Metropolitan State University of Denver

What is the cost of studying for a year at Metropolitan State University of Denver?

For 2024-25, reported full-time undergraduate tuition was $9,135 for Colorado residents and $28,695 for nonresidents. Required fees were reported separately at $1,989 for either group, producing tuition-and-fee figures of approximately $11,124 and $30,684, respectively. These are published charges, not each student's final bill.

• Colorado-resident undergraduate tuition and required fees, 2025-26: approximately $11,124.
• Nonresident undergraduate tuition and required fees, 2025-26: approximately $25,602.
• Reported annual room-and-board budget: $17,166; this is a living-expense benchmark, not a charge for an MSU Denver-owned residence hall.
• Reported books-and-supplies budget: $1,460; transportation and personal expenses can add to the total.

Financial aid changes the amount a student may ultimately pay. In 2024-25 reporting, 74% of students received some form of aid and 28% had student loans. Reported average net price - an estimate after grant aid, not after loans - varied by family income: it was $12,436 for families earning up to $48,000 and $23,822 for families earning above $110,000. Individual costs also depend on residency, course load, housing choices and eligibility for aid.

Eligible students can explore federal grants and loans, Colorado aid, institutional scholarships, and veteran or military education benefits. Colorado residents should also check eligibility for the College Opportunity Fund stipend. Completing the FAFSA - or the applicable Colorado state-aid application - is a key step, and scholarship and priority-aid deadlines may be earlier than an admissions deadline. For a current-year estimate, use the university's published cost-of-attendance budget and an individual aid offer rather than combining figures from different years.

What are the work-study opportunities at Metropolitan State University of Denver?

MSU Denver students can seek part-time employment and career support while enrolled. Federal Work-Study is need-based financial aid that allows an eligible student to earn wages through an approved job; it is not an upfront grant or a guarantee of employment.

Students generally establish Work-Study eligibility through the FAFSA and must still find and be hired for an eligible position. Other campus jobs may be open without a Work-Study award, and internships follow their own academic and employer requirements. MSU Denver's career services offer help with career exploration, résumés, interview preparation, job searches, employer events and networking. Students looking for income should compare job hours with their course schedule; those looking for experience in a particular field should also ask their department about internships and discipline-specific opportunities.