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Metropolitan State University of Denver

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a large, public institution located in Denver, co. Metropolitan State University of Denver offers undergraduate degrees in 101 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics N/A
undergraduates 14,947 undergraduates
cost $10,260 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Metropolitan State University of Denver? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 97.9%
SAT score average 1025
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Metropolitan State University of Denver is known for one of its top majors: Research and Experimental Psychology. Their student-faculty ratio is 16:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
16 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Social Sciences and Psychology
Business and Management
Law and Legal Studies
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Health and Medical Professions
Other
Education and Teaching

Popular majors

Research and Experimental Psychology
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Social Work
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Biology, General
Accounting and Related Services
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $10,260
Additional expenses
Room & board N/A
Books & supplies $1,460
Other expenses N/A
Cost of attendance* $11,720
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $11,720 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $28,092
Additional expenses
Room & board N/A
Books & supplies $1,460
Other expenses N/A
Cost of attendance* $29,552
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $29,552 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Metropolitan State University of Denver has a total undergraduate enrollment of 14,947, with gender binary students split 45% male and 55% female.

Total enrollment

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Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

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African American %
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Hispanic American %
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Asian %
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Native American %
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Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
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Multiracial %
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Unknown %
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Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

map Speer Blvd and Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80217-3362
phone N/A
address www.msudenver.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsN/A
Intramural sportsN/A
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Metropolitan State University of Denver to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Metropolitan State University of Denver?

Metropolitan State University of Denver is located in Denver, co.

What is the acceptance rate at Metropolitan State University of Denver? 

The acceptance rate for Metropolitan State University of Denver is 98%.

What’s the average GPA for Metropolitan State University of Denver?

The average high school GPA for Metropolitan State University of Denver students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Metropolitan State University of Denver?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Metropolitan State University of Denver including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $89,712.

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