An Economic Catalyst for Colorado

Metropolitan State University of 丹佛’s economic impact on the state of Colorado approaches $1 billion per year. 作为科罗拉多州唯一的修改, 开放获取大学, 密歇根州立大学丹佛 has served as a stepping stone towards the American dream for more than 108,000 alumni and remains one of the best public investments Colorado can make for its economy, 人与未来.

密歇根州立大学丹佛 commissioned this economic contribution analysis to quantify its community impact, track progress since the 2019 report, 指导未来规划. 由 派克战略集团, the assessment evaluated 密歇根州立大学丹佛’s impact from 2020 to 2023.

Fueling Colorado's future with $953.年影响800万

密歇根州立大学丹佛 contributes to the local and statewide economies through its expenditures on operations, 基本建设项目和工资. 直接, day-to-day expenditures of the University, combined with 学生和游客消费, cause a ripple effect throughout the statewide economy.

In combined impact, 密歇根州立大学丹佛 contributes $953.8 million annually in economic impact to Colorado through its expenditures on operations, 资本项目, wages and campus spending (FY19-23).

密歇根州立大学丹佛’s economic growth well outpaced inflation, 从2019年到2023年增长36%, despite the challenges of the pandemic.

直接聘用2人,573人, 密歇根州立大学丹佛 supports and sustains another 4,660 jobs in Colorado as a result of its operational, 学生和游客消费. Another 82,837 密歇根州立大学丹佛 alumni live and work in the state.

The University’s faculty, staff and students make an estimated $3.1 million in charitable donations and volunteer for nearly 280,000 hours, valued at $8.400万年.

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Conducted by 派克战略集团, this economic contribution analysis provides a comprehensive assessment of the economic, employment and tax impact of 密歇根州立大学丹佛 across Colorado. Using IMPLAN modeling and its input-output analysis, the report:

  • utilizes regional data, allowing economic contribution analysis specific to Colorado.
  • uses a fixed-price model with point in time calculation. All figures are for Fiscal Year 23 or an aggregate of Fiscal 20-23, unless otherwise noted.
  • calculates direct, indirect and induced effects, the sum of which is the economic impact.

Launching Colorado's Changemakers

Located in the heart of downtown 丹佛 near the Rocky Mountains, Metropolitan State University of 丹佛 is a modified open-access institution offering innovative, 专注于职业教育. With 90+ majors and 10 graduate programs, we serve over 17,000 students of all ages and backgrounds.

  • 80% of our 108,000+ alumni stay in Colorado, strengthening communities and economies.
  • 密歇根州立大学丹佛 is a federally designated Hispanic-Serving机构 committed to fostering equity and social mobility.
  • 通过 走鹃承诺, 30% of our students receive full tuition and fee support.

以学生为中心的成功:
As Colorado’s top transfer destination, with an average student age of 24.9, 密歇根州立大学丹佛 provides comprehensive support to meet students where they are.

真实的学习:
自1965年以来, 密歇根州立大学丹佛 has connected students to experiential learning, 实习, 工业合作社, preparing them to thrive from Day One. Employers value our diverse student body—60% first-generation college students, 54%的学生是有色人种, 95%来自科罗拉多州.

密歇根州立大学丹佛分校与众不同

Turn ambition into achievements with classroom-to-career connections, degrees in high-demand fields and excellent faculty.

Changemakers的希望