# Metropolitan State University of Denver

Public college in Denver, CO. IPEDS ID 127565.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/metropolitan-state-university-of-denver · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/metropolitan-state-university-of-denver.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 99% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $15,327 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 32%; beats 19% of CO colleges and 14% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $52,093; beats 59% of CO colleges and 46% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $12,500

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,481 |
| 30-48k | $12,436 |
| 48-75k | $14,927 |
| 75-110k | $19,539 |
| 110k+ | $23,822 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, in-state. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.76 years on average (13% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $52,093 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $40,610 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,481 | $59,410 | 5.2 years |
| 30-48k | $12,436 | $59,195 | 5.2 years |
| 48-75k | $14,927 | $71,053 | 6.2 years |
| 75-110k | $19,539 | $93,006 | 8.1 years |
| 110k+ | $23,822 | $113,393 | 9.9 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $24,622 in-state; about $44,182 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $11,124 in-state, $30,684 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: not reported; books: $1,460

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 450–570; SAT math: 430–560; ACT: 17–26 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 12,403 applicants, 12,296 admitted, 2,132 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 99%, ACT 17–26 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 99%, ACT 17–23 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (76 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $73,874 | $111,187 | $22,736 |
| Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians | $75,966 | $100,358 | $26,500 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians | $72,334 | $98,267 | $32,000 |
| Management Information Systems | $59,451 | $91,399 | $26,482 |
| Nursing | $77,333 | $86,259 | $30,119 |
| Civil Engineering Technologies / Technicians | $54,677 | $86,131 | $31,998 |
| Economics | not reported | $80,907 | $23,750 |
| Finance | $54,579 | $77,596 | $29,799 |
| Chemistry | $34,417 | $76,759 | $29,318 |
| Accounting | $54,030 | $73,698 | $26,320 |
| Air Transportation | $43,922 | $72,846 | $24,356 |
| Geography | $44,861 | $66,429 | $35,136 |
| Business Administration | $53,001 | $65,387 | $25,800 |
| Mathematics | $48,997 | $65,179 | $33,279 |
| Marketing | $52,216 | $64,069 | $24,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $44,236 | $63,175 | $25,370 |
| Health Administration | $46,461 | $62,250 | $28,000 |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $39,450 | $61,654 | $29,125 |
| Political Science | $39,920 | $60,639 | $23,500 |
| Nutrition Science | $37,213 | $60,395 | $26,750 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $42,196 | $59,502 | $30,700 |
| Writing | $39,526 | $58,918 | $19,998 |
| Biology | $41,018 | $57,920 | $29,587 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | $42,886 | $57,810 | not reported |
| Hospitality Management | $38,351 | $57,312 | $20,500 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $41,161 | $57,096 | $22,292 |
| Biochemistry | $45,799 | $57,065 | not reported |
| Criminal Justice | $44,497 | $56,564 | $26,130 |
| Social Work | $44,015 | $55,915 | $29,578 |
| Human Services | $41,938 | $54,896 | $29,913 |
| Anthropology | $21,930 | $53,125 | $31,135 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | $34,906 | $52,747 | $31,966 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | not reported | $52,735 | not reported |
| Sociology | $42,022 | $52,414 | $26,000 |
| English | $35,487 | $51,955 | $30,000 |
| Special Education | $39,638 | $51,786 | $20,027 |
| Linguistics | $29,803 | $50,926 | $31,023 |
| Public Relations and Advertising | $32,601 | $50,478 | $30,875 |
| Psychology | $37,702 | $50,326 | $24,591 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $40,681 | $49,025 | $27,551 |
| Psychology (Research) | $39,955 | $48,655 | $26,641 |
| History | $42,785 | $48,518 | $34,125 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $41,954 | $47,666 | $28,000 |
| Journalism | $37,644 | $47,460 | $24,500 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | $26,636 | $46,535 | $18,890 |
| Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems | $33,302 | $45,766 | $27,452 |
| Theatre | $28,901 | $42,870 | $28,281 |
| Studio Art | $26,102 | $42,490 | $31,000 |
| Music | $19,797 | $38,957 | $30,971 |
| Environmental / Natural Resources Management and Policy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Communications Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Information Technology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Environmental Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Systems Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Statistics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Behavioral Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Geology / Earth Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Fire Protection | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Entrepreneurship | $45,767 | not reported | $25,666 |
| Human Resources | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Science / Analytics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Construction Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $102,620 (Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO), $104,750 (CO), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Criminal Justice → Police officer: median wage $101,970 (Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO), $97,350 (CO), $76,210 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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