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Denver, CO · Denver, CO
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | Colorado State University Global | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $15,327/yr | $16,510/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $12,481/yr | $16,510/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $21,500 | $25,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $12,436/yr | No data reported |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $14,927/yr | No data reported |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $19,539/yr | No data reported |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $23,822/yr | No data reported |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $228/mo | $265/mo |
| Room & board (off campus) | $16,785/yr | $13,048/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,460/yr | $566/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $24,622/yr | $21,201/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $11,124/yr | $9,000/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $30,684/yr | $9,000/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 36% | 27% |
| Students taking federal loans | 28% | 34% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 99% | 98% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 880–1130 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1019 | No data reported |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 17–26 | No data reported |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 19–25 · Math 17–25 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 12,403 | 392 |
| Students accepted | 12,296 | 364 |
| Students who enrolled | 2,132 | 299 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 17% | 82% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 30% | 0% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 3% | 0% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Not considered |
| Class rank | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Required |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 32% | No data reported |
| Freshmen who come back | 63% | 74% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $52,093/yr | $76,813/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $30,445–$75,678 | $51,128–$113,979 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 39% | 46% |
| White students graduating | 37% | No data reported |
| Black students graduating | 24% | No data reported |
| Hispanic students graduating | 27% | No data reported |
| Asian students graduating | 43% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $45,391/yr | $65,131/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 69% | No data reported |
| Graduate on time | 12% | No data reported |
| Pell students who graduate | 29% | No data reported |
| First-gen students who finish | 35% | 50% |
| Low-income students who finish | 34% | 45% |
| Students who transfer out | 29% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $48,919/yr | $73,820/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 18% · Psychology 9% · Health Professions 7% | Business, Management & Marketing 55% · Computer & Information Sciences 33% · Health Professions 4% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 18% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 55% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Psychology — 9% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 33% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Health Professions — 7% of degrees | Health Professions — 4% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 6% of degrees | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 3% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 6% of degrees | Public Administration & Social Service — 2% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $77,333/yr | Management Information Systems and Services — $109,343/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 17% | 33% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 15,002 | 6,563 |
| Students per professor | 14 : 1 | 23 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 1,179 | 3,100 |
| Average professor pay | $10,105/mo | $5,853/mo |
| Full-time professors | 100% | 4.6% |
| Fully online | No | Yes — fully online |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $32,101 | $38,728 |
| Setting | City (large) | City (large) |
| Location | Denver, CO | Denver, CO |
| Region | Rocky Mountains | Rocky Mountains |
| Founded | 1965 | No data reported |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Men | 45% | 48% |
| Women | 55% | 52% |
| White students | 42% | 50% |
| Black students | 8.6% | 12% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 37% | 20% |
| Asian students | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| Two or more races | 5.5% | 4.5% |
| Other / not reported | 2.4% | 6.9% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 40% | 45% |
| Part-time students | 44% | 67% |
| Students age 25+ | 29% | 84% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $8,036/yr | $2,681/yr |
| Endowment | $28.9M | No data reported |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | No — no campus housing | No — no campus housing |
| Meal plan offered | No | No |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Trimester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | No |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | No |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | No |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | No |
| On-campus day care | Yes | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | No |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | No |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | Yes | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | No data reported |
| College sports level | NCAA Division II without football | No intercollegiate athletics reported |
| Football team | No | No data reported |
| Varsity teams | 12 | No data reported |
| Student athletes | 268 | No data reported |
| Athletic scholarships | $2.5M | No data reported |
| Athletics budget | $8.7M | No data reported |
| Athletics revenue | $8.9M | No data reported |
| Recruiting spend | $36,386 | No data reported |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.