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MSU Denver is a public university located in Denver, Colorado. It is a mid-size institution with an enrollment of 9,855 undergraduate students. The MSU Denver acceptance rate is 89%. Popular majors include Business, Criminal Justice and Safety Studies, and Research and Experimental Psychology. Graduating 30% of students, MSU Denver alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $34,100.
About
About MSU Denver...
- Common App Accepted
- Hispanic-Serving Institution
- No Application Fee
- Public College
- SAT/ACT Optional
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (without football)
Athletic Conference
Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Compare to Other Colleges
- Colorado
- Denver
Metropolitan State University of Denver Rankings
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MSU Denver Admissions
Acceptance Rate
89%
Application Deadline
Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
910-1140
ACT Range
18-24
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No
Application Website
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Will You Get Into MSU Denver?
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Cost
Net Price
$14,195/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$6,912/ year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
72%
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Academics
Professors
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Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
15:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
78%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.173 responses
63%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.214 responses
62%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.214 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Business
196 Graduates
Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
183 Graduates
Research and Experimental Psychology
183 Graduates
Biology
178 Graduates
Accounting
136 Graduates
Marketing
134 Graduates
Aeronautics and Aviation Technology
120 Graduates
Nursing
118 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Humanities
109 Graduates
Social Work and Youth Services
105 Graduates
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Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
Total number of complete undergraduate programs offered online or through distance learning.
Offers Online Courses
College offers distance education courses.
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
Total number of certificate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Associates Programs
Total number of associate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Bachelor's Programs
Total number of bachelor's degree programs offered online or through distance education.
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How Students Learn
Based on class setting of student enrollment.
Mix of Online and on Campus
40%
On Campus
54%
Online
7%
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
9,855Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
6,541
Undergrads Over 25
37%
Pell Grant
40%
Varsity Athletes
2%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on
157 responses
Diverse, from all walks of life
51%
Dedicated with goals in mind
18%
Unique and Hardworking
10%
Hardworking and kept to themselves
8%
Commuter
6%
Creative thinkers, compassionate people
3%
Focused
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After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$40,200/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
30%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
89%
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of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.120 responses
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Rating 3.65 out of 5 3,085 reviews
Rating 4 out of 5
Overall, I am loving my time at MSU Denver. The diversity on campus is astounding! From ethnicity to disability status and religion, there are people from all different walks of life. My only issue is the treatment of Club sports teams, they are practically being forced to practice off campus unless they want to pay $200 to practice in a hallway for 2 hours.
- Junior
- 2 months ago
Rating 5 out of 5
MSU Denver is a great school. The teachers are amazing, and so helpful at making sure we learn the material. I feel like they offered me a well-rounded education. Classes are the right size with not too many people, allowing for a good learning environment. The biology and chemistry departments are awesome. They have good laboratories to learn in. The experiments and dissections were good learning opportunities, and so much fun. The campus is beautiful, with downtown Denver in the background.
- Graduate Student
- 2 months ago
Rating 3 out of 5
Iam a junior and this is a decent school. The campus is nice and big plus you can connect with people from CU Denver and Community College of Denver. The professors at the College of Business are decent and the students are serious and easy to get along with. There is a lot of help available for tutoring so use them. The Auraia Library is the best place to study! There are food trucks mostly on Wednesdays (and some other days) and there are plenty of free food events. The wifi sucks and you have to walk far to some buildings. Occasionally you may encounter a bad professor but if you treat them nicely they will help. Avoid the bookstore at all costs because they overcharge (sometimes buy directly from purchasing sites and check out Cengage Unlimited plan options or similar ideas. The RTD train stations are a great mode of transportation. The school is in a high crime rate area so be alert- sign up for texts to keep you updated.
- Junior
- 3 months ago
