Metropolitan State University of Denver
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How strong are the academics at Metropolitan State University of Denver?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

14:1
Student to faculty ratio
21
Average class size
11%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Metro State Denver has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 14:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
278
10-19
511
20-29
451
30-39
242
40-49
39
50-99
11
100+
1

Honors Programs

Metropolitan State University of Denver has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Metro State Denver's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Metropolitan State University of Denver:

70%
First-year retention rate
11%
4-year grad rate
29%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Metropolitan State University of Denver's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Business Administration and Management, General
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Accounting
73.8
105.24
136.68
168.12
199.56
231

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other 7
  • Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies 4
  • African-American/Black Studies 3
  • Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies 1
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 133
  • Biochemistry 6
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 2
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 127
  • Accounting 100
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 62
  • Management Information Systems, General 52
  • Finance, General 50
  • Construction Management, General 31
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 31
  • Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other 14
  • Meeting and Event Planning 13
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, General 10
  • Selling Skills and Sales Operations 5
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 4
  • Restaurant/Food Services Management 4
  • Hotel/Motel Administration/Management 4
  • Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations 2
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 1
  • Finance, General 1
  • Business Administration and Management, General 1
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 0
Communication
  • Journalism 10
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 8
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 6
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 6
  • Broadcast Journalism 5
  • Technical and Scientific Communication 4
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other 2
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other 1
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
  • Communications Technology/Technician 21
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 93
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 43
  • Computer Science 1
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 52
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 25
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 15
  • Art Teacher Education 15
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 12
  • Music Teacher Education 11
Engineering
  • Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 13
  • Computer Engineering, General 6
  • Systems Engineering 1
  • Systems Engineering 1
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 31
  • Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians 15
  • Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 11
  • Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician 6
  • Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 1
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 58
  • Rhetoric and Composition 47
  • English Language and Literature, General 2
  • Rhetoric and Composition 1
Foreign Languages
  • Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 19
  • Linguistics 11
  • Linguistics 2
  • Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 2
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 84
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 34
  • Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems, Other 28
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders, General 15
  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 11
  • Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other 10
  • Medical Informatics 4
  • Public Health, General 3
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 0
History
  • History, General 56
  • History, General 7
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 126
  • Fire Services Administration 10
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 4
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 22
  • Statistics, General 5
  • Mathematics, General 1
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 56
  • Nutrition Sciences 35
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 3
  • Behavioral Sciences 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 29
  • Land Use Planning and Management/Development 1
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 56
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 31
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies 2
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 1
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 5
  • Philosophy 2
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 12
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 9
  • Physics, General 7
  • Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General 5
Psychology
  • Research and Experimental Psychology, Other 231
  • Developmental and Child Psychology 45
  • Research and Experimental Psychology, Other 4
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 86
  • Human Services, General 20
  • Human Services, General 20
  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS 20
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 38
  • Anthropology, General 28
  • Sociology, General 15
  • Economics, General 9
  • Geography 6
  • Anthropology, General 2
  • Geographic Information Science and Cartography 2
  • Political Science and Government, General 1
Transportation And Materials Moving
  • Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General 90
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Art/Art Studies, General 25
  • Music, General 24
  • Industrial and Product Design 22
  • Design and Visual Communications, General 16
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 15
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 14
  • Dance, General 9
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation 4
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1
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