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# Metropolitan State University of Denver

Public 4-year university in Denver with open admissions, strong focus on business and professional programs, 17,593 students.

## Record

- **Coordinates**: 39.744202, -105.00504

### Summary

Public 4-year university in Denver with open admissions, strong focus on business and professional programs, 17,593 students.

### Description

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a public 4-year institution in Denver, Colorado, serving a large commuter and working student population. The university emphasizes professional preparation, with Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services as its primary undergraduate focus. Located at Speer Boulevard and Colfax Avenue, the institution operates as an accessible entry point to bachelor's degree programs in the Denver metro area.

In-state tuition is $9,135 annually, while out-of-state students pay $28,695. The university enrolls 17,593 students and maintains open admissions, with a 99.1% acceptance rate. This accessibility means the student body reflects a wide range of academic backgrounds and preparation levels.

The 75th percentile SAT Reading score is 570 and SAT Math is 540; the 75th percentile ACT Composite is 23. This institution works best for working adults, first-generation students, and those seeking affordable degree completion in the Denver area. Visit www.msudenver.edu/ for more information.

### Attributes

- **Unit ID**: 127,565
- **State**: CO
- **City**: Denver
- **Address**: Speer Blvd and Colfax Ave
- **Zip Code**: 80217
- **Sector Group**: Public 4-Year or Above
- **Official Website**: www.msudenver.edu/
- **HBCU**: No
- **Tribal College**: No
- **Setting**: City
- **Annual In-State Tuition**: $9,135
- **Annual Out-of-State Tuition**: $28,695
- **Total Cost of Attendance (In-State)**: $9,135
- **Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State)**: $28,695
- **Total Student Enrollment**: 17,593
- **Acceptance Rate**: 99.1%
- **SAT Reading 75th Percentile**: 570
- **SAT Math 75th Percentile**: 540
- **ACT Composite 75th Percentile**: 23
- **Endowment (End of Year)**: $40,273,958
- **Carnegie Classification**: Professions-focused Undergraduate/Graduate-Master's Large/Medium
- **Research Activity Tier**: No research designation
- **Economic Mobility Index**: Higher Access, Medium Earnings
- **Primary Undergraduate Major**: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services