Educating Colorado

With over 24,000 students, Metro State educates more Colorado undergraduates than any other university in the state.

Inclusiveness

Nearly 7,000 students of color make Metro State the leader in diverse enrollment.

Impactful alumni

Metro State alumnus and school principal Cesar Cedillo ('96) watched 97% of his 2010 class graduate from the once-troubled Bruce Randolph School.

Outstanding value

Metro State's tuition is the lowest among the state's five largest institutions.

Entrepreneurship

Phoenix Visual Arts. The Denver Cupcake Truck. OiNKs. These are just a few of the businesses started by Metro State alumni.

Real-world training

Every year, 1,000 interns help 600 local businesses meet their bottom line.

Local heroes

94% of our students are from metro Denver and 80% of our 67,500 alumni have stayed in Colorado after graduation.

Buying power

More than 61% of our purchases are from Denver-based companies and 83% support Colorado businesses.

Financial assistance

For students who needed a boost, nearly $127 million in scholarships and grants were awarded in 2010-11.