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.