Metropolitan State University of Denver

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,280

14.4% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$14,195

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.8%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

88.8%

11,306 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

17,678

59.5% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

29.8%

469 Graduates

About

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a higher education institution located in Denver County, CO. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Metropolitan State University of Denver were General Business Administration & Management (188 degrees awarded), Other Research & Experimental Psychology (183 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (183 degrees).

In 2021, 3,635 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Metropolitan State University of Denver. 59% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,062 degrees), 2.27 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (910 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Metropolitan State University of Denver is $8,280, which is $−14,904 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Metropolitan State University of Denver is $8,280, which is $−14,904 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,195.

In 2021, 53% of undergraduate students attending Metropolitan State University of Denver received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 34% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,280

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Metropolitan State University of Denver was $8,280. The cost of tuition at Metropolitan State University of Denver is $−14,904 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$14,195

2021 Value

4.66%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Metropolitan State University of Denver had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,195. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Metropolitan State University of Denver grew by 4.66%.

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

$11,799

Room and Board

$1,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Metropolitan State University of Denver was of $11,799 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,400. The cost of books and supplies did not change 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

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

34%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

53% of undergraduate students at Metropolitan State University of Denver received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 10.2% with respect to 2020, when 59% 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.

2.8%

2019 Default Rate

126

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Metropolitan State University of Denver was 2.8%, which represents 126 out of the 4492 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 11,306 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 6.14% annual growth. Out of those 11,306 applicants, 10,042 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 88.8% acceptance rate.

There were 17,678 students enrolled at Metropolitan State University of Denver in 2021. 32% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Metropolitan State University of Denver has an overall enrollment yield of 18.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

88.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

10,042

Accepted Out of 11,306

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Metropolitan State University of Denver was 88.8% (10,042 admissions from 11,306 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 83.3%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 6.14%, while admissions grew by 0.0498%..

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 (2021)

585

Scores Submitted (2021)

32% of enrolled first-time students at Metropolitan State University of Denver in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Metropolitan State University of Denver had a total enrollment of 17,678 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Metropolitan State University of Denver is 10,515 students and the part-time enrollment is 7,163. This means that 59.5% 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 48.6% White, 32.6% Hispanic or Latino, 6.55% Black or African American, 4.99% Two or More Races, 4.67% Asian, 0.419% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.153% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Metropolitan State University of Denver in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (23.6%), followed by White Male (23.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (20.7%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (55.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (18.7%) and White Male (10.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

59.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Metropolitan State University of Denver in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 17,678 students. The full-time enrollment at Metropolitan State University of Denver is 10,515 and the part-time enrollment is 7,163. This means that 59.5% of students enrolled at Metropolitan State University of Denver are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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%

2021 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 (2021)

White
8,583 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
5,765 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,158 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Metropolitan State University of Denver is 48.6% White, 32.6% Hispanic or Latino, 6.55% Black or African American, 4.99% Two or More Races, 4.67% Asian, 0.419% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.153% 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 245 students (1.39%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 653 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 (2,062 degrees awarded). There were 2.27 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (910 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Metropolitan State University of Denver is General Business Administration & Management (188 degrees awarded), followed by Other Research & Experimental Psychology (183 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (183 degrees).

In 2021, 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 Transportation (120 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (341 degrees), and English (138 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 (203,353 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (175,470 people), Social workers, all other (157,273 people), Other managers (146,113 people), and Secondary school teachers (119,270 people).

The most specialized majors at Metropolitan State University of Denver in 2021 are Transportation (120 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (341 degrees), English (138 degrees), History (77 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (127 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

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 Surgeons, Physicians, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Metropolitan State University of Denver are Transportation (120 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (341 degrees), English (138 degrees), History (77 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (127 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (484,580 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (265,233 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (167,673 people), Legal services (143,426 people), and Individual & family services (120,154 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 (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
188 degree-majors awarded
Other Research & Experimental Psychology
183 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
183 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Metropolitan State University of Denver was General Business Administration & Management with 188 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

1,491

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

2,144

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 1,491 degrees were awarded to men at Metropolitan State University of Denver, which is 0.695 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,144).

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 2021, 120 degrees were awarded to men at Metropolitan State University of Denver in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.25 times more than the 96 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 262 degrees were awarded to men at Metropolitan State University of Denver in Social Work, which is 9.03 times more than the 29 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

10%

100% Completion Time

28%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 10% 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, 28% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 33% 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 (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Metropolitan State University of Denver is Female and Asian (50% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 3.84% of graduates (18 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2,062 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
910 degrees awarded
Black or African American
202 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Metropolitan State University of Denver is white (2,062 degrees awarded). There were 2.27 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (910 degrees).

2.67% of degree recipients (97 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
1,197 degrees awarded
White Male
865 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
573 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Metropolitan State University of Denver is white female (1,197 degrees awarded). There were 1.38 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (865 degrees).

Operations

Metropolitan State University of Denver employs 235 Professors, 126 Lecturers and 116 Associate professors. Most academics at Metropolitan State University of Denver are Male Professor (124), Female Professor (111), and Female Lecturer (76).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Metropolitan State University of Denver are: Office and Administrative Support, with 479 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 96 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 59 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$8.44M - Federal
$37.5M - State
$342k - Local

As of 2021, Metropolitan State University of Denver received $8.44M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $37.5M from state grants and contracts, and $342k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$118M

2021 Salaries

5.79%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Metropolitan State University of Denver paid a median of $118M in salaries, a 5.79% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$48.7M

Instructional Salaries

566

Number of Employees

In 2021, Metropolitan State University of Denver paid a total of $48.7M to 566 employees working as instructors, which represents 41.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

235 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

479 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Metropolitan State University of Denver were Professor with 235 employees, Lecturer with 126 employees, and Associate professor with 116 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Metropolitan State University of Denver were Office and Administrative Support with 479 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 96 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 59 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Female Lecturer

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Metropolitan State University of Denver was Male Professor with 124 employees, Female Professor with 111 employees, and Female Lecturer with 76 employees.

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