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The real 4-year cost of Metropolitan State University of Denver

Over the 15 years from 2008 to 2023, published tuition and required fees at Metropolitan State University of Denver went from $3,241 to $10,780, an average of 6.6% a year.

20082027: history and projection

Published tuition + feesProjected at recent growth rate

If you pay full sticker

Projected tuition + fees, entering fall 2026.

Year 1$13,055
Year 2$13,915
Year 3$14,832
Year 4$15,809
4-year total$57,610

Two aid scenarios

4-year out-of-pocket total.

$10,000/yr flat scholarship
$17,610
Flat aid doesn't grow, so it covers less each year.
50%-of-tuition scholarship
$33,914
Percentage aid keeps pace with tuition.

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