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You're attending college for the first time, either straight from high school or whenever you feel ready to continue your education, regardless of age.
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You're attending college for the first time, either straight from high school or whenever you feel ready to continue your education, regardless of age.
You're currently attending, or have previously attended, a community college or other four-year college/university and plan on transferring your completed credits here.
You previously attended classes at MSU Denver and are returning.
You are an active-duty member or veteran of the military.
You are an international student who currently has, or is seeking, a student visa to attend MSU Denver.
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Take a look at the admissions requirements and apply online for FREE before the posted deadline. *International application fee is $50.
Start your applicationIf you are admitted, follow the 'After You've Been Admitted Next Steps' to become a student enrolled at MSU Denver.
Next steps after admissionFrom accounting to writing, you can choose from over 100 majors, minors, and certifications. We also offer master's programs to further your academic goals.
MSU Denver is among the lowest tuition rates of any four-year public university in Colorado.
Earn your degree from anywhere. MSU Denver provides flexible pathways to get your degree: fully online, partially online, whatever works best for your busy life.
Our campus is bustling at any given time. Meet up with friends, student groups and study groups, work out, grab a meal, take a break, or catch a Roadrunner Athletics matchup. It’s here. For you.
As a non-residential campus, MSU Denver offers resources including partnerships with neighboring student housing units, roommate matching, and light-rail accessibility.
MSU Denver offers tailored services to our Hispanic community unlike any other university in Colorado, earning our institution Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) status.
Information, forms, and resources specific to international students looking to apply to MSU Denver!
MSU Denver is home of 16 NCAA DII athletic teams with more than 90 tournament/ regular season RMAC championships!
Visit MSU Denver
Metropolitan State University of Denver sits right in the heart of downtown and less than an hour from the mountains. Take a day trip to ski, hike and enjoy the outdoors, or enjoy live music, restaurants, and more. MSU Denver allows access to experiences both in and out of the classroom.
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Have questions about MSU Denver? Find your MSU Denver admissions counselor, who can help guide you with questions about the admissions process, life here on campus and anything in between.
Since 1965, MSU Denver has tailored degree programs to keep up with students’ real lives – new high school graduates, military veterans, adult learners and transfer students. Take a look!
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