by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for Metropolitan State University of Denver, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Metropolitan State University of Denver were $11,124 annually. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $30,684. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Required fees account for were $1,989 in-state and $1,989 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,135 | $28,695 |
| Fees | $1,989 | $1,989 |
| Total | $11,124 | $30,684 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and exclude room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The totals here are the list price.
What does Metropolitan State University of Denver charge if you go part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For some context, here is how Metropolitan State University of Denver costs compare against other schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In CO | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Metropolitan State University of Denver sits above the national average.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Visit the Metropolitan State University of Denver Financial Aid page for more.
Below is how tuition at Metropolitan State University of Denver has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $8,280 | $25,761 |
| Two Years Ago | $8,445 | $26,277 |
| One Year Ago | $8,868 | $27,591 |
| Most Recent Year | $9,135 | $28,695 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at MSU Denver has shifted across recent years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition went up 4.0%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $31,911 next year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 3.55%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $11,518. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 3.72%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $31,826.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $11,518 | $31,826 |
| In 2 Years | $11,926 | $33,011 |
| In 3 Years | $12,349 | $34,240 |
| In 4 Years | $12,787 | $35,514 |
| In 5 Years | $13,240 | $36,836 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $134,591, or close to $48,580 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For specifics on financial aid at Metropolitan State University of Denver, check out the Metropolitan State University of Denver Financial Aid page.
