About MSU Denver: A Student-Centered University in Denver (2024)

FAQs

What is special about MSU Denver? ›

MSU Denver is a comprehensive, mission-driven, modified open-access University offering a wide variety of academic programs across six schools and colleges as an anchor institution for the Denver metro area. * International Students not included in the total percentage of undergraduate students of color.

Average GPA: 2.56

(Most schools use a weighted GPA out of 4.0, though some report an unweighted GPA. With a GPA of 2.56, Metropolitan State University of Denver accepts students with below-average GPAs. You might have a mix of B's and C's in your high school record.

Metropolitan State University of Denver's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities West, #94. Its in-state tuition and fees are $10,690; out-of-state tuition and fees are $29,630. Metropolitan State University of Denver is a public institution that was founded in 1963.

Our Mission

… is to provide a high-quality, accessible, enriching education that prepares students for successful careers, post-graduate education, and lifelong learning in a multicultural, global, and technological society.

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.

With nationally recognized academic programs, a history of widespread influence, a forward-looking vision for a 21st century education and a deep commitment to promoting inclusion, we open a world of opportunity to students and empower them to make a difference around the world.

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

A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher with strong grade performance. 24 or more credits deemed transferable to MSU, earned after high school graduation. Applicants with less than 24 transferable credits are required to provide final high school transcripts.

Make yourself at home!

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.

Dress Code

It is suggested the following attire should not be worn at work: exceptional short skirts and shorts, yoga pants, revealing tops for men and women (camisole, halter tops, tube tops, mesh, midriff baring and/or sheer), low cut revealing pants or t-shirts with offensive logos or slogans.

Is MSU a pretty campus? ›

Academics. Michigan State University reverberates with Spartan pride, and it's easy to understand why. The school maintains "a beautiful campus," has "an insane amount of resources," and provides exciting research opportunities for students.

MSU Denver offers over 100 Career Ready Programs

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

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.

When MSU Denver was founded, the mustang was chosen as its mascot. However, since the students had to run between numerous buildings scattered across downtown Denver to get to their classes, they took a vote and decided the roadrunner would be a more appropriate and meaningful mascot.

97.9% (2022)

Metropolitan State University of Denver / Acceptance rate

Welcome to Ram Country

Colorado State University is Colorado's land-grant institution focused on access to higher education, research, engagement, service and inclusion. The relationship that our students, staff, and faculty have with the Fort Collins community is what makes the city unique.

94% of MSU graduates achieve successful career outcomes which include full-time employment, part-time employment, continuing to graduate or professional school, enrolling in a volunteer experience, or going into the military.