by our College Data Analytics TeamMany students attending Metropolitan State University of Denver can expect to receive financial assistance in various forms, such as scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study programs, making the cost of attendance more manageable.
However, some types of financial aid are definitely more desireable than others, and some students will receive more aid than others.Find out more by scrolling down the page.
Metropolitan State University of Denver average financial aid offer for freshmen students is $6,107.00. Financial aid is provided to about 77% of first-year students, with the bulk of support coming in the form of grants and scholarships.
Financial aid helps reduce the cost, or the full retail price of the college. However, be aware that the only true college discount is scholarships & grants.
Student debt should be thought of as an “outcome” rather than “aid”. Read more about student loan debt at Metropolitan State University of Denver.
In addition to scholarships, 54% of first years (1066 total) were awarded federal grant aid, averaging $3,877.00 each.
These scholarships and grants are composed of primarily federal grants, and some state and local awards.
54% of first years at Metropolitan State University of Denver (1066 total) were awarded a federal grant, averaging $3,877.00.
The next table demonstrates grant and scholarship distributions by income level for freshmen getting any form of federally-funded Title IV aid, which includes Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 19.38% | $8,108.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 11.64% | $8,091.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 9.97% | $5,296.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 3.54% | $1,817.00 |
| Income 110k + | 1.72% | $266.00 |
The table above displays undergrads who are obtaining Title IV aid, federal aid from the government including loans, grants or work-study. Learn more here.
77% of the 1976 undergraduates at Metropolitan State University of Denver receive some sort of grant aid. This is a total of about 1326 students getting an average of $6,107.00 per person.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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