Metropolitan State University of Denver SAT Scores and GPA

What are Metropolitan State University of Denver's average SAT scores and GPA? In this guide, we'll discuss what scores are needed for you to get admitted into Metropolitan State University of Denver. You'll also get to calculate your own chances with our admissions calculator.

Location: Denver, CO

Metropolitan State University of Denver Admissions Statistics

There are three critical numbers when considering your admissions chances: SAT scores, GPA, and acceptance rate. All these combine to tell you what you scores are required to get into Metropolitan State University of Denver.

Average SAT: 1015

The average SAT score composite at Metropolitan State University of Denver is a 1015.

Metropolitan State University of Denver SAT Score Analysis

The 25th percentile New SAT score is 920, and the 75th percentile SAT score is 1130.

In other words, a 920 places you below average, while a 1130 will move you up to above average. There's no absolute SAT requirement at Metropolitan State University of Denver, but they really want to see at least a 920 to have a chance at being considered.

Here's the breakdown of SAT scores by section:

Section	Average	25th Percentile	75th Percentile
Math	500	460	560
Reading + Writing	515	460	570
Composite	1015	920	1130

Average GPA: 2.56

The average GPA at Metropolitan State University of Denver is 2.56. This makes Metropolitan State University of Denver Competitive for GPAs.

(Most schools use a weighted GPA out of 4.0, though some report an unweighted GPA.

With a GPA of 2.56, Metropolitan State University of Denver accepts students with below-average GPAs. You might have a mix of B's and C's in your high school record. You might not have taken AP or IB classes, but if you did, this will be a boost to your academic record.

Admissions Rate: 81.6%

The acceptance rate at Metropolitan State University of Denver is 81.6%. In other words, of 100 students who apply, 82 are admitted.

This means the school is not selective. As long as you don't fall way below average, you'll likely get in.

Final Admissions Verdict

Because this school is not selective, you have a great shot at getting in, as long as you don't fall well below average. Aim for a 920 SAT or higher, and you'll almost certainly get an offer of admission. But if you score below this, you may be one of the unlucky few to get rejected.

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Other Schools For You

If you're interested in Metropolitan State University of Denver, you'll probably be interested in these schools as well. We've divided them into 3 categories depending on how hard they are to get into, relative to Metropolitan State University of Denver.

Reach Schools: Harder to Get Into

These schools are have higher average SAT scores than Metropolitan State University of Denver. If you improve your SAT score, you'll be competitive for these schools.

School Name	Location	SAT Avg	ACT Avg
University of North Texas	Denton, TX	1160	23
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona	Pomona, CA	1140	23
Washington State University	Pullman, WA	1125	23
University of Texas at San Antonio	San Antonio, TX	1120	22
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University	Tallahassee, FL	1105	21
Texas State University	San Marcos, TX	1080	23
Georgia State University	Atlanta, GA	1067	22

Same Level: Equally Hard to Get Into

If you're competitive for Metropolitan State University of Denver, these schools will offer you a similar chance of admission.

School Name	Location	SAT Avg	ACT Avg
California State University Sacramento	Sacramento, CA	1035	19
California State University Northridge	Northridge, CA	1030	19
Texas A&M University - Kingsville	Kingsville, TX	1030	20
California State University Fresno	Fresno, CA	1010	19
University of North Carolina at Pembroke	Pembroke, NC	1001	20
California State University Stanislaus	Turlock, CA	1000	19
California State University San Bernardino	San Bernardino, CA	1000	18

Safety Schools: Easier to Get Into

If you're currently competitive for Metropolitan State University of Denver, you should have no problem getting into these schools. If Metropolitan State University of Denver is currently out of your reach, you might already be competitive for these schools.

School Name	Location	SAT Avg	ACT Avg
State University of New York College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill	Cobleskill, NY	970	20
Southern Vermont College	Bennington, VT	970	18
University of Louisiana at Monroe	Monroe, LA	960	23
Alabama State University	Montgomery, AL	954	18
Saint Elizabeth University	Morristown, NJ	950	16
Albertus Magnus College	New Haven, CT	940	24
Idaho State University	Pocatello, ID	875	22

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