Metropolitan State University of Denver prices its degrees accessibly across the income spectrum. Low-income families pay approximately $12,481 per year in net price, middle-income families see annual costs around $14,927, and higher-income families pay correspondingly more at around $23,822.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $24,622 |
| Tuition and Fees | $30,684 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,460 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$9,295 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $15,327 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $12,481 |
| $30–48k | $12,436 |
| $48–75k | $14,927 |
| $75–110k | $19,539 |
| $110k+ | $23,822 |
Metropolitan State University of Denver prices its degrees accessibly across the income spectrum. Low-income families pay approximately $12,481 per year in net price, middle-income families see annual costs around $14,927, and higher-income families pay correspondingly more at around $23,822. Azimuth ranks Metropolitan State University of Denver #343 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. That standing reflects the university's public-tuition structure and its orientation toward serving cost-sensitive students in the Denver metro area. For families weighing the net price illusion — the gap between a school's published cost and what families actually pay — Metropolitan State University of Denver's income-differentiated pricing is worth examining closely. Need-based aid plays a meaningful role in shaping what students pay. Metropolitan State University of Denver draws a large share of Pell-eligible and first-generation students, and its aid structure is designed to keep net prices manageable for lower-income families. The university participates in federal, state, and institutional aid programs, and Colorado's state grant landscape provides additional support for in-state residents that can further reduce out-of-pocket costs for qualifying families. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $21,500, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $13,743; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $60,186, median federal debt of $21,500 projects to a monthly payment of about $243 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of Metropolitan State University of Denver earn median 4-year earnings of $60,186, placing Metropolitan State University of Denver in the 45.5 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $5,881 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 78.5 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Metropolitan State University of Denver #630 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Research and Experimental Psychology reports 282 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $48,655, ranked #37 nationally in its major. Business Administration, Management and Operations reports 182 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $65,387, ranked #207 nationally in its major. Biology, General reports 180 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $57,920, ranked #172 nationally in its major. Criminal Justice and Corrections reports 157 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $56,564, ranked #73 nationally in its major.
