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Metropolitan State University of Denver

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a large, public institution located in Denver, co. Founded in 1963, Metropolitan State University of Denver offers undergraduate degrees in 108 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Public
Division 2
17,274 undergraduates
$10,780 undergraduate tuition
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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.

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Acceptance rate 98.8%
SAT score average 1019
ACT score average 22
Average high school GPA 2.56
Application fee $0.00
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Key deadlines

July
01
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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: Social Work. 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
Health and Medical Professions
Engineering and Technology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Languages and Literature

Popular majors

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

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $10,780
Additional expenses
Room & board N/A
Books & supplies $1,460
Other expenses N/A
Cost of attendance* $12,240
Average financial aid package $11,255
Estimated cost $985 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $29,503
Additional expenses
Room & board N/A
Books & supplies $1,460
Other expenses N/A
Cost of attendance* $30,963
Average financial aid package $11,255
Estimated cost $19,708 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 17,274, with gender binary students split 45% male and 55% female.

Total enrollment

18,453

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
43%
African American %
8%
Hispanic American %
36%
Asian %
4%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
1%
Multiracial %
5%
Unknown %
3%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Metropolitan State University of Denver, student athletes compete in Division 2 sports.

Campus info

890 Auraria Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204
3035563058
www.msudenver.edu/
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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
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 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 2.56.

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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