Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
11,622 applied, 11,483 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).
What does Metropolitan State University of Denver cost?
$13,803 a year in-state
Out of state: about $34,047 a year
What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $24,176.
Tap your family income:
Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000
$10,475
$30,000–$48,000
$10,862
$48,000–$75,000
$12,961
$75,000–$110,000
$17,896
over $110,000
$22,551
Sticker, in-state
$24,176
In-state, with aid
$13,803
At your income
Out-of-state tuition is $31,784 a year, against $11,540 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $20,244 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
When is Metropolitan State University of Denver due?
Not checked yet
We haven't checked Metropolitan State University of Denver's fall 2027 application deadlines yet. Find them on its admissions site. Go to the college's site
Does Metropolitan State University of Denver need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet
Not sure yet
We haven't checked Metropolitan State University of Denver's fall 2027 rule yet. Metropolitan State University of Denver didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.
What is Metropolitan State University of Denver's acceptance rate?
99% for fall 2024: 11,483 of 11,622 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Metropolitan State University of Denver?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 880 to 1130 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Metropolitan State University of Denver cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $12,961 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $24,176.
How much does Metropolitan State University of Denver cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at Metropolitan State University of Denver is $31,784 a year, against $11,540 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $13,803 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $20,244 tuition gap gives about $34,047 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is Metropolitan State University of Denver's graduation rate?
30% of students finish within six years and 13% within four (IPEDS).
