Cost of MSU Denver
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $24,176 |
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| Tuition and fees, in-state | $11,540 |
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| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $31,784 |
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| Books and supplies | $1,460 |
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| Average net price after aid | $13,803 |
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Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
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| $0–30,000 | $10,475 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $10,862 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $12,961 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $17,896 |
| $110,001+ | $22,551 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with MSU Denver's net price calculator ↗.
Majors and programs at MSU Denver
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (77)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 29 | $84,200 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 170 | $81,813 | $23,583 |
| Computer Science | 176 | $78,903 | $27,000 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 85 | $77,133 | $22,122 |
| Construction Management | 60 | $75,656 | $13,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | 69 | $73,430 | $23,407 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | 114 | $70,172 | $20,676 |
| Fire Protection | 28 | $67,767 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 197 | $64,931 | $21,654 |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 35 | $64,859 | — |
| Air Transportation | 192 | $58,830 | $21,022 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 118 | $58,080 | $15,000 |
| Economics | 16 | $55,556 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 266 | $54,969 | $22,750 |
| Mathematics | 57 | $54,422 | $23,867 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 82 | $54,304 | $14,473 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 94 | $53,530 | $21,133 |
| Marketing | 136 | $53,440 | $25,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 283 | $50,253 | $18,214 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 65 | $49,675 | $24,787 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 94 | $49,666 | $18,120 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 61 | $48,643 | $22,500 |
| Chemistry | 27 | $48,530 | — |
| Social Work | 202 | $48,491 | $22,090 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 29 | $47,005 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 200 | $46,688 | $15,000 |
| Biology | 269 | $46,277 | $21,250 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 131 | $46,136 | $24,910 |
| Human Services | 56 | $46,041 | $18,458 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 25 | $45,977 | — |
| Psychology | — | $45,609 | — |
| History | 122 | $45,332 | $18,500 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 530 | $45,161 | $19,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 169 | $45,155 | $19,827 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 54 | $45,077 | $22,895 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 71 | $44,916 | $15,939 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 23 | $43,786 | — |
| Political Science and Government | 80 | $41,891 | $17,875 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 20 | $40,882 | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 66 | $40,858 | $15,667 |
| English Language and Literature | 129 | $40,111 | $26,693 |
| Journalism | 40 | $38,795 | $14,000 |
| Anthropology | 42 | $38,609 | $25,000 |
| Nutrition Sciences | 70 | $38,178 | $14,628 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 82 | $34,479 | $22,750 |
| Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems | 57 | $33,605 | $19,000 |
| Music | 49 | $28,836 | $23,721 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 6 | — | — |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 9 | — | — |
| Behavioral Sciences | 1 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 21 | — | — |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 1 | — | — |
| Communications Technologies/Technicians | 26 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering | 11 | — | — |
| Dance | 12 | — | — |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | — | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 35 | — | $15,000 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 21 | — | — |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | 1 | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | 8 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 15 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 20 | — | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 18 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 1 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 20 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 20 | — | — |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | 7 | — | — |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 6 | — | — |
| Philosophy | 15 | — | — |
| Physics | 12 | — | — |
| Public Health | 7 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 9 | — | — |
| Sociology | 36 | — | — |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | 5 | — | — |
| Statistics | 7 | — | — |
| Systems Engineering | 4 | — | — |
Certificate programs (20)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Accounting and Related Services | 1 | — | — |
| Air Transportation | 84 | — | $23,537 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 1 | — | — |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education | 1 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | 6 | — | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 2 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 3 | — | — |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | 18 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 2 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 3 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | — | — | — |
| Human Services | 3 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 2 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 27 | — | — |
| Marketing | 4 | — | — |
| Materials Engineering | 66 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 10 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 2 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 23 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 337 | — | — |
Master's degree programs (10)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 56 | $91,342 | $35,074 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 56 | $77,752 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 47 | $71,713 | $41,000 |
| Social Work | 452 | $59,688 | $33,047 |
| Education | 98 | $54,278 | $31,125 |
| Nutrition Sciences | 91 | $30,826 | $37,000 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 12 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 26 | — | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 19 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 19 | — | — |
Graduate certificate programs (7)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Accounting and Related Services | 3 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 19 | — | — |
| Data Analytics | 1 | — | — |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | 31 | — | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | 2 | — | — |
| Nutrition Sciences | 2 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 5 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Colorado
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
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| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | Denver | $10,217 | 75% | $69,387 |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | Fort Collins | $22,247 | 89% | $66,947 |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs | $14,954 | 97% | $61,386 |
| University of Colorado Boulder | Boulder | $23,708 | 78% | $77,574 |
| Colorado State University Global | Denver | $17,732 | 98% | $82,047 |
| Colorado School of Mines | Golden | $32,901 | 61% | $102,077 |
| University of Northern Colorado | Greeley | $18,711 | 86% | $56,980 |
| United States Air Force Academy | USAF Academy | — | 14% | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What is MSU Denver's acceptance rate?
Metropolitan State University of Denver admits 99% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,019 on the SAT.
How much does MSU Denver cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $24,176 a year (tuition and fees: $11,540 in-state, $31,784 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $13,803 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $10,475.
How much do MSU Denver graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $57,612 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 12th of 22 similar colleges in Colorado. The best-paid bachelor's program is electrical/electronic engineering technologies/technicians ($84,200 a year after graduation).
What is MSU Denver's graduation rate?
31% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 63% of first-year students return for a second year.