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MSU Denver Graduation Rate & Retention Rates

7% 4-Year Graduation Rate
32% 6-Year Graduation Rate
61% Retention Rate

Metropolitan State University of Denver 2023 Graduation & Retention Report

How many MSU Denver first-year students return for their second year? How many graduate and how long does it take them? On this page we'll explore MSU Denver retention rates, graduation rates, drop out rates and more.

MSU Denver Retention Rate

61% Freshmen Retention Rate
Below Average Retention Rate

The percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year is tracked as the freshmen retention rate.

With 61% students making it past their freshmen year, MSU Denver has freshmen retention rates similar to the national average.

Nationwide, the average first to second year retention rate is 70.57%.

When looking at just colleges and universities in Colorado, the average is 70.70%.

MSU Denver Retention  61 out of 100
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Colorado Retention  71 out of 100
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Retention Rate
MSU Denver61%
Nationwide70.57%
Colorado70.70%
Low retention rates may be a signal that a lot of students plan on transferring after a year or two. Is that the case here?

MSU Denver Graduation Rates

32% 6-Year Graduation Rate
33.78% Transfer Rate
28.70% Dropout Rate

How many of the estimated 2,361 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?

After four years 7% of the cohort graduated. After six years 32% had completed their degree, and 35% after eight years.

The official graduation rate of MSU Denver is 32%. This is the percentage of students who completed their degree within 150% of the published time. That means six years for a standard bachelor's degree program.

The average MSU Denver student takes 4.92 years to graduate with their bachelors.

Four Year Graduation Rate  19%
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Six Year Graduation Rate  32%
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Eight Year Graduation Rate  35%
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MSU Denver Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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Completion WithinUndergraduatesPercentage
Four Years1,43219%
Six Years2,36132%
Eight Years2763%
Did Not Complete4,84065%
The non-completers rate is anyone who is not still enrolled at the institution after eight years. Both transfer students and drop-outs could be included in this group.
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MSU Denver Drop Out Rate

Approximately 4840 students or 65% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.

What happened to the 4840 students who did not complete their degree?

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Non-CompletionsUndergraduatesPercentage
Still Enrolled671.4%
Transferred252652.2%
Dropped Out2,14644.3%

MSU Denver Graduation Rates by Race/Ethnicity

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Race/EthnicityGraduation Rate
American Indian or Alaskan Native40%
Asian36%
Black / African-American21%
Hispanic31%
International56%
Multi-Ethnic24%
Unknown25%
White34%

Some Students Take More Time To Graduate

First-time, full-time students, under the age of 25 are known as traditional students. These students are more likely to graduate in four years than so called 'non-traditional' students that includes part-time students, transfer students, or adult learners. Some schools cater to non-traditional students and it may affect their overall graduation rates.

Traditional Students:

First-time, full-time students under the age of 25.

Non-Traditional Students:

Any student that is not first-time, full-time, and under the age of 25.

The majority of students at MSU Denver are considered 'traditional students' who are first-time attending full-time.

How does this school do graduating the type of student you are most concerned bout?

First-Time / Full-Time MSU Denver Graduation Rates

27% First-Time, Full-Time
27% 6-Year Grad Rate
Low Grad Rate

First-time / full-time students at Metropolitan State University of Denver represent 27% of the students in the class of 2015, and 22.79% of MSU Denver bachelor's degree graduations.

With a four-year graduation rate of 7%, first-time students in the MSU Denver class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.

After six years, the MSU Denver graduation rate was 27%, and by the eight year mark, 32% of the cohort had completed their degree.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for first-time undergraduates attending classes full-time is 37.92% after four years, 46.43% after six years, and 47.82% after eight years.

Four Year Graduation Rate  7 out of 100
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Six Year Graduation Rate  27 out of 100
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Eight Year Graduation Rate  32 out of 100
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MSU Denver First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

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First-Time / Full-Time CompletionsMSU DenverNationwide
Four Years7%37.92%
Six Years27%46.43%
Eight Years32%47.82%

First-Time / Full-Time MSU Denver Drop Out Rates

1377 first-time / full-time students or 68% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

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First-Time / Full-Time Non-CompletionsUndergraduatesPercentage
Still Enrolled674.87%
Transferred65247.35%
Dropped Out65947.86%

First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

10% First-Time, Part-Time
10% 6-Year Grad Rate
Low Grad Rate

First-time / part-time students at Metropolitan State University of Denver represent 9.51% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six-year graduation rate of 10%, first-time, part-time students in the MSU Denver class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.

After eight years, the graduation rate was 14%.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for first-time undergraduates attending classes part-time is: 14.37% after four years, 21.59% after six years, 23.72% after eight years.

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Eight Year Graduation Rate  14 out of 100
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First-Time / Part-Time MSU Denver Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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First-Time / Part-Time CompletionsMSU DenverNationwide
Four Years1%14.37%
Six Years10%21.59%
Eight Years14%23.72%

First-Time / Part-Time MSU Denver Drop Out Rates

608 first-time / part-time students or 86% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

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First-Time / Part-Time Non-CompletionsUndergraduatesPercentage
Still Enrolled243.95%
Transferred24840.79%
Dropped Out33655.26%

Non First-Time / Full-Time Students

37% Returning, Full-Time
45% 6-Year Grad Rate
Average Grad Rate

2763 MSU Denver students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 36.95% of the students in the class of 2015.

Non first-time students could include transfer students or adults who have returned to school after an absense.

With a six year graduation rate of 45%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate lower than the national average for students in this category.

After eight years, the graduation rate was 47%.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for non first-time undergraduates attending classes full-time is: 49.57% after four years, 53.83% after six years, and 55.07% after eight years.

Six Year Graduation Rate  45 out of 100
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Eight Year Graduation Rate  47 out of 100
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MSU Denver Non First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

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Returning / Full-Time CompletionsMSU DenverNationwide
Four Years0%49.57%
Six Years45%53.83%
Eight Years47%55.07%

Non First-Time / Full-Time MSU Denver Drop Out Rates

1455 non first-time / part-time students or 53% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

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First-Time / Part-Time Non-CompletionsUndergraduatesPercentage
Still Enrolled322.20%
Transferred86759.59%
Dropped Out55638.21%

Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

26% Returning, Part-Time
26% 6-Year Grad Rate
Good Grad Rate

1977 MSU Denver students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 26.44% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six year graduation rate of 26%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate lower than the national average.

After eight years, the graduation rate was 29%.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for non first-time undergraduates attending classes part-time is: 36.03% after six years, 36.03% after eight years.

Six Year Graduation Rate  26 out of 100
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Eight Year Graduation Rate  29 out of 100
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MSU Denver Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

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Returning / Part-Time CompletionsMSU DenverNationwide
Four Years0%30.46%
Six Years26%36.03%
Eight Years29%37.80%

Non First-Time / Part-Time MSU Denver Drop Out Rates

1400 non first-time / part-time students or 71% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

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Returning / Part-Time Non-CompletionsUndergraduatesPercentage
Still Enrolled463.29%
Transferred75954.21%
Dropped Out59542.50%

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