Welcome, MSU Students!
We’re excited to partner with Metropolitan State University to offer MSU students a streamlined pathway into the University of Colorado Denver School of Public Affairs graduate programs! SPA is Colorado’s #1 ranked school for public affairs and public administration.
Whether you’re passionate about government, community impact, or public service leadership, our graduate programs can help you launch further into a meaningful and influential career.
The School of Public Affairs offers the following graduate programs:
- Master of Public Administration
- Master of Public Policy
- Master of Criminal Justice
MSU students and those that have graduated from MSU within a year’s time will receive these benefits.
Streamlined Application process for School of Public Affairs Graduate Programs:
- No GRE required
- Waived application fee
- Only 2 letters of recommendation – letters from your MSU professors are highly encouraged!
- Priority applicant support from our Recruitment Program Manager
For more information on the application process check out here, CU Denver School of Public Affairs Admission!
Discounted rate for our Accelerated Master of Public Administration (applicants are still required to apply and be admitted to the program to receive these benefits):
- 10% tuition discount for the Accelerated MPA
- Total program cost for 2026: $27,500
Apply now for Fall 2026!
Deadline for Accelerated MPA: July 1st, 2026
Deadline for Other Master's Programs: August 1st, 2026
Rolling admission: Receive a decision within 1-2 weeks from application completed
Apply here: Applying to the University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus
Questions?
Contact [email protected] with questions or to even set up a time to chat.
