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Metropolitan State University of DenverDenver, CO |
Main Address890 Auraria Parkway Denver, CO 80204-2005 https://www.msudenver.edu/ |
Admission OfficeCampus Box 16 Box 173362 Denver, CO 80217 (303) 556-3058 Fax : (720) 778-5794 admissions@msudenver.edu Contact : Vaughn Toland Executive Director of Admissions and Outreach |
Type of SchoolLarge Public university liberal arts college 4-year school Coed Regionally Accredited North Central Association of Colleges and Schools College Board Member College Board Code: 4505 |
Quick FactsRegular Application Deadline : July 1 Total undergraduates : 19,194 First-time degree-seeking freshmen : 2,435 Percentage of financial need met (average) : 44.0% Average financial aid package : $8,005.00 In-State Tuition : $9,093.00 Out-of-State Tuition : $24,367.00 |
School CalendarSemester |
Degrees AvailableCertificate Bachelor's Master's |
SettingVery Large City (>500k) Urban Commuter campus |
Other CharacteristicsChild care center shared with Community College of Denver and University of Colorado Denver. Degree completion programs offered at off-campus sites in Englewood. |
AdmissionRegular application due: Jul 1 Priority application due : -- College will notify student of admission : -- Student must reply to acceptance by : -- Housing deposit due : -- |
TestsSAT Reasoning/ACT Score report due : Aug 1 SAT subject score report due : -- |
Financial AidFinancial Aid Application due : Jul 21 Financial Aid Priority Application due : Mar 15 College will notify student : Dec 1 Student must reply : -- |
Transfer StudentsTransfer Application closing date : -- College will notify student of transfer decision by : -- Transfer priority application date : -- Transfer student must reply : -- Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms : -- Transfer priority financial aid deadline : -- College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about : -- Student must reply to financial aid decision by : -- |
Learning EnvironmentCalendar type : Semester Degrees Offered in : Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's degrees Returning for sophomore year : 67.0% |
Accreditation and AssociationsNorth Central Association of Colleges and Schools Regionally Accredited College Board Member |
Most Popular MajorsBachelor's |
All MajorsLevels at which colleges offer undergraduate majors are designated by these letters : A = Associate degree, B = Bachelor's degree, C = Certificate degree, D = Doctor degree, M = Master degree Agriculture & Related Sciences Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies Biological & Biomedical Sciences Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Communication, Journalism & Related Programs Computer & Information Sciences, Support Services Education Engineering Engineering Technologies/Technicians English Language, Literature & Letters Foreign Language, Literatures & Linguistics Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences History Mathematics & Statistics Military Technologies Multi & Interdisciplinary Studies Natural Resources & Conservation Parks, Recreation & Fitness Studies Philosophy & Religious Studies Physical Sciences Psychology Public Administration & Social Services Security & Protective Services Social Sciences Transportation & Materials Moving Visual & Performing Arts |
Learning outside the classroomMany colleges offer special programs like the opportunity to study abroad or participate in internships to get on-the-job training. Nearly all colleges provide extra academic help or tutoring to students who need it. |
Special Study OptionsAccelerated Program Cooperative Education Double Major Dual Enrollment of High School Students Honors Program Independent Study Internships Liberal Arts/Career Combination Student-Designed Major Teacher Certification Cross-Registration |
Off-Campus Study OptionsStudy Abroad Washington Semester |
Extended Class AvailabilityExtensive evening or early morning classes Saturday Classes Distance Learning |
Computer Services700 Public computers, available in: Computer Center, Libraries, Student Center Computer repair service available on campus Wireless network available |
Campus General InformationSize : Large Unique Facilities : art galleries, CAD/CAM laboratory, world indoor airport Very Large City Urban Commuter Campus Total undergraduates : 19,194 First-time degree-seeking freshmen : 2,435 Degree-seeking undergrads : 18,461 Graduate enrollment : 886 |
Student General InformationAll students average age : 25 Full time students average age : 24 In state students : 96.0% Out of state students : 4.0% Part Time students : 34.0% Percentage of males : 46.0% Percentage of females : 54.0% |
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Race/EthnicityTwo or more races : 5.0% Black African American : 6.0% Asian : 4.0% Hispanic/Latino : 30.0% Race Ethnicity Unknown : 2.0% White : 50.0% |
Other Activities & OrganizationsStudent Newspaper : The Metropolitan Student Newspaper URL : www.metnews.org |
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Housing Options |
Additional Housing OptionsCar is allowed for freshman Pet is not allowed in the Dorm |
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General AthleticsTeam Name : Roadrunners Sport Member : NCAA |
Sport's Levels AvailableIntercollegiate Intramural Club Scholarship NCAA Division II |
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Counseling And WellnessAlcohol/substance abuse counseling Chaplain/spiritual director Career counseling Economically disadvantaged students services Employment services for undergraduates Financial aid counseling Health services Legal services On-campus daycare Personal counseling Placement services for graduates Adult (re-entering) student services/programs Veteran's counselor Women's services |
Additional Programs for Students with DisabilitiesComprehensive services for students with learning disabilities Services and/or facilities for hearing impaired Services and/or facilities for speech or communications disorders Services and/or facilities for visually impaired Wheelchair Accessibility |
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Academic Support ProgramsPre-admission summer program Tutoring Writing center Study skills assistance |
Activity Name |
Available on Campus |
Campus Ministries |
N |
Choral Groups |
Y |
Concert Band |
N |
Dance Activity |
Y |
Drama/Theater |
Y |
Film Society |
N |
Fraternities |
Y |
Government or Political Activity |
Y |
International Student Organization |
Y |
Jazz Band |
Y |
Literary Magazine |
Y |
Marching Band |
N |
Model United Nations |
N |
Music Ensembles |
Y |
Musical Theater |
Y |
Opera |
N |
Pep Band |
Y |
Radio Station |
Y |
Sororities |
Y |
Student Newspaper |
Y |
Symphony Orchestra |
N |
Television Station |
Y |
Yearbook |
N |
Sport Name |
Levels Available |
Badminton |
Men's Club Women's Club |
Baseball |
Men's Intercollegiate Men's Scholarship Men's NCAA Division II |
Basketball |
Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's Scholarship Women's Scholarship Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's NCAA Division II Women's NCAA Division II |
Cheerleading |
Women's Intramural |
Cross-Country |
Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's NCAA Division II Women's NCAA Division II |
Diving |
Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate |
Golf |
Women's Intercollegiate Women's NCAA Division II |
Handball |
Men's Intramural Women's Intramural |
Ice Hockey |
Men's Club |
Lacrosse |
Men's Intramural Men's Club |
Racquetball |
Men's Intramural Women's Intramural |
Rugby |
Men's Intramural Men's Club |
Skiing |
Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Club Women's Club |
Soccer |
Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's Scholarship Women's Scholarship Men's NCAA Division II Women's NCAA Division II |
Softball |
Women's Intercollegiate Women's Intramural Women's NCAA Division II |
Tennis |
Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's Scholarship Women's Scholarship Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's NCAA Division II Women's NCAA Division II |
Track: Indoor |
Men's NCAA Division II Women's NCAA Division II |
Track: Outdoor |
Men's NCAA Division II Women's NCAA Division II |
Volleyball |
Women's Intercollegiate Women's Scholarship Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Women's NCAA Division II |
Water Polo |
Men's Club Women's Club |
Other Sports : aikido
General Applying InformationApplication Fee: $25.00 Application fee notes: Paper/Online Application Fee Waiver Available: Yes Additional application fee information: Paper application fee may be waived for applicants with financial need Total applicants : 13,526 Admitted : 8,270 Enrolled : 2,230 Somewhat selective 61.0% of applicants admitted Applied early admission : -- Admitted early admission : -- Applied early action : -- Admitted early action : --
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Very ImportantAcademic GPA |
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ImportantClass Rank Rigor of secondary school record Standardized Test Scores |
ConsideredApplication Essay Recommendations |
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Test Policies for Admission DecisionsRequired: SAT or ACT |
Test Policies for placementSAT Reasoning Test ACT Institution's own exam |
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SAT score use policyInformation not supplied by college |
Other Test PoliciesTest scores are only required of those applicants under the age of 20. |
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A note from the collegeACT/SAT, GPA, and class rank important. ACT/SAT not required of those submitting GED. Open admission for applicants 20 years of age and older who are high school graduates, have GED, or have 30 transferable credits. |
High school class rank of incoming freshmenTop Tenth : 2.0% Top Quarter : 14.0% Top Half : 47.0% Bottom Half : 53.0% Bottom Quarter : 21.0% |
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GPAs of incoming freshmen3.5 - 3.74 : 12.0% 3.25 - 3.49 : 15.0% 3.00 - 3.24 : 15.0% 2.50 - 2.99 : 29.0% 2.00 - 2.49 : 13.0% 1.00 - 1.99 : 2.0% Below 1.00 : 1.0% |
SAT Evidence Based Reading & Writing700 - 800 : 2.0% 600 - 699 : 13.0% 500 - 599 : 39.0% 400 - 499 : 40.0% 300 - 399 : 6.0% For the SAT, we don't yet have information on the percent of freshmen in each score range. We'll post that information when it's available in spring 2017. |
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SAT Math700 - 800 : 1.0% 600 - 699 : 10.0% 500 - 599 : 42.0% 400 - 499 : 36.0% 300 - 399 : 11.0% For the SAT, we don't yet have information on the percent of freshmen in each score range. We'll post that information when it's available in spring 2017. |
ACT Composite30 - 36 : 3.0% 24 - 29 : 21.0% 18 - 23 : 49.0% 12 - 17 : 27.0% |
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ACT Math30 - 36 : 2.0% 24 - 29 : 23.0% 18 - 23 : 35.0% 12 - 17 : 40.0% |
ACT English30 - 36 : 5.0% 24 - 29 : 17.0% 18 - 23 : 41.0% 12 - 17 : 34.0% 6 - 11 : 3.0% |
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Advanced Placement Program (AP) InformationOffers credit for AP Exams : Yes Offers placement into higher-level courses for AP Exams : Yes Offers sophomore standing for qualifying AP scores : Yes AP credit policy depends on student’s major, school, or program : Yes From the college: Students who have performed satisfactorily in special college-level courses while in high school, and who have passed appropriate Advanced Placement examinations conducted by the College Entrance Examination Board may have official scores submitted to the Office of Admissions for consideration of college credit. |
Course Name |
Required |
Recommended |
History |
0 |
0 |
English |
0 |
4 |
Math |
0 |
4 |
Science |
0 |
3 |
Social Studies |
0 |
3 |
Foreign Language |
0 |
1 |
Academic Electives |
0 |
2 |
Science Lab |
0 |
2 |
Test Subjects |
Middle 50% of First-Year Students |
SAT Math |
440 - 550 |
SAT Evidence Based Reading & Writing |
440 - 560 |
ACT Composite |
17 - 23 |
Exam |
Min Score Required |
Number of Credits (By semester credits) |
Equivalent Course(s) |
Applicable Program |
Art History |
3 |
3 |
ARTH 1600 |
All |
|
4 |
6 |
ARTH 1600, 1700 |
All |
Biology |
3 |
8 |
BIO 1080,1081, 1090 & 1091 |
All |
Calculus AB |
3 |
4 |
MTH 1400 |
All |
|
4 |
4 |
MTH 1410 |
All |
Calculus BC |
3 |
4 |
MTH 1400 |
All |
|
4 |
8 |
MTH 1410 & 2410 |
All |
Chemistry |
3 |
5 |
CHE 1800 & 1801 |
All |
|
4 |
10 |
CHE 1800,1801,1810 & 1811 |
All |
Comparative Government and Politics |
3 |
3 |
psc 1010 |
All |
Computer Science A |
3 |
4 |
CS 1050 |
All |
Computer Science Principles |
3 |
4 |
CS 1030 |
All |
English Language and Composition |
3 |
3 |
ENG 1010 |
All |
English Literature and Composition |
3 |
3 |
ENG 1100 |
All |
|
4 |
6 |
ENG 1010, 1100 |
All |
Environmental Science |
3 |
3 |
ENV 1200 |
All |
European History |
3 |
3 |
-- |
All |
|
4 |
6 |
HIS 1045, Elective |
All |
French Language and Culture |
3 |
8 |
FRE 1020, 2110 |
All |
|
4 |
11 |
FRE 1020, 2010, 2110 |
All |
|
5 |
14 |
FRE 1020, 2010, 2020, 2110 |
All |
German Language and Culture |
3 |
11 |
GER 1020, 2010, 2020 |
All |
|
4 |
14 |
GER 1020, 2010, 2020, 2110 |
All |
|
5 |
17 |
GER 1020, 2010, 2020, 2110, 2120 |
All |
Human Geography |
3 |
3 |
GEG 1300 |
All |
Macroeconomics |
3 |
3 |
ECO 2010 |
All |
Microeconomics |
3 |
3 |
ECI 2020 |
All |
Physics 1 |
3 |
5 |
PHY 2010, 2030 |
All |
Physics 2 |
3 |
5 |
PHY 2020, 2040 |
All |
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism |
3 |
5 |
PHY 2331, 2341 |
All |
Physics C: Mechanics |
3 |
5 |
PHY 2311, 2321 |
All |
Psychology |
3 |
3 |
PSY 1001 |
All |
Spanish Language and Culture |
3 |
11 |
SPA 1020, 2010 & 2020 |
All |
|
4 |
14 |
SPA 1020, 2010, 2020 & 2110 |
All |
|
5 |
17 |
SPA 1020, 2010, 2020, 2110 & 2120 |
All |
Spanish Literature and Culture |
3 |
11 |
SPA 1020, 2010 & 2020 |
All |
|
4 |
17 |
SPA 1020, 2010, 2020, 2110 & 2120 |
All |
Statistics |
3 |
4 |
MTH 1210 |
All |
United States Government and Politics |
3 |
3 |
PSC 1010 |
All |
United States History |
3 |
3 |
HIS 1210 |
All |
|
4 |
6 |
HIS 1210 & 1220 |
All |
World History: Modern |
3 |
3 |
HIS 1030 |
All |
|
4 |
6 |
HIS 1030 & 1040 |
All |
Exam |
Minimum Grade for Credit |
Credit Hours Awarded |
American Government |
56 |
3 |
American Literature |
55 |
3 |
Analyzing and Interpreting Literature |
60 |
3 |
Biology |
57 |
3 |
Calculus with Elementary Functions |
54 |
3 |
Chemistry |
63 |
4 |
College Algebra |
54 |
3 |
College Composition |
50 |
3 |
College Mathematics |
50 |
3 |
English Literature |
55 |
3 |
French I |
50 |
10 |
French II |
62 |
16 |
German I |
50 |
10 |
German II |
63 |
16 |
History of United States I |
50 |
3 |
History of United States II |
50 |
3 |
Human Growth and Development |
50 |
3 |
Humanities |
50 |
6 |
Information Systems and Computer Applications |
66 |
3 |
Introduction to Educational Psychology |
50 |
3 |
Introductory Psychology |
50 |
3 |
Introductory Sociology |
58 |
3 |
Natural Science |
50 |
6 |
Pre Calculus |
54 |
3 |
Principles of Macroeconomics |
62 |
3 |
Principles of Management |
50 |
3 |
Principles of Marketing |
62 |
3 |
Principles of Microeconomics |
61 |
3 |
Social Sciences and History |
50 |
6 |
Spanish I |
50 |
10 |
Spanish II |
66 |
16 |
Western Civilization I |
50 |
3 |
Western Civilization II |
50 |
3 |
Financial Aid Distribution & Stats% of scholarship / grants : 49.0% % of loans / jobs : 51.0% % of freshmen with need who received financial aid : 91.0% % Applied for need-based aid : 79.0% % Judged to have need : 88.0% % that were offered aid : 82.0% % that had need fully met : 4.0% % of need met : 44.0% Average 1st year financial aid package : $8,005.00 Avg non need-based aid : $2,476.00 Avg need-based scholarship or grant award : $7,164.00 Avg need-based loan : $3,094.00 Avg indebtedness at graduation : $20,770.00 |
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Financial Aid DeadlinesFinancial Aid Priority Deadline : Mar 15 Regular Financial Aid Deadline : Jul 21 Financial Aid Notification Date : Dec 1 |
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Contact InformationFinancial aid contact name : Thad Spaulding |
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Financial Aid FormsDomestic first-year financial aid applicants must submit the following forms, if applicable: FAFSA |
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Need-based financial aid determined byAcademics Alumni Affiliation Art Athletics Leadership Minority Status Music/Drama State/District Residency |
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Non need-based financial aid determined byAcademics Art Athletics Leadership Minority Status Music/Drama State/District Residency |
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Work Study ProgramsNights For part-time students Weekends |
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Tuition payment plansCredit card payment Deferred payment Installment payment |
Cost Category |
On Campus |
Off Campus |
At Home |
In-state tuition and fees: |
$9,093.00 |
$9,093.00 |
$9,093.00 |
Out-of-state tuition and fees: |
$24,367.00 |
$24,367.00 |
$24,367.00 |
Room only: |
-- |
$11,799.00 |
$2,520.00 |
Books and supplies: |
$1,400.00 |
$1,400.00 |
$1,400.00 |
Estimated personal expenses: |
-- |
$4,476.00 |
$4,323.00 |
Transportation expenses: |
$1,665.00 |
$1,665.00 |
$1,665.00 |
Estimated Total In-state: |
$12,158.00 |
$28,433.00 |
$19,001.00 |
Estimated Total Out-of-state: |
$27,432.00 |
$43,707.00 |
$34,275.00 |
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Sport |
Male |
Female |
Baseball |
Available |
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Basketball |
Available |
Available |
Soccer |
Available |
Available |
Tennis |
Available |
Available |
Volleyball |
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Available |
Credit InformationMinimum number of credits: 13 Minimum college GPA (on a 4.0 scale): -- Lowest grade earned for course that may be transferred for credit (on a 4.0 scale): 2 Maximum credits/courses from a 2-year institution: 64 Maximum credits/courses from a 4-year institution: 90 Minimum credits transfers must complete to earn bachelor's degree: 30 |
Admission Requirements (Required)College Transcript(s) |
Students who applied for transferTotal students who applied for transfer: 4,481 Transfers admitted percentage: 94.0% Transfers admitted: 4,218 Transfers enrolled percentage: 43.0% Transfers enrolled: 1,949 Students who applied for transfer from 2 year schools: 56.0% Students who applied for transfer from 4 year schools: 44.0% |
Terms in which transfer students may enrollFall Spring Summer |
Transfers accepted as1st semester freshman 2nd semester freshman Sophomore Junior Senior |
Services for students transferring IN from another schoolAdvisor Orientation Pre-admission transcript evaluation (determination of what courses will transfer) Re-entry advisor |
Services for students transferring OUT of this schoolTransfer advisor Transfer center |
Special RequirementsStudents with 30 transfer credits guaranteed admission and not required to submit high school transcripts or GED scores. Test scores, minimum college GPA required only of students under age 20. |
Admission for International StudentsApplication fee: $40.00 |
Annual College CostsTuition and Fees: $24,367.00 Room & Board(on-campus): -- Room & Board(off-campus): $11,799.00 Additional estimated expenses: -- Costs per credit hour: -- |
Financial AidInternational students eligible for need based aid International students eligible for non-need based aid Total Amount Awarded: $969,956.00 Number of enrolled international undergraduates received aid: 230 |
Tests for International StudentsTOEFL Required of non-resident alien applicants TOEFL (internet-based test) average score: -- TOEFL (internet-based test) minimum score: -- TOEFL (paper) average score: -- TOEFL (paper) minimum score: -- |
Services for International StudentsEnglish as a Second Language Program On Campus for International Students Special International Student Orientation Program International Student Adviser |