Metropolitan State University of Denver Acceptance Rate
Denver, Colorado · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 12,403
- Admitted
- 12,296
- Yield
- 17.3%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Metropolitan State University of Denver's acceptance rate has risen from 65.1% in 2014–15 to 99.1% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 6,242 to 12,403 (+99%) over that period.
Its 99.1% rate makes Metropolitan State University of Denver more selective than about 2% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 17 tracked Colorado schools, it is more selective than about 12%.
Metropolitan State University of Denver has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 17.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 6,242 | 4,064 | 65.1% | 1,932 |
| 2015–16 | 6,052 | 3,947 | 65.2% | 1,836 |
| 2016–17 | 7,276 | 4,647 | 63.9% | 2,144 |
| 2017–18 | 11,435 | 7,349 | 64.3% | 2,409 |
| 2018–19 | 13,454 | 7,998 | 59.4% | 2,407 |
| 2019–20 | 13,583 | 8,326 | 61.3% | 2,286 |
| 2020–21 | 12,045 | 10,037 | 83.3% | 2,045 |
| 2021–22 | 11,306 | 10,042 | 88.8% | 1,832 |
| 2022–23 | 10,163 | 9,951 | 97.9% | 1,913 |
| 2023–24 | 12,403 | 12,296 | 99.1% | 2,132 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 7,191 | 7,140 | 99.3% |
| Men | 4,937 | 4,884 | 98.9% |
| Another gender | 275 | 272 | 98.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 450–570 | 30% |
| SAT Math | 430–540 | |
| ACT Composite | 17–23 | 3% |
How Metropolitan State University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Metropolitan State University of Denver's acceptance rate?
Metropolitan State University of Denver's acceptance rate is 99.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (12,296 admitted of 12,403 applicants).
Is Metropolitan State University of Denver test optional?
Metropolitan State University of Denver is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Metropolitan State University of Denver?
Metropolitan State University of Denver received 12,403 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 12,296.
What SAT score do you need for Metropolitan State University of Denver?
Admitted students at Metropolitan State University of Denver typically scored 450–570 on SAT Reading/Writing and 430–540 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Metropolitan State University of Denver getting harder to get into?
Metropolitan State University of Denver has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 65.1% in 2014–15 to 99.1% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.msudenver.edu/.