Metropolitan State University of Denver

Metropolitan State University of Denver is the future of higher education: a comprehensive, modified open-access university offering a relevant, rigorous and innovative education in the heart of downtown Denver. The University serves nearly 17,000 students of all ages and backgrounds in 90+ majors and 10 graduate programs. And 80% of our 105,000+ alumni stay in Colorado, advancing communities and economies. Founded in 1965, MSU Denver offers high-value, career-focused programs with unparalleled access to experiential learning and applied internships. We connect our students – 95% from Colorado, 58% first-generation and 50% students of color – directly to world-class faculty and high-quality job opportunities.