Metropolitan State University of Denver

www.msudenver.edu

Add Comparison

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,445

1.99% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$14,805

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.0414%

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

97.9%

10,163 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

16,995

58.9% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

29%

543 Graduates

About

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a higher education institution located in Denver County, CO. In 2022, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Metropolitan State University of Denver were Other Research & Experimental Psychology (239 degrees awarded), General Biological Sciences (180 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (171 degrees).

In 2022, 3,626 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Metropolitan State University of Denver. 60.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,972 degrees), 1.94 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1,017 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Metropolitan State University of Denver is $8,445, which is $−15,551 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Metropolitan State University of Denver was 0.0414%, corresponding to 2 out of the 4828 total borrowers.

About the photo: University of Rochester, Rush Rhees Library across Eastman Quad

Photo by Peter

Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Masters Colleges and Universities

Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Metropolitan State University of Denver is $8,445, which is $15,551 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,805.

In 2022, 97% of undergraduate students attending Metropolitan State University of Denver received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 32% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,445

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Metropolitan State University of Denver was $8,445. The cost of tuition at Metropolitan State University of Denver is $−15,551 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Metropolitan State University of Denver (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$14,805

2022 Value

4.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Metropolitan State University of Denver had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,805. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Metropolitan State University of Denver grew by 4.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of Metropolitan State University of Denver (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,160

Room and Board

$1,460

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Metropolitan State University of Denver was of $13,160 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 11.5% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,460. The cost of books and supplies increased by 4.29% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Metropolitan State University of Denver (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

97%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

32%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

97% of undergraduate students at Metropolitan State University of Denver received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 83% with respect to 2021, when 53% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Metropolitan State University of Denver (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.0414%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Metropolitan State University of Denver was 0.0414%, which represents 2 out of the 4828 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Metropolitan State University of Denver received 10,163 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 10.1% annual growth. Out of those 10,163 applicants, 9,951 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 97.9% acceptance rate.

There were 16,995 students enrolled at Metropolitan State University of Denver in 2022. 32% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Metropolitan State University of Denver has an overall enrollment yield of 19.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

97.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

9,951

Accepted Out of 10,163

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Metropolitan State University of Denver was 97.9% (9,951 admissions from 10,163 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 88.8%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants declined by 10.1%, while admissions declined by 0.906%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Metropolitan State University of Denver (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

32%

Submission Percentage (2022)

606

Scores Submitted (2022)

32% of enrolled first-time students at Metropolitan State University of Denver in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Metropolitan State University of Denver had a total enrollment of 16,995 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Metropolitan State University of Denver is 10,003 students and the part-time enrollment is 6,992. This means that 58.9% of students enrolled at Metropolitan State University of Denver are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Metropolitan State University of Denver, both undergraduate and graduate, is 45.5% White, 34.8% Hispanic or Latino, 7.06% Black or African American, 5.25% Two or More Races, 4.56% Asian, 0.718% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.194% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Metropolitan State University of Denver in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (22.2%), followed by White Male (22.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (21.6%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (52.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (17.6%) and White Male (10.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

58.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Metropolitan State University of Denver in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 16,995 students. The full-time enrollment at Metropolitan State University of Denver is 10,003 and the part-time enrollment is 6,992. This means that 58.9% of students enrolled at Metropolitan State University of Denver are enrolled full-time compared with 67.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Metropolitan State University of Denver (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

63%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Metropolitan State University of Denver was 63%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Metropolitan State University of Denver had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Metropolitan State University of Denver (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
7,729 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
5,920 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,200 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Metropolitan State University of Denver is 45.5% White, 34.8% Hispanic or Latino, 7.06% Black or African American, 5.25% Two or More Races, 4.56% Asian, 0.718% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.194% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 51.2% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 203 students (1.19%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 772 more women than men received degrees from Metropolitan State University of Denver. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Metropolitan State University of Denver is white (1,972 degrees awarded). There were 1.94 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1017 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Metropolitan State University of Denver is Other Research & Experimental Psychology (239 degrees awarded), followed by General Biological Sciences (180 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (171 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Metropolitan State University of Denver, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Public Administration and Social Service (341 degrees awarded), Transportation (95 degrees), and English (126 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Metropolitan State University of Denver are Elementary & middle school teachers (194,190 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (193,036 people), Social workers, all other (165,297 people), Other managers (149,016 people), and Secondary school teachers (135,521 people).

The most specialized majors at Metropolitan State University of Denver in 2022 are Public Administration and Social Service (341 degrees awarded), Transportation (95 degrees), English (126 degrees), History (71 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (56 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Metropolitan State University of Denver are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Metropolitan State University of Denver are Public Administration and Social Service (341 degrees awarded), Transportation (95 degrees), English (126 degrees), History (71 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (56 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Metropolitan State University of Denver are Elementary & secondary schools (496,028 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (278,774 people), Legal services (155,431 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (131,227 people), and Individual & family services (123,823 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Metropolitan State University of Denver.

Most Common (2022)

Other Research & Experimental Psychology
239 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
180 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
171 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Metropolitan State University of Denver was Other Research & Experimental Psychology with 239 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Metropolitan State University of Denver according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,427

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

2,199

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 1,427 degrees were awarded to men at Metropolitan State University of Denver, which is 0.649 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,199).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Metropolitan State University of Denver by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 100 degrees were awarded to men at Metropolitan State University of Denver in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.98 times less than the 102 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 265 degrees were awarded to men at Metropolitan State University of Denver in Social Work, which is 9.46 times more than the 28 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

11%

100% Completion Time

32%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 11% of students graduating from Metropolitan State University of Denver completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 32% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 37% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (46.9%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Metropolitan State University of Denver is Female and Asian (46.9% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.95% of graduates (16 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
1,972 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1,017 degrees awarded
Black or African American
186 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Metropolitan State University of Denver is white (1,972 degrees awarded). There were 1.94 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1017 degrees).

2.01% of degree recipients (73 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
1,175 degrees awarded
White Male
797 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
658 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Metropolitan State University of Denver is white female (1,175 degrees awarded). There were 1.47 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (797 degrees).

Operations

Metropolitan State University of Denver employs 246 Professors, 131 Lecturers and 106 Associate professors. Most academics at Metropolitan State University of Denver are Male Professor (131), Female Professor (115), and Female Lecturer (78).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Metropolitan State University of Denver are: Office and Administrative Support, with 558 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 94 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 59 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$10.5M - Federal
$71.3M - State
$186k - Local

As of 2022, Metropolitan State University of Denver received $10.5M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $71.3M from state grants and contracts, and $186k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$132M

2022 Salaries

11.8%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Metropolitan State University of Denver paid a median of $132M in salaries, a 11.8% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.79% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 5.84% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$49.2M

Instructional Salaries

571

Number of Employees

In 2022, Metropolitan State University of Denver paid a total of $49.2M to 571 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11.3M (31.2%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

246 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

558 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Metropolitan State University of Denver were Professor with 246 employees, Lecturer with 131 employees, and Associate professor with 106 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Metropolitan State University of Denver were Office and Administrative Support with 558 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 94 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 59 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Female Lecturer

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Metropolitan State University of Denver was Male Professor with 131 employees, Female Professor with 115 employees, and Female Lecturer with 78 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Metropolitan State University of Denver.

Keep Exploring

Eastern Kentucky University

University

Tarleton State University (228529)

University

University of North Georgia

University

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

University

Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (213783)

University