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Can You Afford Metropolitan State University of Denver?

Concerned about paying for college? Take a look at MSU Denver’s financial aid options, including grants, scholarships, and student loans, then calculate the net price based on your income level to determine if you can afford to attend this school.

Attendance Costs in 2020 - 2021 Varied Between $19,834 & $43,307

Worried about paying the full cost of $43,307 to attend Metropolitan State University of Denver? That number can be deceiving, as the net amount most students will pay varies significantly.

For students living in Colorado, the university offers a discount of 63.7% off tuition and fees. Also, 55.4% of freshmen receive some form of financial aid, with the average amount totaling $6,228. Students from low-income families receive an average of $8,199 in aid during their first year.

Cost for Residents of Colorado (no aid)

Tuition and fees$8,693
+ Room and board$11,799
+ Other expenses$7,541
Total cost$28,033
Affordability Score (45 out of 100)
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Net Price for Residents of Colorado (with average aid)

Total cost$28,033
- Grants and scholarships$6,228
Net price$21,805
Affordability Score (38 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Residents of Colorado

Total cost$28,033
- Grants and scholarships$8,199
Net price$19,834
Affordability Score (32 out of 100)
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Cost for Non-Residents (no aid)

Tuition and fees$23,967
+ Room and board$11,799
+ Other expenses$7,541
Total cost$43,307
Affordability Score (26 out of 100)
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Net Price for Non-Residents (with average aid)

Total cost$43,307
- Grants and scholarships$6,228
Net price$37,079
Affordability Score (9 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Non-Resident Undergraduates

Total cost$43,307
- Grants and scholarships$8,199
Net price$35,108
Affordability Score (5 out of 100)
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Learn more about tuition and fees, room, board and other expenses, and financial aid options at MSU Denver.

Projected Costs Between $87,459 and $258,408 For a Four Year Degree. Between $42,518 and $126,368 For a Two Year Degree.

It can be a bit scary to look at the total projected cost of a college education over the course of a multi-year degree, however, doing so will help you better understand the financial commitment you are making.

The overall cost for on-campus, in-state students to attend Metropolitan State University of Denver in 2020 - 2021 was $28,033. To calculate future costs, we looked at the prior five years of data and determined that this cost increased an average of 4.6% each year.

If this trend continues, we expect the full cost for incoming freshmen to be $30,695 during their first year. By their senior year, that cost will be approximately $35,169, for a bachelor degree candidate ($32,119 for an associate degree candidate) for a total of $131,592 over the course of four years ($62,814 over the course of two years). These numbers do not take into consideration financial aid, which reduces this overall cost by varying amounts per student.

The cost for out-of-state students is more, with an overall expected four-year cost of $187,122 based on a yearly growth rate of 2.2%. The expected two-year cost is $91,507.

Remember, the full costs quoted above are not what most students will pay, and the net price varies quite a bit based on individual circumstances.

Average Net Price at Metropolitan State University of Denver

Cost With Interest for Residents of Colorado

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*4.4%4.6%
Freshman year$20,964$23,780$30,695
Senior year$21,553$24,833$32,119
Total 2-year net price$42,518$48,613$62,814
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$16,198$18,520$23,930
Total monthly payment$489$559$723
Total amount paid$58,715$67,133$86,744
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*4.4%4.6%
Freshman year$20,964$23,780$30,695
Senior year$22,782$27,082$35,169
Total 4-year net price$87,459$101,628$131,592
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$33,318$38,717$50,132
Total monthly payment$1,006$1,170$1,514
Total amount paid$120,777$140,345$181,724

Cost With Interest for Out-Of-State Residents

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*1.4%2.2%
Freshman year$35,828$38,140$45,251
Senior year$36,193$38,681$46,256
Total 2-year net price$72,021$76,821$91,507
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$27,437$29,266$34,861
Total monthly payment$829$884$1,053
Total amount paid$99,459$106,086$126,368
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*1.4%2.2%
Freshman year$35,828$38,140$45,251
Senior year$36,935$39,787$48,332
Total 4-year net price$145,519$155,838$187,122
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$55,437$59,369$71,287
Total monthly payment$1,675$1,793$2,153
Total amount paid$200,956$215,207$258,408

Visit net price and financial aid to learn more about the total cost of attending Metropolitan State University of Denver.

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