A leader in social mobility. Committed to fostering equity. All while offering an accessibly excellent experience. As the top transfer destination for Coloradoans, our students are engaged citizens, making an immediate impact on our workforce and community from the moment they enroll.
… is to provide a high-quality, accessible, enriching education that prepares students for successful careers, post-graduate education, and lifelong learning in a multicultural, global, and technological society.
MSU Denver’s mission, vision, ongoing operations and strategic plan are informed by CADRE, a core set of values that define who we are – and aspire to be – as a University
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The word is out. Great things happen at MSU Denver. But don’t take our word for it.
MSU Denver is a thriving force in Colorado’s state and local economies. Our statewide annual economic impact is nearly $1 billion – and growing.
Read Full Report$953.8 Million
Generated in economic impact
7,233 Jobs
Supported and sustained
$54.3 Million
State and local taxes generated
$8.4 Million
Given back to the community in donations and volunteer hours
280,000
Volunteer Hours
$3.1 Million
Annual Charitable Donation
From outreach initiatives to student, faculty and staff contributions, we empower our community.
Metropolitan State University of Denver is a leader and innovator in higher education, a university committed to fostering an equitable culture while offering a high-quality, accessible college experience.
Get a snapshot of who we are, academic offerings and our economic, civic and community impact.
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Of undergraduate students are the first in their family to attend college
77%
Of alumni who remain in Colorado post-graduation
59%
Of students receiving scholarships and grants totaling more than $97 million
31%
Of students pay no tuition thanks to scholarships and grants
$2,428
Average annual out-of-pocket cost of tuition and fees for in-state undergraduates
45%
Of Roadrunners graduate debt free
14
MSU Denver teams competing in NCAA Division II athletics
$2.3M+
Saved by Roadrunners since 2023 thanks to the Tuition Lock guarantee
91%
Of graduates are employed or in graduate school within six months of graduating
5
NCAA Division II team national championships
As of January 2026
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MSU Denver has one of the most diverse student bodies in Colorado
57% of MSU Denver’s undergraduate students are students of color. We have been federally designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution since 2019.
MSU Denver seeks to promote an inclusive community of learners, an awareness and appreciation of diverse perspectives and identities, and the establishment of policies, practices, programs, and resources designed to embrace and enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion at MSU Denver.
Diversity is one of the core values of MSU Denver and one of the pillars of the University’s Strategic Plan.
Whether your interests are business or health care, philosophy or brewery operations - or you want to create your own field of study - we offer programs that can empower you to craft your future success.
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We come from every background imaginable and learn to be broad-minded by grappling with a variety of experiences and viewpoints.
We are determined to succeed and achieve. If we get knocked down, we get back up.
We have career-ready skills and a deep knowledge of the issues and dynamics that shape the workforce.
We want to use our education to make change. Every degree earned has a ripple effect, spreading benefits across the metro area and beyond.
We don’t settle for walking on well-worn trails. We aim for the best outcomes for ourselves and our communities.
Commencement 2022
Health Professions On Campus
100,000th Grad Branden Ingersoll
Capitol Dome Building
MSU Denver Theatre Class
Get set for success on and off the court as a Roadrunner! Photo: Alyson McClaran
Rowdy the Roadrunner
