by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a MSU Denver degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how MSU Denver measures up.
MSU Denver is ranked #1,251 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within Colorado, it ranks #18 of 49 for value.
Among the majors MSU Denver offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Other Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems | #1 of 1 |
| Alternative Therapy | #1 of 1 |
| Alternative Medicine & Systems | #2 of 7 |
| Developmental & Child Psychology | #5 of 25 |
| Psychology | #5 of 25 |
| Hospitality / Tourism | #8 of 15 |
| Restaurant/Food Services Management | #8 of 15 |
| Communications / Public Relations | #8 of 11 |
| Technical & Scientific Communication | #8 of 11 |
| Fire Services Administration | #8 of 17 |
Below is the detailed MSU Denver value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Metropolitan State University of Denver is ranked #15 out of #53 in Colorado for quality and #18 out of #49 for Colorado value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the MSU Denver financial aid page to be sure.
Metropolitan State University of Denver is ranked #1,251 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Metropolitan State University of Denver is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at MSU Denver costs about $19,543. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $78,172 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $24,492 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $15,327 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $19,543 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $78,172 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the MSU Denver net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a MSU Denver degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $97,968 | — | — |
| All Students | $78,172 | #1,251 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $61,308 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $97,968 | — | — |
| All Students | $78,172 | #18 | D- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $61,308 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at MSU Denver shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $12,364 |
| $30K–$48K | $12,005 |
| $48K–$75K | $13,276 |
| $75K–$110K | $19,263 |
| Over $110K | $21,812 |
About 54% of MSU Denver undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $8,917 per year. Get more details on the MSU Denver financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average MSU Denver cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.