Metropolitan State University of Denver
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Metropolitan State University of Denver: international tuition 30,684 USD per year, one-year total cost ≈ 44,182 USD, acceptance rate 98.8%. This page lists 9 scholarships open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 72, Duolingo 105.
Getting in. The school admits 98.8% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 450–570, Math 430–560, ACT 17–26. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+, TOEFL iBT 72+ or Duolingo 105+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to about 44,182 USD, before any scholarship. 9 scholarships are confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 15/6. You apply through CommonApp. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 11/10/2026Cost checked 11/10/2026
What is the tuition at Metropolitan State University of Denver?
International tuition is 30,684 USD per year. The total cost for one year is ≈ 44,182 USD.
Does Metropolitan State University of Denver offer scholarships for international students?
This page lists 9 scholarships open to international students. International students can apply for some MSU Denver scholarships after admission, but the school says they are extremely limited and not guaranteed, and none covers the full cost.
What English scores does Metropolitan State University of Denver require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 72, Duolingo 105.
What is the acceptance rate at Metropolitan State University of Denver?
The acceptance rate is 98.8%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school's official pages do not say whether international students get aid at admission — worth asking the admissions office directly.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsYesApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.Win a scholarship and the cost drops; if not, you can still enrol and pay in full.You will need: a scholarship application (or nomination) by its own deadline, usually earlier than the admission deadline.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- MSU Denver Cross Country & Track2023Campus tour
- University Walk Tour2025Campus tour
- Metropolitan State University of Denver2024Official
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Tuition and cost for a year
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Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
Coming soon. Merit and need-based aid policy for international students is being verified from official pages.
Scholarships at this school
David Sternburg Memorial Endowed ScholarshipOtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Separate application requiredSchool page
Listed as open to F-1 students, so Yes; limited to Accounting majors.
Deadline: Priority deadline March 1 (General Scholarship Application)
Elements Annual ScholarshipOtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Separate application requiredSchool page
Listed as open to F-1 students, so Yes; but it is for sophomores and above, so first-year students are not eligible.
Deadline: Priority deadline March 1 (General Scholarship Application)
Howerton Family EndowmentOtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Separate application requiredSchool page
Listed as open to F-1 students, so Yes; restricted by major.
Deadline: Priority deadline March 1 (General Scholarship Application)
International Students Annual ScholarshipOtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Separate application requiredSchool page
The page lists this scholarship as providing awards to new and continuing international students.
Deadline: Priority deadline March 1
Irv Brown Endowed ScholarshipOtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Separate application requiredSchool page
Listed as open to F-1 students, so Yes; restricted by major.
Deadline: Priority deadline March 1 (General Scholarship Application)
McFail Family New Beginnings Endowed ScholarshipNeed-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Separate application requiredSchool page
Listed among scholarships open to F-1 students; for students in need and requires participation in the C2Hub program.
PTK - MSU Denver Phi Theta Kappa Transfer ScholarshipOtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Separate application requiredSchool page
Listed as open to F-1 students, so Yes; but it is for community college transfers, so it generally doesn't fit first-year applicants.
Deadline: Priority deadline March 1 (General Scholarship Application)
Professor Emeritus Nancy Frontczak Endowed ScholarshipOtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Separate application requiredSchool page
Listed as open to F-1 students, so Yes; for Marketing majors.
Deadline: Priority deadline March 1 (General Scholarship Application)
Selfridge-Kalal Hospitality ScholarshipOtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Separate application requiredSchool page
Listed as open to F-1 students, so Yes; for students in the School of Hospitality.
Deadline: Priority deadline March 1 (General Scholarship Application)
- Epic Scholars Stipend AwardIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Separate application requiredSchool page
Forward Steps - Guardian Scholars ProgramIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Separate application requiredSchool page
Deadline: Rolling basis for 2025-2026 academic year
President's Academic Achievement ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page
It requires a U.S. citizen, eligible non-citizen, DACA or ASSET status, which does not explicitly exclude F-1 international students, so a firm conclusion isn't possible.
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
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Application requirements
- English proficiencyiAn official English test score must be sent unless you qualify for one of the listed exemptions.Required
- High-school transcriptiOfficial high school records must come directly from the issuer and show final results and a graduation date.Required
- Proof of fundsRequired
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Minimum English scores vs other schools
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DeadlinesFall 2027
- Application deadline for Spring 2027 (first-time international students)Applicationin17days
- Application deadline for Summer 2027 (first-time international students)Application+168 days
- Application deadline for Fall 2027 (first-time international students)Application+243 days
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 14/10/2026How Duckling sources data