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As Colorado's only public urban research university, CU Denver educates a diverse student body of more than 14,000 students through quality academics, ambitious research and creative work, and civic engagement in the city we call home. Graduates gain the powerful combination of immersive classroom and real-world experiences that are in demand today, while the city benefits from well-educated, top talent and a new generation of knowledge that fuels the future of Denver and our region.

Founded in 1864 — just a few years after the city of Denver itself was founded—the University of Denver is one of the country's premier private universities. The University's 125-acre campus, a few miles south of downtown Denver, is home to about 12,000 students hailing from all regions of the United States and 83 other countries. The University offers more than 100 undergraduate programs of study and more than 120 graduate and professional programs. DU is recognized as a Doctoral/Very High Research University (or “R1”) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. The University of Denver may delete posts or comments that promote for-profit ventures that do not comply with DU policies. Posts that are grossly off-topic, abusive, contain profanity, pornography, are threatening, contain discriminatory language or language of bias or hate, and the like will not be tolerated. This page is moderated by DU staff to maintain safety and ensure appropriate interactions. Posts concerning safety and discrimination will be brought to the immediate attention of Campus Safety and/or Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Founded in 1965, Metropolitan State University of Denver is a comprehensive university offering bachelor's and master's degrees on the Auraria Campus in downtown Denver. MSU Denver is Colorado’s urban land grant university, offering individualized, relevant bachelor’s and select master’s degrees to more undergraduate Coloradans than any other school in the state. MSU Denver is the leader in diverse enrollment among Colorado’s four-year universities and has been designated as an Emerging Hispanic Serving Institution. Accessibility matters. Need an accommodation? Email socialmedia@msudenver.edu