Student Population Overview
Metropolitan State University of Denver educates a diverse community of 16,995 students, with 15,848 pursuing undergraduate degrees and 1,147 engaged in advanced graduate studies.
Total Enrollment
16,995
All students across all programs
Student-Faculty Ratio
16:1
Students per faculty member
Academic Level Distribution
Enrollment Type
Metropolitan State University of Denver has a predominantly full-time student body with 59% of students being full-time and 41% being part-time, totaling 16,995 students across all enrollment types.
Full-Time vs Part-Time
59% Full-Time
41% Part-Time
10,003
Full-Time Students
6,992
Part-Time Students
Academic Level
93% Undergraduate
7% Graduate
15,848
Undergraduate
1,147
Graduate
Age Distribution
For undergraduates at Metropolitan State University of Denver, the majority of students fall in the 25+ age range with 5,435 students, but also includes 541 students in the Under 18 range, 3,134 students in the 18-19 range, 3,196 students in the 20-21 range, 3,542 students in the 22-24 range. For graduate students, the distribution shows 985 students in the 25+ age group, with 7 in the 20-21 category, 155 in the 22-24 category.
Undergraduate Age Distribution
Graduate Age Distribution
Gender Distribution
Metropolitan State University of Denver has more women than men with 8,816 female students and 7,032 male students enrolled.
Men
7,032
41%
Women
8,816
52%
Geographic Origin
Metropolitan State University of Denver has 137% (2,132 students) from in-state Colorado, and 0% (1 students) from international locations.
Regional Distribution
Additional Demographics
First-Time Undergraduates
1,561
New students this year
Campus Location
Denver, Colorado
City: Large