Key Facts at a Glance

Updated October 2024

59% first-generation students
58% students of color
30 average age of students
15–81 age range of students
Four-time recipient of the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award
Federally recognized Minority-Serving Institution, as an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution
Partners since 2019 in the Mexican Consulate’s IME-BECAS scholarship program sponsored by the Mexican Consulate’s Institute of Mexicans Abroad (IME) Fellowship Program
A Beyond the Yellow Ribbon institution, Metro State is a military-friendly university recognized for providing a high standard of programming and assistance to veterans, active-duty service members, and their families.

Regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604-1413, phone 800.621.7440).
The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, the Council on Social Work Education, Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs, and Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board grant accreditation for nursing, social work, business, and education programs, respectively.
National Addiction Studies Accreditation Commission fully accredits the Human Services—BS in Alcohol and Drug Counseling, Substance Use Disorders Post-baccalaureate Certificate, and MS in Co-occurring Disorders Recovery Counseling programs.