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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 for students looking to transform their lives and communities. Join our 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 courses. Processing may take 3-4 weeks and varies during busy times of the year.
- Submit your application and any required items by the application deadlines.
- In Colorado? Admissions counselors visit high schools and college fairs.
How Do I Start?
- Apply.
- Submit your official high school transcripts.
- Printed: must be in an official sealed envelope from your high school.
- Electronically: your high school can send this directly to MSU Denver.
- Request your standardized test scores (ACT or SAT).
- Optional: Submit a personal statement and/or letters of recommendation.
Admissions Requirements
At MSU Denver, we review students in a multi-faceted, holistic approach. You’re not just one thing!
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 |
Mid-50% ACT range |
Mid-50% SAT range |
|
2.61 – 3.41 |
18 - 23 |
1010 - 1200 |
*If you are below or on the lower end of one or more of the ranges listed, we highly encourage you to submit the following so we can make the best admission decision for you:
- Personal Statement: Write approximately 500 words on the following:
- Why is MSU Denver a good fit for your educational goals?
- If applicable, explain any circumstances that may have affected your academic performance.
- Letters of Recommendation: Ask a counselor, teacher or administrator who can write about your academic abilities and/or your potential for contribution to the community.
- Apply.
- Submit your GED transcript (scores must be included).
- We suggest using ged.com
- Optional: Request your standardized test scores (ACT or SAT).
- If less than 5 years old, these scores can be helpful for advising purposes.
Admissions Requirements
As a GED recipient, your admission to MSU Denver is simple!
What we look at:
GED scores: must be 145 or higher on all four sections.
- Apply.
- Submit your official high school transcripts.
- Printed: must be in an official sealed envelope from your high school.
- Electronically: your high school can send this directly to MSU Denver.
- Optional: Request your standardized test scores (ACT or SAT).
- If less than 5 years old, these scores can be helpful for advising purposes.
Admissions Requirements
As a student age 20 and over, your admission to MSU Denver is simple!
What we look at:
Completion of High School
OR
Qualifying GED scores (see GED Recipient tab)
I've Finished My Application. Now What?
If you completed your application and submitted all of the required items listed above, please give the Office of Admissions 1-3 weeks to review your file. You will receive an email and a mailed letter with your admission status.