Campus & Student Life at Metropolitan State University of Denver

Home to about 17,988 undergraduates in 2020, MSU Denver is a large, public university located in Denver, Colorado. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, MSU Denver offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by MSU Denver can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our MSU Denver Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

MSU Denver Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit MSU Denver Disability Services.

MSU Denver for the Military

While not a "service academy", MSU Denver does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit MSU Denver Veteran Services . For more information, check out our MSU Denver for Veterans Guide.

MSU Denver offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, MSU Denver does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Metropolitan State University of Denver

MSU Denver does not offer on-campus housing.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Metropolitan State University of Denver

MSU Denver has a comparatively large, student body. There were 17,988 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 11,134 (61.9%). Part-time attendance was 6,854 (38.1%).

Metropolitan State University of Denver is Ranked #978 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, MSU Denver is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank MSU Denver #978 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at MSU Denver by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the MSU Denver Diversity Guide.

Metropolitan State University of Denver Competes in the NCAA

MSU Denver has a total of 263 student athletes, 124 men and 139 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Metropolitan State University of Denver Athletics