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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.
Key stats
4 Year, Public
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16,430 undergraduates
$10,780 undergraduate tuition
Admissions
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Acceptance rate
99.1%
SAT score average
1014
ACT score average
20
Average high school GPA
N/A
Application fee
$0.00
Key deadlines
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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 14:1.
Graduation rate
Retention Rate
14
: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
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In state
Undergraduate tuition
$10,780
Additional expenses
Room & board
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Books & supplies
$1,460
Other expenses
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Cost of attendance*
$12,240
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Undergraduate tuition
$29,503
Additional expenses
Room & board
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Books & supplies
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Cost of attendance*
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Student population
Who’s going to be there? Metropolitan State University of Denver has a total undergraduate enrollment of 16,430, with gender binary students split 45% male and 55% female.
Total enrollment
17,593Enrollment by gender
Male
Female
Enrollment & ethnicity
White %
44%
African American %
7%
Hispanic American %
36%
Asian %
4%
Native American %
1%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
5%
Unknown %
3%
Student type
Full-time
Living on campus
International
Campus life
Campus info
Athletics
NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsN/A
Intramural sportsN/A
Greek life
Female
Male
Frequently asked questions
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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 99%.
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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