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Metropolitan State University of Denver

Denver, Colorado · Public · Founded N/A

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$45,391

Acceptance Rate

99%

Graduation Rate

30%

Annual Tuition

$10,780

At a Glance

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Total Students

14,932

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Retention Rate

70%

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Faculty Ratio

14

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Financial Aid

30%

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Median Debt

$21,500

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Campus Setting

City

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Institution Type

Public

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Founded

N/A

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Institution Overview

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 99.1% and a student body of 14,932. The in-state tuition is $10,780. The university has a retention rate of 70.4% and a graduation rate of 29.5%.

One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $44,523, increasing to $45,391 after five years, and $52,093 after ten years. The median debt for graduates is $21,500, and 29.6% of students receive financial aid.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$45k

1 YEAR

$45k

5 YEARS

$52k

10 YEARS

Top 51% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Metropolitan State University of Denver graduates earn a median salary of $44,523. Five years after graduation, the median salary is $45,391. Ten years after graduation, the median salary increases to $52,093. The median debt for graduates is $21,500.

The university has a 99.1% acceptance rate. The graduation rate is 29.5%, and the retention rate is 70.4%. The in-state tuition is $10,780. Nearly 30% of students receive financial aid.

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Campus Location

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Denver, Colorado

Denver, CO 80217-3362

Metropolitan State University of Denver is located in Denver, Colorado. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metropolitan State University of Denver has an acceptance rate of 99%.