Metropolitan State University of Denver
About
Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) is a vibrant, public university situated on the unique, shared Auraria Campus in downtown Denver, renowned for its commitment to affordability and career-focused, hands-on learning. The university boasts highly regarded programs in aviation and aerospace science—featuring advanced flight simulation labs—as well as top-tier degrees in nursing, education, and hospitality management. MSU Denver’s campus culture is highly diverse, inclusive, and closely connected to the city's professional pulse, with over half of the student body identifying as first-generation college students. What truly sets the university apart is its deep integration with local industry, exemplified by distinctive, hands-on learning facilities like an on-campus, student-run hotel and commercial brewery.
Wikipedia:Metropolitan State University of Denver is a public university in Denver, Colorado, United States. It is located on the Auraria Campus, along with the University of Colorado Denver and the Community College of Denver, in downtown Denver, adjacent to Speer Boulevard and Colfax Avenue. In the fall 2025 semester, MSU Denver had an enrollment of 17,111 undergraduate students and 1,225 graduate students.
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Essay Requirements
Metropolitan State University of Denver accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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