Metropolitan State University of Denver Demographics & Diversity Overview

55%
Minority Students
56%
Female Students
0%
International
37
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Metropolitan State University of Denver has a diverse student body with 55% students of color and 0% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
45.0%(8,861)
Hispanic
35.5%(7,004)
African American
7.3%(1,441)
Asian
4.4%(875)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%(160)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(39)
Two or More Races
5.4%(1,070)
Unknown
1.3%(259)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color55%
Total Enrollment21,129
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

Metropolitan State University of Denver offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Metropolitan State University of Denver has a gender distribution of 56% female students and 44% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
43.5%(8,789)
Women
54.7%(11,050)
Other
1.8%(353.5)

Gender Statistics

Men8,789

42% of total enrollment

Women11,050

52% of total enrollment

Other353.5

2% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Metropolitan State University of Denver serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 31% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 24% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
17.2%(2,822)
18-19
19.1%(3,139)
20-21
18.1%(2,974)
22-24
16.3%(2,672)
25+
29.4%(4,823)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
3.9%(45)
22-24
18.4%(214)
25+
77.7%(904)

Age Diversity Insights

31%

Traditional Age (18-21)

24%

Non-Traditional (25+)

6%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Metropolitan State University of Denver attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 139% in-state residents, -39% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
100.0%(2,251)
International
0.0%(1)

Regional Representation

In-State2,251

139% of student body

International1

0% of student body

States Represented

37 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

55%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

56%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

24%

Non-Traditional Age