Metropolitan State University of Denver
MSU Denver
Denver, Colorado 80217-3362
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — excellent value
Metropolitan State University of Denver is a public institution in Denver with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1014, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A large campus of 14.9K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
30% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $52,093 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,294.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History The MSU Denver Jordan Student Success Building opened to students during the Spring 2012 semester Metropolitan State University of Denver was founded in 1965 as an opportunity school.
- •MSU Denver was the first university to advocate for DREAMers to have a chance at higher education by providing in-state tuition rates under the ASSET bill, signed by then Gov.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1014
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
70.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
7.4%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$12,500
Programs (101)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
70%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
114
Peer Average
92
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from CO state average + large city premium
Climate (School Year)
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