More selective than 12% of Colorado colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
30% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 3% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Metropolitan State University of Denver over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Metropolitan State University of Denver SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Metropolitan State University of Denver is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 450 | 570 |
| SAT math | 430 | 560 |
| ACT composite | 17 | 26 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 880 | 1130 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Metropolitan State University of Denver admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 99% | 450–570 | 430–560 | 17–26 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 99% | 450–570 | 430–540 | 17–23 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Metropolitan State University of Denver compared with other Colorado colleges?
Metropolitan State University of Denver has the 14th-lowest acceptance rate of 16 Colorado colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Colorado Mesa University | 82% | 41% | $15,103 |
| 9 | University of Northern Colorado | 86% | 51% | $17,760 |
| 10 | Regis University | 86% | 61% | $18,397 |
| 11 | Colorado State University-Fort Collins | 89% | 67% | $21,279 |
| 12 | Colorado State University Pueblo | 95% | 40% | $10,051 |
| 13 | University of Colorado Colorado Springs | 97% | 47% | $15,788 |
| 14 | Metropolitan State University of Denver | 99% | 32% | $15,327 |
| 15 | Western Colorado University | 100% | 51% | $16,425 |
| 16 | Naropa University | 100% | 37% | $29,179 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Colorado colleges →
Who enrolls at Metropolitan State University of Denver
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Metropolitan State University of Denver admissions questions
What is the Metropolitan State University of Denver acceptance rate?
Metropolitan State University of Denver accepts 99% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 12,296 of 12,403 applicants were admitted.
Does Metropolitan State University of Denver require the SAT or ACT?
Metropolitan State University of Denver considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 30% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Metropolitan State University of Denver?
The middle 50% of Metropolitan State University of Denver enrolled first-year students scored 880–1130 on the SAT and 17–26 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Metropolitan State University of Denver?
17% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (2,132 of 12,296).
Is Metropolitan State University of Denver getting harder to get into?
Metropolitan State University of Denver accepted 99% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 99% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Metropolitan State University of Denver overview