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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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Admissions
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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.
      
      
        
      
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View more schoolsAnnual tuition & cost
In state
                                    Undergraduate tuition
                                    $10,260
                                  
                                
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                                    $11,720
                                  
                                Out of state
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                                    $28,092
                                  
                                
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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 14,947, with gender binary students split 45% male and 55% female.
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  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%.
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          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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