UNIVERSITY FACT SHEET 2019-20

MSU Denver by the Numbers

UNIVERSITY FACT SHEET 2019-20

MSU Denver by the Numbers

Metropolitan State University of Denver has pushed the

boundaries of what is possible in higher education.

We empower Colorado’s students to advance their lives

and careers through high-quality, real-world education.

And we power the state’s industries and economy

through our 95,000 career-ready graduates, more than

80% of whom stay in Colorado.

For more than 50 years,

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At MSU Denver, we see higher education as the foundation of the American dream. Any student willing to put in the work should have an opportunity to get ahead.

Opportunity Advancing

18,917 Undergraduates

877Graduate Students

95,000Alumni

From Colorado, for Colorado

18,031Resident Undergraduate Students, the Most of Any University in the State

98.7%Graduate Students from Colorado

96.5%Undergraduate Students from Colorado

80%Alumni Living in State and Contributing to the Economy

25 Average Age of Undergraduates

1,200 Military and Veteran/Dependent Students

Nearly 80% Students Working While Pursuing Their Education

Defined by Whom We Include

46%Diversity

UndergraduateStudentsof Color

30% Colorado’s most recently designated Hispanic-Serving InstitutionLatino

Black or African American

Bi- or Multiracial

Asian

American Indian or Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

5,663

Fall 2019 Undergraduate Students of Color8,727

1,190

923

813

104

34

First-generation Undergraduate Students

Total Undergraduate Transfer Students

Students Receiving Scholarships or Grants

First-gen

Students Eligible for the Pell Grant

Pell Grant

Scholarships/Grants

Transfer

56%

54%

46%

30.9%

#1 Transfer Destination for Coloradans

3,818 Students Whose Tuition and Fees Were Covered by MSU Denver in 2017-18

3,184 Additional Students Whose Tuition and Fees Were Reduced by Half in 2017-18

Breaking Down Barriers

Sources: Metropolitan State University of Denver: Alumni Office, Office of Financial Aid, Student Census Fall 2019 Colorado Department of Higher Education

1,200 70% 5%students who participated in applied service learning with community agencies.

of registered MSU Denver students voted in 2018 midterm elections. The national average for college students is 55%.

MSU Denver is among the 5% of business schools worldwide with accreditation from AASCB.

Learn to fight crime from the former

director of the NCIS

Analyze graphic novels with the

convention director of Denver’s

Pop Culture Con

Get bitten by the insect bug with a

renowned mosquito biologist

Study jazz with a Grammy-nominated

musician

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of our classes are taught by faculty, not teaching assistants. They are noted academics, national experts and industry icons.

99%Learners Connect With Leaders

Civic- and Globally Minded

95+

95+

834

Majors

Minors

Graduate Programs

Certificate Programs

• Accounting

• Business Administration

• Clinical Behavioral Health (Fall 2020)

• Cybersecurity

• Health Administration

• Human Nutrition and Dietetics

• Social Work

• Teaching

Relevant Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees

MSU Denver offers high-quality, high-value education that helps students become career-ready critical thinkers who make an impact in Colorado communities.

ExcellenceAdvancing

At MSU Denver, we believe that great education is always adapting to meet the needs of today’s students and the needs of Colorado.

InnovationAdvancingAerospace*Partnerships with industry leaders such as Lockheed Martin and York Space Systems provide hands-on learning opportunities and a workforce pipeline.

Aviation*Pathway programs with regional and national airlines help students take off in flight careers and solve the pilot shortage.

Broadcasting/Communications*An award-winning student news and media program prepares leaders for a rapidly evolving industry.

Financial Services*New banking degree is the first of its kind in Colorado and was developed with input from industry executives.

EducationA leading educator of diverse, classroom-ready teachers with a passion to serve Colorado children.

Health Care and Wellness*A new Health Institute integrates 10 disciplines to educate highly skilled leaders in health.

HospitalityColorado’s only on-campus hotel, brewery and wine-cellar management lab provide hands-on experience.

IT – Software*A groundbreaking cybersecurity program blends technology and human behavior to advance careers in a critical field.

*Top Industry Cluster Identified by Metro Denver Economic Development Corp.

U.S. News & World Report Regional Universities West Category

5th most innovative university in the West

From Classrooms to Careers

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