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97.9%Acceptance
$10,780Tuition
14,932Students
30%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$52,093Earnings
Public4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalNCAA Division IIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Admissions Details

Acceptance Rate
97.9%
Average SAT
1,020
SAT Range (25th–75th)
910–1,130
ACT Composite (avg)
20
Total Enrollment
14,932

Admissions Overview

Metropolitan State University of Denver maintains an open admission policy with a 97.91% acceptance rate. Nearly every applicant who meets basic requirements gets in, making this one of the most accessible four-year universities in Colorado. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 910-1130 on the SAT, with an average of 1020. ACT scores average 20. These relatively modest test score requirements reflect the university's mission as an access-oriented institution serving working students and first-generation college attendees. MSU Denver seeks motivated students who value practical, career-focused education over prestige. The school particularly welcomes non-traditional learners, transfer students, and those balancing work with studies in an urban environment.