·Public University
Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) is a public urban university founded in 1963, located in the heart of Denver, Colorado. MSU Denver is Colorado's largest provider of bachelor's degrees and is dedicated to serving working adults, first-generation students, and diverse communities. The university shares the Auraria Campus with the University of Colorado Denver and Community College of Denver, offering a vibrant urban academic environment steps from downtown Denver. MSU Denver's practical, career-focused curriculum spans business, education, health professions, engineering, arts, and social sciences. The university is nationally recognized for its commitment to access, affordability, and student success. With a student body reflecting Denver's rich diversity, MSU Denver prepares graduates to lead in Colorado's dynamic economy and serves as a vital economic and cultural anchor for the Rocky Mountain region.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$$30,684
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $30,684
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
