Applying to Metropolitan State University of Denver

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
99.14%	1,010

Metropolitan State University of Denver's acceptance rate is 99.14% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 12,403 students applied and 12,296 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Metropolitan State University of Denver.

Metropolitan State University of Denver's acceptance rate places 13rd out of 20 Colorado colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,010 and the ACT score is 20 at Metropolitan State University of Denver. Metropolitan State University of Denver's SAT score ranks 9th out of 13 Colorado colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to Metropolitan State University of Denver, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Metropolitan State University of Denver is 99.14% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 17.34%. 4,937 men and 7,191 women applied to Metropolitan State University of Denver and 4,884 men and 7,140 women students were accepted.

275 applicants who has another gender applied and 272 were accepted.

Among them, 920 men and 1,111 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Metropolitan State University of Denver.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Metropolitan State University of Denver
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	12,403	4,937	7,191	275	0
Admitted	12,296	4,884	7,140	272	0
Enrolled	2,132	920	1,111	101	0
Acceptance Rate	99.14%	98.93%	99.29%	98.91%	-
Yield	17.34%	18.84%	15.56%	37.13%	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Metropolitan State University of Denver 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 634 students (30% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 65 students (3%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Metropolitan State University of Denver.

The median SAT score is 1,010 with 510 SAT EBRW and 500 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 570 and the 25^th percentile is 450. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 540 and 25^th percentile is 430 .

The median ACT composite score is 20 with 75^th percentile score of 23 and 25^th percentile score of 17 at Metropolitan State University of Denver. The median ACT math score is 19 and the ACT English score is 21.

The SAT and ACT scores at Metropolitan State University of Denver are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,094, ACT: 22 - public master's college and university with larger programs).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Metropolitan State University of Denver
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	880	1010	1110
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	450	510	570
SAT Math	430	500	540
ACT Composite	17	20	23
ACT Math	16	19	24
ACT English	16	21	24

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

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First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 2,132 first-year students enrolled in Metropolitan State University of Denver. The proportion of full-time students is 71.29% and part-time students is 28.71%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 43.15% and women students is 52.11%. 4.74% of students has another gender.

The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Metropolitan State University of Denver.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Metropolitan State University of Denver
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender
Total	2,132	920	1,111	101
Full-time	1,520	666	788	66
Part-time	612	254	323	35

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Rank, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Metropolitan State University of Denver. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Metropolitan State University of Denver.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Metropolitan State University of Denver Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Required
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The next table provides general admission information for applying to Metropolitan State University of Denver.

Admission Information for Applying to Metropolitan State University of Denver
Open Admission Policy	No
Admission Information	www.msudenver.edu/admissions/
Online Application	www.msudenver.edu/apply/
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within and/or outside a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master

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