- Acceptance rate: 99% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 450–570 reading and writing, 430–560 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 17–26 composite
- Average net price: $13,727 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Metropolitan State University of Denver reported: an acceptance rate of 99% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 17–26.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Metropolitan State University of Denver reviews each application.
Metropolitan State University of Denver GPA requirements
Metropolitan State University of Denver requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Metropolitan State University of Denver hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Metropolitan State University of Denver acceptance rate
Metropolitan State University of Denver admitted 11,483 of 11,622 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 99%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Metropolitan State University of Denver (formerly Metropolitan State College of Denver) is a public 4-year university in Denver, Colorado, with 17,274 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Metropolitan State University of Denver in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 450 | 510 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 500 | 560 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 22 | 26 |
| ACT English | 19 | 22 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 22 | 25 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1019 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Metropolitan State University of Denver looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Metropolitan State University of Denver awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $13,727 a year at Metropolitan State University of Denver in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is it easy to get into Metropolitan State University of Denver?
For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Metropolitan State University of Denver admitted 99% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How important is GPA for getting into Metropolitan State University of Denver?
A lot: Metropolitan State University of Denver requires high school GPA, high school record and high school class rank. It considers college preparatory program and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the acceptance rate at Metropolitan State University of Denver?
Metropolitan State University of Denver's acceptance rate was 99% for fall 2024: it admitted 11,483 of 11,622 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA does Metropolitan State University of Denver look for?
Metropolitan State University of Denver requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Can I get into Metropolitan State University of Denver with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Metropolitan State University of Denver admitted 99% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Does Metropolitan State University of Denver require the SAT or ACT?
No. Metropolitan State University of Denver is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 20% sent SAT scores and 2% sent ACT scores.
What SAT and ACT scores do Metropolitan State University of Denver students have?
The middle 50% of Metropolitan State University of Denver's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 450–570 in reading and writing and 430–560 in math; ACT composite 17–26, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Does Metropolitan State University of Denver accept AP credit?
Yes. Metropolitan State University of Denver awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
How much does Metropolitan State University of Denver cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $13,727 a year at Metropolitan State University of Denver in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does it matter at Metropolitan State University of Denver if a parent went there?
No. Metropolitan State University of Denver doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Metropolitan State University of Denver's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Metropolitan State University of DenverU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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