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At Metropolitan State University of Denver, we believe the best university is the one that fits your needs — your goals, your budget, your schedule and the support you need to succeed.

We measure success not by who we exclude, but by the opportunities we create and the success of our graduates. While rankings can provide one perspective, we believe affordability, career outcomes, community impact and social mobility offer a more complete picture of university value.

Students come to º£½ÇÉçÇø because we make higher education accessible and affordable. We offer hands-on learning and classes taught by faculty with real-world experience and strong community and industry connections.

The recognitions, outcomes and distinctions below reflect how º£½ÇÉçÇø delivers on its mission of expanding opportunity and preparing graduates for career and community impact.

º£½ÇÉçÇø was founded on the belief that higher education should beÌýaccessibleÌýtoÌýall who want it.Ìý

The University continues that mission by reducing financial barriers andÌýoffering individualizedÌýstudentÌýsupport.Ìý

• Average annual out-of-pocket tuition and fees for in-state studentsÌý≈Ìý$2,600.Ìý

• Nearly 60%ÌýofÌýundergraduatesÌýreceive scholarships or grants.Ìý

• 31% ofÌýundergraduatesÌýhad tuition and fees fully covered in 2024-25.Ìý

• 1,656 high school students earnedÌýcollege credit through dual enrollment programsÌýin 2024-25.Ìý

Programs such as Roadrunner Promise andÌýTuitionÌýLockÌýhelp ensure that students can pursue a degree with confidenceÌýaboutÌýcost and value

º£½ÇÉçÇø focuses on preparing students for careers that support long-term economic mobility.ÌýThe Classroom to Career HubÌýconnectsÌýstudents with experiences,ÌýmentorsÌýandÌýemployersÌýthrough internships and work-basedÌýlearning.

Career planning initiatives such asÌýMajor MilestonesÌýhelp students map academic pathwaysÌýand explore careersÌýalongsideÌýexperientialÌýlearning, which supports job placement and careerÌýreadiness.Ìý

º£½ÇÉçÇø students, alumni and programs strengthen communities and industries across ColoradoÌýand beyond. Through partnerships with employers,ÌýnonprofitsÌýand public agencies,ÌýweÌýaddress workforce needs and community challenges.Ìý

• $953.8 million in annual statewide economic impact
• $11.52 returned to Colorado’s economy for every $1 invested by the state
• 77% of º£½ÇÉçÇø alumni live and work in Colorado, creating a strong alumni network and contributing to the state’s workforce needs.Ìý

• Call Me MISTERÌýprogram prepares men to serve as educators and role modelsÌýacross Denver’s urban schools.Ìý

• The new Gina and Frank Day HealthÌýInstituteÌýwillÌýstrengthen workforce pipelines inÌýcriticalÌýhealth careÌýfields.Ìý

• Our curriculum and real-world internship and work opportunitiesÌýareÌýinformed by partnerships with dozens of industry leaders.ÌýÌý

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Many º£½ÇÉçÇø programs were developed in partnership with industry and community leaders to address workforce needs and create distinctive learning opportunities. Those include:Ìý

• Aviation and Aerospace Science

• Brewery OperationsÌý

• Colorado’sÌýonlyÌýfour-yearÌýFire and Emergency ManagementÌýprogramÌý

• Affordable Housing InstituteÌý

• Sport ManagementÌýÌý

• UndergraduateÌýscientificÌýresearch through the Bonham Research LaboratoryÌý

• Industrial designÌýtaughtÌýbyÌýworkingÌýfacultyÌý

Not to mention access to world-class faculty with real-world experienceÌý—Ìýwho teach every class, not teaching assistants.Ìý

º£½ÇÉçÇø is a teaching-focused university where students build meaningful relationships with faculty and gain hands-on learning experiences they can apply beyond the classroom.Ìý

Faculty bring professionalÌýexpertiseÌýand industryÌýpartnershipsÌýthat help students connectÌýhigher educationÌýto real-world challenges and opportunities.Ìý

• 100% of classes taught by faculty, who bring academic expertise, real-world experience and professional connections into the classroom
• 95% of faculty hold the highest degree in their field
• Students gain opportunities toÌýparticipateÌýin undergraduate research, community-basedÌýlearningÌýandÌýStudyÌýAbroad programs.Ìý

º£½ÇÉçÇø’s downtown location provides students with access to one of the nation’s most dynamic economic and cultural centers.

• , º£½ÇÉçÇø combines downtown access and urban vibrancy. Ìý

• Thousands of nearby employers and direct access to internships, networking, and cultural institutions. Ìý

• 14 NCAA Division II teams competing in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. Ìý

• Soon-to-be on-campus housing. Ìý

• ≈ 200 clubs and student organizations.Ìý

• Outdoor recreation and Rocky Mountain access just beyond the city. Ìý