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Metropolitan State University of Denver Teaching Programs

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a public institution located in Denver, CO. A Major City Center provides a peaceful environment near the excitement of urban amenities.

Metropolitan State University of Denver Rankings

MSU Denver is featured in these rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#14 of 69	State — Colorado
Overall Quality	#29 of 175	Region — Rocky Mountains
Overall Quality	#934 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Metropolitan State University of Denver?

Contact details for MSU Denver can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	Speer Blvd and Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80217-3362
Phone:	3035563058
Website:	www.msudenver.edu/
Admissions:	www.msudenver.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.msudenver.edu/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into MSU Denver?

You can apply to MSU Denver online at: www.msudenver.edu/apply/

MSU Denver is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for MSU Denver

These are the things MSU Denver requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into MSU Denver?

MSU Denver maintains an acceptance rate of 99%, which makes it highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 19% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

20% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at MSU Denver, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 450 and 570. Math scores were between 430 and 560.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 880 to 1130. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at MSU Denver ranged between 17 and 26.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at MSU Denver vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	4,804	4,740	99%
Women	6,463	6,393	99%

Can I Afford Metropolitan State University of Denver?

The average net price after aid at MSU Denver is $14,294. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$9,135
In-State Fees	$1,989
Out-of-State Tuition	$28,695
Out-of-State Fees	$1,989
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$11,124
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$30,684

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 10% of students at MSU Denver receive some form of financial aid (1,625 students).

About 53% of students at MSU Denver receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $8,917 per student.

36% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $4,847.

Student Loan Debt

28% of MSU Denver undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,197 per year.

Metropolitan State University of Denver Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,290 students enrolled at MSU Denver. MSU Denver is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 14,932 undergraduate students at MSU Denver, approximately 46% are male and 54% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Metropolitan State University of Denver undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	642
Black or African American	1,194
Hispanic	5,494
White	6,316
American Indian/Alaska Native	149
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	29
Two or More Races	806
Non-Resident	89

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at MSU Denver break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Colorado	2,133
Arizona	6
California	5
Texas	5
Florida	3

Additionally, approximately 0.6% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Metropolitan State University of Denver Graduate Student Diversity

1,163 of MSU Denver’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Master’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at MSU Denver, approximately 25% are male and 75% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Metropolitan State University of Denver graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	41
Black or African American	67
Hispanic	275
White	662
American Indian/Alaska Native	5
Two or More Races	48
Non-Resident	41

Online Learning at Metropolitan State University of Denver

MSU Denver delivers online programs for students who need flexibility.

7,005 undergraduate students at MSU Denver took at least one online class — of those, 4,049 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 379 students took at least one online class and 466 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Metropolitan State University of Denver

These teaching programs are offered at MSU Denver, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	77	—	—	77
Education, General	—	51	—	51
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	41	—	—	41
Curriculum and Instruction	—	19	—	19
Special Education and Teaching	12	—	—	14
Educational/Instructional Media Design	—	—	—	1

Academic Programs at Metropolitan State University of Denver

MSU Denver offers 28 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

MSU Denver has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.