Denver, CO · Public university · City (large)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $10,260 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $28,092 | Published rate before aid |
| Books & supplies | $1,460 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $22,428 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $15,602 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $6,826 less than the sticker price — about 30% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-II |
| Men’s varsity sports (5) | Track & Field (92), Baseball (45), Soccer (35), Basketball (15), Tennis (9) |
| Women’s varsity sports (7) | Track & Field (78), Soccer (27), Softball (21), Volleyball (16), Basketball (14), Tennis (9), Golf (7) |
| Softball conference | RMAC |
| Head softball coach | Annie Van Wetzinga |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
Add Metropolitan State University of Denver to your shortlist, score it against other colleges side by side, and plan a campus visit route from your front door with the free My University View map.
University of Colorado Boulder · Colorado State University-Fort Collins · Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs · University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus · Front Range Community College · Pikes Peak State College · University of Colorado Colorado Springs · Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder