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First-Time College Students
First-Time College Students
MSU Denver is proud to offer a high-quality education at an affordable cost. Join the Roadrunner Community and experience an innovative urban campus and be part of one of the most diverse student communities in Colorado.
What you should know
- Apply early for quicker processing times and the best selection of classes.
- Admissions counselors visit high schools and college fairs. Check out when we will be in your area.
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SPRING 2020 |
SUMMER 2020 |
FALL 2020 |
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Dec. 16, 2019 |
May 15, 2020 |
July 6, 2020 |
How Do I Start?
Applying is easy! At MSU Denver, we look at several things within your application and review students in a multi-faceted, holistic approach.
Apply Online with your $25.00 application fee
What we look at:
- Academic record: Grades, classes attended, etc.
- HEAR Recommendations
- ACT and/or SAT test scores
- Additional Factors: MSU Denver considers other things that may have influenced how you did in high school. We will look at your student and community activities, but feel free to share anything else you think is important.
MSU Denver Average Student Profile
| Mid-50% GPA range of admitted students (4.0 scale – includes weighted GPA) |
Mid-50% ACT range of admitted students (composite score) |
Mid-50% SAT range of admitted students (Evidenced Based Reading and Writing + Math) |
| 2.66 - 3.49 | 17 - 22 | 910 - 1090 |
Secondary Admission Review
If you are below or on the lower end of one or more of the ranges listed, you may be selected for additional review which will require additional documents before an admissions decision can be made. You can login to your aplication account and upload these documents when requested.
- Personal Statement: approximately 500 words including why is MSU Denver a good fit for your educational goals and explain any circumstances that may have affected your academic performance.
- Letters of Recommendation
- Unofficial Transcript
- Unofficial Test Scores
When you login, you may see a request for additional items including official transcripts and test scores. You will only upload the four items above until the end of the school year when official documents are needed. Only unofficial transcripts and test scores are needed for the secondary admission review.
As a GED recipient, your admission to MSU Denver is simple!
Apply Online with your $25.00 application fee
What we look at:
GED scores: must be 145 or higher on all four sections.
Optional: Request your standardized test scores (ACT or SAT). If less than 5 years old, these scores can be helpful for advising purposes.
As a student age 20 and over, your admission to MSU Denver is simple!
Apply Online with your $25.00 application fee
What we look at:
Completion of High School
-OR-
Qualifying GED scores (see GED Recipient tab)
Optional: Request your standardized test scores (ACT or SAT). If less than 5 years old, these scores can be helpful for advising purposes.
I've Finished My Application. Now What?
You will receive an admissions decision via email and a mailed letter in three weeks or less. To check the status of your application at any time login or contact us.
If you are admitted
Prior to attending, you will need to submit your official transcripts or GED score (and official test scores if applicable) to complete your file. Enrollment and financial aid can be impacted if you do not submit, so be sure to request them. If you will graduate from your current institution before you begin at MSU Denver, please wait to submit your transcripts until your final grades and graduation date have posted.