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Metropolitan State University of Denver Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

High

Racial Diversity Index: 57%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at Metropolitan State University of Denver are mainly White with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has high racial diversity. 42% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Metropolitan State University of Denver students
Race Percent of Students
White
58%
Black
6%
Hispanic
22%
Asian
4%
American Indian / Alaskan
1%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
4%
International
0%
Race Unknown
4%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 49%

There are 26% more female students than male students enrolled at Metropolitan State University of Denver with a gender ratio of 56% women to 44% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Metropolitan State University of Denver has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Metropolitan State University of Denver students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
44%
Women
56%
Enrollment by gender for Metropolitan State University of Denver students
Gender Number of Students
Men
8,180
Women
10,273

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 3%

Metropolitan State University of Denver draws 97 percent of students from Colorado, 3 percent from other states, and 0 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Colorado, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Metropolitan State University of Denver students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
97%
Out of State
3%
Foreign
0%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$71,857 per year

48% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

18,453
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 43%
Part-time undergraduates 38.1%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=127565.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026