Classroom to Career Hub - MSU Denver (2024)

FAQs

Is MSU Denver a 4 year college? ›

MSU Denver offers over 100 Career Ready Programs

Ask an advisor about how to stay on track to graduate in 4 years.

MSU Denver is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

As the third largest four-year public university in Colorado, MSU Denver offers one of the lowest tuition rates, has one of the most diverse student bodies and is the top destination for transfer students in the state.

Full-Time Status (Part- Time Status)

For undergraduate students: full-time status is 12 or more semester hours and half-time is six to eight semester hours; less-than half-time is five hours or less. For graduate students: full-time status is 6 or more semester hours and half-time is at least three semester hours.

Metropolitan State University of Denver's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities West, #94.

Metropolitan State University of Denver was founded in 1965 as an opportunity school. By design, MSU Denver is required to be accessible to all, which is why it consistently has some of the lowest tuitions of four-year Colorado colleges and universities. Nearly 54% of the student body are students of color.

At Metropolitan State University of Denver, the total cost is $15,173 for in-state students and $33,006 for out-of-state students.

The acceptance rate at Metropolitan State University of Denver is 81.6%. For every 100 applicants, 82 are admitted. This means the school is lightly selective.

If you are looking for the benefits and convenience of a University residence hall as your next home, be sure to check out MSU Denver's affiliated housing at Lynx Crossing located adjacent to campus.

Is MSU Denver a commuter school? ›

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a non-residential commuter campus. This means we do not provide on-campus housing to our students.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

55.2 % of MSU Denver's undergraduate students are students of color. We are a Hispanic-Serving Institution, earned in February 2019, and are committed to serving DACA and undocumented students.

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Since 1996, MSU Denver has been part of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and has won four NCAA Division II national championships. We host 16 competitive sports, providing over 200 student-athletes with opportunities to compete in one of the state's top sports programs while earning their degree.

Michigan State University is the nation's premier land-grant university and one of the top research universities in the world. Every day, Spartans work to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community.

Athletics. 16 NCAA Division II Varsity Teams, including basketball, soccer, volleyball and track. Learn about our Roadrunners scoring championships on and off the field!