mid-50) 880/1130
- ACT (enrolled mid-50) 17/26
- GPA 3.03
Acceptance Rate
- Applications Due Jul 1, 2027
- Enrollment Rate 19.1%
- Application Fee $0
Applicant Competition Very Low
Annual Cost to Attend
Colorado Resident Tuition
$11,124Out of State Resident Tuition
$30,684Breakdown
- Tuition $11,124
- Books and Supplies $1,460
- Other Fees $1,989
- Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $16,785
- Budget for Other Expenses $6,232
- Total One Year Cost $37,590
- Tuition $30,684
- Books and Supplies $1,460
- Other Fees $1,989
- Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $16,785
- Budget for Other Expenses $6,232
- Total One Year Cost $57,150
Student Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
Popular majors at Metropolitan State University of Denver are Business, General Studies, and Psychology. 21% of students major in Business, 9% in General Studies, and 8% in Psychology.
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Business 21%
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General Studies 9%
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Psychology 8%
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English and Literature 8%
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Visual and Performing Arts 6%
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=127565.
GPA calculator: Metropolitan State University of Denver GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026