MSU Denver

Who We Are

A leader in social mobility. Committed to fostering equity. All while offering an accessibly excellent experience. As the top transfer destination among Colorado colleges and universities, our students are engaged citizens, making an immediate impact on our workforce and community from the moment they enroll.

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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. That’s possible here.

Our Values

MSU Denver’s mission, vision, ongoing operations and strategic plan are informed by CADRE, a core set of values that define who we are – and aspire to be – as a University

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  • Community
  • Accessibility
  • Diversity
  • Respect
  • Excellence
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Recognizing Excellence

The word is out – great things happen at MSU Denver. But don’t take our word for it.

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Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award: 9 consecutive years

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Phi Theta Kappa Transfer 2022 Honor Roll: 7 consecutive years

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Hispanic-Serving Institution: $6.4 million in HSI grant funding

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Repeated national recognition for civic engagement: ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge

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AACSB accreditation: < 5% of business programs worldwide with distinction

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Economic Impact

During the 2019 fiscal year, MSU Denver generated $703.4 million economic impact on local and statewide economies.

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$703.4 Million

Generated in economic impact

7,250 Jobs

Supported and sustained

$35.5 Million

State and local taxes generated

$6.5 Million

Given back to the community in donations and volunteer hours

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372,000

Volunteer Hours

$2.4 Million

Annual Charitable Donation

Community Impact

From outreach initiatives to student, faculty and staff contributions, we empower our community.

  • Employees and students make an estimated $2.4 million in charitable donations and volunteer for nearly 372,000 hours.
  • The MSU Denver Skills Lab provides free, curated training courses for high-growth industries available to those looking to land new jobs or advance their careers.
  • Displaced Worker Grants provides tuition assistance to those who lost their job or wages due to COVID-19.
  • The University’s Launch Denver initiative provides free entrepreneurship courses and small-business loans to aid local business.

By The Numbers

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a leader and innovator in higher education, a university committed to fostering an equitable culture while offering a high-quality, accessible college experience.

Get a snapshot of who we are, academic offerings and our economic, civic and community impact.

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Student to faculty ratio (undergraduate)

78%

Alumni who remain in Colorado post-graduation

49.7%

Students that transfer to MSU Denver from other universities in Colorado

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MSU Denver teams in NCAA Division II Athletics

Our Student Body

As of December 2022

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Undergraduate transfer students (49.7%)

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

MSU Denver has one of the most diverse student bodies in Colorado

53.8 % 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.

The University’s Board of Trustees issued a resolution in June of 2020 committing to engaging in the anti-racism work necessary to dismantle institutionalized create systemic change. Trustees pledged to dismantling institutionalized racism and bring together civic, industry, public and nonprofit community to address the most pressing issues of racial justice.

*International Students not included in the total percentage of undergraduate students of color.

Academic Offerings

From philosophy to literature, health care, brewing science and even the option to create your own degree, your future can be whatever you want it to be.

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Diverse

We come from every background imaginable and learn to be broad-minded by grappling with a variety of experiences and viewpoints.

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Tenacious

We are determined to succeed and achieve. If we get knocked down, we get back up.

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Primed

We have career-ready skills and a deep knowledge of the issues and dynamics that shape the workforce.

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Purposeful

We want to use our education to make change. Every degree earned has a ripple effect, spreading benefits across the metro area and beyond.

Entrepreneurial

We don’t settle for walking on well-worn trails. We aim for the best outcomes for ourselves and our communities.

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The Roadrunner Difference

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