Why MSU Denver

Find your place.
Students just like you have found their place at MSU Denver. The opportunity to get a high-quality education without the high-end price tag allows students to work with noted academics and industry icons through hands-on learning both in and out of the classroom. Get involved through internships, clubs and organizations, cultural events, the honors program and more.
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Why MSU Denver
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.
18,917
undergraduate students
38%
25 years of age or older
80%
of students working full or part-time
Latina, Latino, and Latinx Graduation Ceremony
An annual tradition to honor Latina, Latino, and Latinx students graduating with their degrees. The purpose of this event is to provide a culturally responsive graduation experience for MSU Denver’s Latina/o/x graduates.
>Take a lookMSU Denver was the first in Colorado to offer a special tuition rate for undocumented students.
MSU Denver is among the lowest tuition rates of Colorado's 4-year public universities.
Most students also receive assistance from financial aid and scholarships.
> CostFormats That Fit Your Life
Flexibility to choose from classroom, online or hybrid classes or multiple campuses – downtown Denver or South Campus.
> Online LearningMSU Denver offers 100+ academic programs/majors and minors.
You can even choose an Individualized Degree Program and create a degree that aligns with the future you’ve imagined.
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