Metropolitan State University of Denver
Admissions
Interested in attending Metropolitan State University of Denver?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Metropolitan State University of Denver, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Metropolitan State University of Denver?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Metro State Denver accepted 81% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 10,101 people applied and 8,241 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Metropolitan State University of Denver:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 19% ended up enrolling at Metropolitan State University of Denver, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Metropolitan State University of Denver by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Metro State Denver considers:
Considered
- Academic GPA
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Extracurricular Activities
- Recommendation(s)
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
- Standardized Test Scores
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Class Rank
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Metropolitan State University of Denver?
Grades
Students who recently attended Metropolitan State University of Denver as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 2.53. 6% of freshmen who attended Metro State Denver were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 5% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Metro State Denver is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Metropolitan State University of Denver. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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