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Metro State
Quick Facts

ENROLLMENT: 21,109, of which 97% are Colorado residents; 94% come from the 7-county Denver-metro area; 60% are full-time; 40% are part-time

MAJORS: 51 majors and 79 minors in liberal arts, business and professional studies

AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 22

AVERAGE AGE: 26; 56% are 24 years of age and younger

DIVERSITY: 24% are students of color

ONLINE COURSES: 18% take classes online

FINANCIAL AID: $84 million awarded last year in the form of grants, scholarships, loans and work-study. Average award per student was $6,887

Your time, your education, your success

Metropolitan State College of Denver is one of the largest public four-year colleges in the United States—with more than 21,000 students—and has the second-largest undergraduate population in Colorado.

And yet our students tell us that they feel like they’re part of a small school, thanks to our intimate classes (average size: 22), professors with a passion to teach and availability of services like mentoring and advising. You get personal attention, which empowers you to take ownership of your education.

Academic excellence. Metropolitan State College of Denver is a comprehensive, public four-year institution granting bachelor’s degrees through its three schools: Business, Professional Studies, and Letters, Arts and Sciences. We offer 51 majors and 79 minors, as well as unique and individualized degree programs that give our students a competitive edge in their careers.

An urban-enriched education. With a campus adjacent to the heart of downtown Denver, the city is our extended campus. Our students experience urban excitement, convenience and diversity, as well as unmatched cultural and recreational opportunities.

Real-world learning. At Metro State, we don’t just talk about real-world learning. We live it! Our faculty are expert practitioners in their fields. Our students work while they’re enrolled and many have a significant amount of professional experience to share with you and other classmates.

Metro State is Denver. Metro State and its students reflect Denver’s rich mixture of ethnicity, economic background, age and culture. The College’s accessibility is made possible through its location, affordable tuition and financial aid awards. And, we enroll the highest number of students of color in the state.

A proud sponsor of 9Teachers Who Care, Metropolitan State College of Denver is a Colorado leader in preparing quality teachers who impact our children’s education.

Metro State. Where success begins with you.

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