Metropolitan State University of Denver

Yes, MSU Denver's online school coincides with its traditional campus programs. Among its fully online offerings are 18 bachelor's degrees, 4 undergraduate certificates, 2 master's degrees, and 3 graduate certificates. A fully online program means that all required degree components are offered at least once per year in a virtual environment. In other words,students won’t have to come to campus if they don’t want to. 

Data from the National Center for Education Statistics shows that nearly half (46%) of undergraduates at MSU Denver study at least partially online. 

It's standard practice for employers to check if an applicant's college degree is from an accredited institution. Accreditation is when a third-party agency inspects a university's programs and faculty to ensure they meet the national standards for education quality. OnlineU only features accredited online schools on its site. Specifically, MSU Denver is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. 

In order to help with students' transition into the workforce, MSU Denver offers coaching services for online students to plan for their future success in their chosen fields. There's also LinkedIn Learning, which allows students to connect their MSU accounts to the social platform in order to gain access to online career success courses.  

MSU Denver is well-known for the wide range of support services it offers its online students, including enrollment assistance, financial resources, tutoring and writing services, and academic advising. Students also have access to mental health support, which includes a free online mental health screening. Additionally, online students who enroll in an undergraduate program are eligible to receive a $1,000 renewable scholarship. 

According to federal data from College Scorecard, the highest earning area of study at MSU Denver is computer science. Students graduating in this field can expect to earn a median annual salary of ~$83,400. Online students can enroll in the Bachelor of Science in Business Intelligence, which features a related emphasis on data analytics. The next highest earning degree that's available online is the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN), which projects a median annual salary of ~$64,200. 

Salary Score, OnlineU's proprietary metric that compares alumni salaries from different schools using the same degree, is another helpful way of determining potential salary outcomes. On a scale of 1 to 100, MSU Denver received a 67 at the bachelor's level and 37 at the master's level. 

Looking at a school's acceptance rate is the easiest way to know if it's easy to get into. MSU Denver has an acceptance rate of 83%, according to College Scorecard, and this is significantly higher than the national average. 

The requirements for applying to college are different depending on if a prospective student plans to study online or in person. Online applicants at MSU Denver must select an online degree and major. Online undergrad applicants with a 2.0 GPA will be automatically accepted into their chosen program, while applicants who fall below this threshold are required to also include a personal essay. 

All first-year students must complete the following steps to apply: 

• Fill out MSU Denver's online application. 
• Submit high school transcripts, GPA, and a list of classes taken.

MSU Denver highly recommends students complete the Higher Education Admissions Recommendations (HEAR) courses prior to applying. Additionally, college entrance exams are accepted but not required.