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Metropolitan State University of Denver

Denver, Colorado · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$45,391

Acceptance Rate

99%

Graduation Rate

30%

Annual Tuition

$10,780

At a Glance

Total Students

14,932

Retention Rate

70%

Faculty Ratio

14

Financial Aid

30%

Median Debt

$21,500

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Public

Institution Overview

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 99.1%. The university enrolls 14,932 students. The in-state tuition is $10,780. The median debt for graduates is $21,500, and 29.6% of students receive financial aid.

Graduation rates are 29.5%, and the retention rate is 70.4%. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $44,523. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $45,391, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $52,093.

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.

Metropolitan State University of Denver 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. Approximately 29.6% of students receive financial aid.

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Campus Location

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 99.1%.