Paying for Metropolitan State University of Denver

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$10,780 5.07%	$29,503 5.02%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$10,635 1.06%	$12,714 -2.17%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Metropolitan State University of Denver (Metropolitan State University of Denver) are $10,780 for Colorado residents and $29,503 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,198 based on out-of-state tuition rate. The tuition & fee has risen more than 5% this year (2024) at Metropolitan State University of Denver.

97% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $5,100. It could cover 17.29% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $27,939 for Colorado residents and $46,662 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

Metropolitan State University of Denver's 4-year tuition is $48,596 for Colorado residents and $132,517 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $145,181 for Colorado residents and $229,102 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Metropolitan State University of Denver is $10,780 for Colorado residents and $29,503 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 5.07% for Colorado residents and increased by 5.02% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($9,590) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,198.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of Metropolitan State University of Denver is $11,326 for Colorado residents and $30,985 for out-of-state students, a 5.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Metropolitan State University of Denver Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	OFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$10,260	$28,092	$18,513
2023-2024	$10,780	$29,503	$20,799
Change % 2023-2024	5.07%	5.02%	12.35%
2024-2025	$11,326	$30,985	$23,367

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $10,635 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $12,714. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is around the average amount ($10,292) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,479.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Metropolitan State University of Denver is $10,748 for Colorado residents and $12,438 for out-of-state students , a 2.2% decrease compared to 2024's rate.

Metropolitan State University of Denver Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	OFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$10,523	$12,996	$18,513
2023-2024	$10,635	$12,714	$20,799
Change % 2023-2024	1.06%	-2.17%	12.35%
2024-2025	$10,748	$12,438	$23,367

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Metropolitan State University of Denver. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $296 for Colorado residents and $920 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $511 for Colorado residents and $627 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$282	$876
	2023-2024	$296	$920
	2024-2025	$311	$966
Graduate	2022-2023	$509	$647
	2023-2024	$511	$627
	2024-2025	$513	$608

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Metropolitan State University of Denver?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Metropolitan State University of Denver is $48,596 for Colorado residents and $132,517 for out-of-state students.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

Metropolitan State University of Denver 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$11,302	$11,849	$12,422	$13,023	$48,596
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$30,887	$32,336	$33,853	$35,441	$132,517
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$11,849	$12,422	$13,023	$13,654	$50,948
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$32,336	$33,853	$35,441	$37,103	$138,733
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$12,422	$13,023	$13,654	$14,315	$53,414
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$33,853	$35,441	$37,103	$38,844	$145,241
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$13,023	$13,654	$14,315	$15,007	$55,999
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$35,441	$37,103	$38,844	$40,666	$152,054
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$13,654	$14,315	$15,007	$15,734	$58,710
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$37,103	$38,844	$40,666	$42,574	$159,187

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $145,181 for Colorado residents and $229,102 for out-of-state students.

Metropolitan State University of Denver 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$34,291	$35,592	$36,930	$38,322	$145,181
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$53,876	$56,079	$58,376	$60,771	$229,102
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$35,592	$36,945	$38,338	$39,786	$150,708
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$56,079	$58,376	$60,771	$63,267	$238,493
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$36,945	$38,353	$39,802	$41,309	$156,456
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$58,376	$60,771	$63,267	$65,870	$248,283
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$38,353	$39,817	$41,324	$42,893	$162,435
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$60,771	$63,267	$65,870	$68,583	$258,490
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$39,817	$41,340	$42,908	$44,540	$168,654
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$63,267	$65,870	$68,583	$71,412	$269,132

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 97% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $124,781 for Colorado residents and $208,702 for out-of-state students.

Metropolitan State University of Denver 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$29,191	$30,492	$31,830	$33,222	$124,781
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$48,776	$50,979	$53,276	$55,671	$208,702
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$30,492	$31,845	$33,238	$34,686	$130,308
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$50,979	$53,276	$55,671	$58,167	$218,093
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$31,845	$33,253	$34,702	$36,209	$136,056
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$53,276	$55,671	$58,167	$60,770	$227,883
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$33,253	$34,717	$36,224	$37,793	$142,035
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$55,671	$58,167	$60,770	$63,483	$238,090
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$34,717	$36,240	$37,808	$39,440	$148,254
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$58,167	$60,770	$63,483	$66,312	$248,732

	In-State	Out-of-State
Metropolitan State University of Denver	$10,780	$29,503
University of Colorado Boulder	$15,556	$41,943
Colorado State University-Fort Collins	$13,009	$33,765
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus	$10,017	$28,209
Front Range Community College	$4,740	$16,974
Arapahoe Community College	$4,308	$16,542