METROPOLITAN STATE COLLEGE OF DENVER
Denver, CO
Our Success Begins With You
At METROPOLITAN STATE COLLEGE OF DENVER, success is defined many ways. Because Metro State is a teaching institution, our success begins with high-quality faculty members who focus their passion and unique expertise to deliver individualized, relevant instruction that impacts student success. And because our students bring valuable real-world experience to their classes, faculty teaches students who are seriously prepared to learn and ready to make an impact that has effects personally, locally and globally.
With more than 21,000 students, Metro State is Colorado’s second-largest higher education institution and one of the largest public four-year colleges in the nation. But, our average class size is just 22 students. Because of this, faculty and students are more able to foster close partnerships that directly lead to real academic breakthroughs.
Metro State is an innovative and progressive institution that strongly advocates the continued enhancement of the learning environment. Faculty and staff truly personify success each day by blending diverse backgrounds, exceptional skills and outstanding contributions to support the myriad departments and divisions that offer Metro State students opportunities to explore 53 majors, 82 minors and more than 300 academic options.
Located on the 175-acre Auraria Campus in the heart of downtown Denver, Metro State provides a campus experience that is both safe and accessible. Urban character is a vital aspect of Metro State’s personality. Not only does it encourage faculty and students to extend their learning opportunities into the vibrant Denver community, it also fosters a commitment to diversity that affords success to all students.
Metro State is proud to be Denver’s most diverse four-year college. Students of color make up nearly a quarter of our student body, and roughly one-fifth of all tenured and tenure-track faculty members are people of color.
Metro State is truly tuned in to the heartbeat of Denver. Getting here is easy and convenient, whether driving or using public transportation (11 RTD bus routes and two RTD Light Rail stations service the campus). Culture, recreation, dining, shopping and entertainment are within walking distance of the College, including the world-renowned Denver Art Museum, Elitch Gardens amusement park, the Cherry Creek bike trail, the REI flagship store, Denver Pavilions, the Denver Center for the Performing Arts and local professional sports venues.
All of this and more are why Metro State is one of the preeminent public urban baccalaureate colleges in the nation. We are excited to add to our winning team and invite you to seriously consider finding success while making your difference at Metro State.
For more information about Metro State, please visit us online at www.mscd.edu




