Is Metropolitan State University of Denver a Catholic college?

No. Metropolitan State University of Denver is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church (campus parish).

Where is Mass celebrated at Metropolitan State University of Denver?

Mass is listed at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

Universidad · Vida católica en el campus

Metropolitan State University of Denver

UbicaciónDenver, CO
Tipo y tamañoPública · de 4 años · 17,593 estudiantes

Sitio web oficial Insignia del Cuadro de Honor de la pastoral universitaria

Puntuación de Vida Católica

Vida católica 75%Académicos 25%

AVida católica
86 de 100

DAcadémicos
44 de 100

Verificado el 12 oct. 2026 · Cómo funciona la puntuación

Cuadro de Honor de la Pastoral UniversitariaQué significan las insignias

Metropolitan State University of Denver is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

Catholic life for MSU Denver students is centered at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church, the parish on the Auraria Higher Education Campus that MSU Denver shares with CU Denver and Community College of Denver. The parish website lists Mass Monday to Friday at 12:15 PM and Sunday at 9:00 AM, confession Monday to Friday, Bible studies, OCIA, and spiritual direction for college students. FOCUS missionaries also serve the Auraria campus.

Misa, confesión y adoración

Confirme con la parroquia

Misa 3

Lunes a viernes12:15 p. m.St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church
Miércoles5:30 p. m.St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church · Candlelight Mass, Novus Ordo ad orientem in Latin.
Domingo9:00 a. m.St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church

Confesión 1

Lunes a viernes11:30 a. m.St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church · Confession runs until 12:00 PM.

Los horarios provienen solo de páginas oficiales de parroquias, capellanías o escuelas, y pueden cambiar según la temporada. Última verificación: 12 oct. 2026.

Fuentes de estos horarios (1)

Home | St. Elizabeth Catholic Churchstelizabethdenver.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Mass Times Monday to Friday 12:15 PM Sunday 9:00 AM Wednesday Candlelight Mass 5:30 PM (Novus Ordo Ad Orientem in Latin)”
Mass is listed Monday to Friday at 12:15 PM, Sunday at 9:00 AM, and Wednesday at 5:30 PM at the parish.
“Mass Times Monday to Friday 12:15 PM Sunday 9:00 AM Wednesday Candlelight Mass 5:30 PM (Novus Ordo Ad Orientem in Latin)”
Mass is listed Monday to Friday at 12:15 PM, Sunday at 9:00 AM, and Wednesday at 5:30 PM at the parish.
“Mass Times Monday to Friday 12:15 PM Sunday 9:00 AM Wednesday Candlelight Mass 5:30 PM (Novus Ordo Ad Orientem in Latin)”
Mass is listed Monday to Friday at 12:15 PM, Sunday at 9:00 AM, and Wednesday at 5:30 PM at the parish.
“Confession Schedule Monday to Friday: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM”
Confession is scheduled Monday to Friday from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM.

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Iglesias católicas cercanas

CampusCentro católicoIglesia católica (numerada abajo)Abrir un mapa de calles ›

Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church — 0.2 mi · 1060 Saint Francis Way, Denver
Holy Ghost Catholic Church — 0.9 mi · 1900 California Street, Denver
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception — 1.3 mi · 401 East Colfax Avenue, Denver
Saint Patrick Oratory — 1.3 mi · 3325 Pecos Street, Denver
Saint Joseph Catholic Church — 1.4 mi · 600 Galapago Street, Denver
Saint Dominic Catholic Parish of Denver — 1.5 mi · 2905 Federal Boulevard, Denver

A menos de 3 millas, según el mapa de Colaboradores de OpenStreetMap. El mapa puede estar incompleto. Confirme con la parroquia o la diócesis.

Ficha de vida católica

Cada línea es un aspecto que buscamos. Una marca significa sí, media marca significa en parte, un guion significa no. “Información insuficiente” significa que las fuentes oficiales no lo indican.

Vida católica en el campus

86 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

Sí:
Pastoral universitaria católica que atiende este campus (centro católico, pastoral universitaria o capellanía)Sí (The parish is the Catholic church located on the Auraria campus and states that it serves the students of the campus.)
Fuentes (1)
1. College Student Activities | St. Elizabeth Catholic Churchstelizabethdenver.org/volunteer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “St. Elizabeth of Hungary is the Catholic Church on the Auraria Higher Education Campus in downtown Denver.”
  The parish church is on the Auraria campus and serves its students.
  “We have a regular schedule of liturgies throughout the week open to members of the campus and the surrounding community. On Sundays, we gather for Mass at 9 AM.”
  The parish offers a regular schedule of liturgies open to campus members, with Sunday Mass at 9 AM.
Sí:
Centro o capilla católica dedicada en el campus o junto a élSí (The church, which is the campus chapel, is located on the Auraria campus.)
Fuentes (2)
1. College Student Activities | St. Elizabeth Catholic Churchstelizabethdenver.org/volunteer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “St. Elizabeth of Hungary is the Catholic Church on the Auraria Higher Education Campus in downtown Denver.”
  The parish church is on the Auraria campus and serves its students.
2. Welcome & History | St. Elizabeth Catholic Churchstelizabethdenver.org/welcome · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The Auraria Higher Education Center campus replaced the Auraria neighborhood and St. Elizabeth’s became the campus chapel.”
  St. Elizabeth of Hungary serves as the campus chapel on the Auraria campus.
En parte:
Capellán sacerdote asignado a la pastoral universitariaSacerdote de medio tiempo o compartido (A named priest offers spiritual direction for college students; the page does not present him as a campus chaplain.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Spiritual Direction for College Students | St. Elizabeth Catholic Churchstelizabethdenver.org/formation-resources · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Fr. Richard offers spiritual direction for college students.”
  Fr. Richard Castro Huergo offers spiritual direction to college students.
Sí:
Misa entre semana en la pastoral universitariaTodos los días laborables (5 o más días) (Mass is listed Monday to Friday at 12:15 PM at the parish church.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Home | St. Elizabeth Catholic Churchstelizabethdenver.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Mass Times Monday to Friday 12:15 PM Sunday 9:00 AM Wednesday Candlelight Mass 5:30 PM (Novus Ordo Ad Orientem in Latin)”
  Mass is listed Monday to Friday at 12:15 PM, Sunday at 9:00 AM, and Wednesday at 5:30 PM at the parish.
En parte:
Misa dominical en la pastoral universitaria o en una capilla del campusUna Misa de fin de semana (One Sunday Mass is listed, at 9:00 AM.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Home | St. Elizabeth Catholic Churchstelizabethdenver.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Mass Times Monday to Friday 12:15 PM Sunday 9:00 AM Wednesday Candlelight Mass 5:30 PM (Novus Ordo Ad Orientem in Latin)”
  Mass is listed Monday to Friday at 12:15 PM, Sunday at 9:00 AM, and Wednesday at 5:30 PM at the parish.
Sí:
Confesión con horario fijo en la pastoral universitariaSemanal o con más frecuencia (Confession is listed Monday to Friday from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Home | St. Elizabeth Catholic Churchstelizabethdenver.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Confession Schedule Monday to Friday: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM”
  Confession is scheduled Monday to Friday from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM.
Sí:
Grupos estudiantiles católicos y misiones (p. ej., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, estudios bíblicos)Dos o más (FOCUS missionaries serve the Auraria campus, and the parish lists college Bible studies.)
Fuentes (3)
1. College Student Activities | St. Elizabeth Catholic Churchstelizabethdenver.org/volunteer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Bible Studies: Fill out this interest form.”
  The parish lists Bible studies for college students.
2. Home | St. Elizabeth Catholic Churchstelizabethdenver.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Connect with our FOCUS missionaries here.”
  The parish directs college students to its FOCUS missionaries.
3. Tyler Gleason | FOCUSfocus.org/missionaries/tyler-gleason · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “At the Auraria Campus, we’ll be serving the University of Colorado Denver, Metropolitan State University of Denver, and Community College of Denver.”
  FOCUS states that its missionaries serve the Auraria campus, including Metropolitan State University of Denver.
Sí:
Programas de formación (retiros, OCIA/RCIA, servicio, grupos pequeños)Dos o más tipos (Two kinds listed: small-group Bible studies and OCIA/faith formation.)
Fuentes (1)
1. College Student Activities | St. Elizabeth Catholic Churchstelizabethdenver.org/volunteer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Bible Studies: Fill out this interest form.”
  The parish lists Bible studies for college students.
  “OCIA/Faith Formation: Thursdays from 5:30-6:30pm”
  The parish lists OCIA and faith formation on Thursdays from 5:30 to 6:30 PM.
Sí:
Iglesia católica a distancia de caminata (calculado a partir de OpenStreetMap)A menos de 1 milla del campusCalculado a partir de las ubicaciones de iglesias en OpenStreetMap.
En parte:
Horario semanal publicado de Misa, confesión y adoraciónDe 12 a 19 veces por semana (12 horarios semanales documentados: 7 de Misa, 5 de confesión, 0 de adoración.)Calculado a partir de los horarios verificados de Misa, confesión y adoración que aparecen en esta página (cada día con horario cuenta una vez).

Las calificaciones provienen de los indicadores documentados de la rúbrica. “Información insuficiente” no significa que la escuela no lo tenga.

Fortalezas

Mass is listed on weekdays (12:15 PM, Monday to Friday) at the church on the Auraria campus.
Fuentes (1)
1. Home | St. Elizabeth Catholic Churchstelizabethdenver.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Mass Times Monday to Friday 12:15 PM Sunday 9:00 AM Wednesday Candlelight Mass 5:30 PM (Novus Ordo Ad Orientem in Latin)”
  Mass is listed Monday to Friday at 12:15 PM, Sunday at 9:00 AM, and Wednesday at 5:30 PM at the parish.
Confession is listed every weekday from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM.
Fuentes (1)
1. Home | St. Elizabeth Catholic Churchstelizabethdenver.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Confession Schedule Monday to Friday: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM”
  Confession is scheduled Monday to Friday from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM.
A named priest offers spiritual direction for college students, and FOCUS missionaries serve the campus.
Fuentes (2)
1. Spiritual Direction for College Students | St. Elizabeth Catholic Churchstelizabethdenver.org/formation-resources · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Fr. Richard offers spiritual direction for college students.”
  Fr. Richard Castro Huergo offers spiritual direction to college students.
2. Tyler Gleason | FOCUSfocus.org/missionaries/tyler-gleason · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “At the Auraria Campus, we’ll be serving the University of Colorado Denver, Metropolitan State University of Denver, and Community College of Denver.”
  FOCUS states that its missionaries serve the Auraria campus, including Metropolitan State University of Denver.

Inquietudes

Only one weekend Mass is listed, on Sunday at 9:00 AM.
Fuentes (1)
1. Home | St. Elizabeth Catholic Churchstelizabethdenver.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Mass Times Monday to Friday 12:15 PM Sunday 9:00 AM Wednesday Candlelight Mass 5:30 PM (Novus Ordo Ad Orientem in Latin)”
  Mass is listed Monday to Friday at 12:15 PM, Sunday at 9:00 AM, and Wednesday at 5:30 PM at the parish.
The campus-specific student groups listed are limited to Bible studies and FOCUS.
Fuentes (2)
1. College Student Activities | St. Elizabeth Catholic Churchstelizabethdenver.org/volunteer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Bible Studies: Fill out this interest form.”
  The parish lists Bible studies for college students.
2. Tyler Gleason | FOCUSfocus.org/missionaries/tyler-gleason · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “At the Auraria Campus, we’ll be serving the University of Colorado Denver, Metropolitan State University of Denver, and Community College of Denver.”
  FOCUS states that its missionaries serve the Auraria campus, including Metropolitan State University of Denver.

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El centro católico

St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church (campus parish on the Auraria campus)

Dirección: 1060 St Francis Way, Denver, CO 80204
Ubicación: En el campus
Instalaciones: capilla

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Fuente: stelizabethdenver.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, stelizabethdenver.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, stelizabethdenver.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Clubes católicos y vida estudiantil

7 grupos y actividades regulares · 1 en el campus, 0 fuera del campus, 6 sin ubicación publicada

Liturgia y oración 1

Sunday Mass (college students welcome)En el campus
Sundays at 9:00 AM
Sunday Mass at the parish church on the Auraria campus.
stelizabethdenver.org, stelizabethdenver.org

Formación en la fe 2

OCIA/Faith Formation
Thursdays 5:30-6:30 PM
OCIA and faith formation sessions listed among the parish's college student activities.
stelizabethdenver.org
Spiritual direction for college students
Spiritual direction offered by Fr. Richard Castro Huergo to college students, by appointment.
stelizabethdenver.org

Clubes y grupos 2

Estudios bíblicos
Bible studies for college students; the parish asks interested students to fill out an interest form.
stelizabethdenver.org
FOCUS missionaries at Auraria Campus
FOCUS missionaries serve the University of Colorado Denver, MSU Denver, and Community College of Denver on the Auraria campus; the parish directs college students to them.
stelizabethdenver.org, focus.org

Servicio 1

Sandwich Line
Daily at 11 AM (meal service)
Parish ministry serving meals, coats, and other help to people in need; volunteers are welcome. Not a student group.
stelizabethdenver.org

Vida social 1

Free Lunch for students
Thursdays at 1 PM
Free lunch listed among the parish's college student activities.
stelizabethdenver.org

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Pastoral universitaria católica

St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church (campus parish)

Fuentes (4)

College Student Activities | St. Elizabeth Catholic Churchstelizabethdenver.org/volunteer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“St. Elizabeth of Hungary is the Catholic Church on the Auraria Higher Education Campus in downtown Denver.”
The parish church is on the Auraria campus and serves its students.
“St. Elizabeth of Hungary is the Catholic Church on the Auraria Higher Education Campus in downtown Denver.”
The parish church is on the Auraria campus and serves its students.
Spiritual Direction for College Students | St. Elizabeth Catholic Churchstelizabethdenver.org/formation-resources · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Fr. Richard offers spiritual direction for college students.”
Fr. Richard Castro Huergo offers spiritual direction to college students.
Contact Us | St. Elizabeth Catholic Churchstelizabethdenver.org/contact · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“info@stelizabethdenver.org Phone (303) 534-4014 Location 1060 St Francis Way, Denver, CO 80204 Located in the Auraria Campus”
The parish publishes a general email, phone number, and an address on the Auraria Campus.
Welcome & History | St. Elizabeth Catholic Churchstelizabethdenver.org/welcome · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“The Auraria Higher Education Center campus replaced the Auraria neighborhood and St. Elizabeth’s became the campus chapel.”
St. Elizabeth of Hungary serves as the campus chapel on the Auraria campus.

Comuníquese

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Excelencia académica

44 de 100

De datos federales, en escalas fijas publicadas.

Cada medida cuenta con la proporción indicada.

Tasa de graduación 35% de la puntuación32%
Retención de primer año 20% de la puntuación63%
Puntajes de pruebas de los estudiantes de nuevo ingreso 15% de la puntuaciónSAT 1,019 · ACT 21.5
Proporción de estudiantes por profesor 15% de la puntuación14 a 1
Gasto en enseñanza por estudiante 15% de la puntuación$8,036

Las barras muestran puntos en la escala de cada medida. Cómo se calcula la Excelencia académica.

Fuente: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, cohortes más recientes (publicación de datos del 06/10/2026))

Datos del campus

Deportes	NCAA División II · Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Entorno	Ciudad
ROTC	Ejército · Fuerza Aérea
Estudios en el extranjero	Se ofrece
Estudiantes por profesor	14 a 1

Datos federales (IPEDS). Nada de esto cambia las calificaciones de fe.

Costo y valor

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Valor y resultados
Estudiantes de pregrado Matrícula de otoño (IPEDS)	16,430
Total de estudiantes	17,593
Precio neto promedio (por año) Después de becas, para estudiantes que reciben ayuda federal	$15,327
Costo total de asistencia (por año)	$24,622
Mediana de la deuda federal al graduarse	$21,500
Tasa de graduación Estudiantes de nuevo ingreso a tiempo completo que terminan dentro del 150 % del tiempo normal	32%
Retención de primer año	63%
Ingresos medianos 10 años después del ingreso	$52,093
Tasa de admisión	99%
Estudiantes que reciben becas Pell	36%

Rango medio de los estudiantes admitidos:SAT 880–1130ACT 17–26

Puntajes de exámenes de admisión (el 50 % central de los estudiantes admitidos que presentaron puntajes)
SAT promedio	1019
SAT lectura y escritura	450–570
SAT matemáticas	430–560
ACT compuesto	17–26
Política de exámenes	Se considera, pero no se exige

Índice de valor: 46 / 100 (cómo se calcula)

Fuentes: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · calculadora de precio neto
College Scorecard, cohortes más recientes (publicación de datos del 06/10/2026); directorio IPEDS 2024-25 y características institucionales; matrícula de otoño de 2023.

Iglesia local

Arquidiócesis de Denver

Mons. James R. Golka, arzobispo de Denver

Tratamiento formal: “Su Excelencia”

Fuente: archden.org, verificado el 7 oct. 2026.

Diócesis determinada por el condado, según la lista de condados de la diócesis (Wikipedia). Confirme con la diócesis.

Acerca de los datos de esta escuela

IPEDS unit ID 127565
Clasificación Carnegie: Universidad de maestría (programas más grandes)
Acreditación: Higher Learning Commission (DAPIP del Departamento de Educación de EE. UU.)
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Preguntas que hacen las familias

Is Metropolitan State University of Denver a Catholic college?: No. Metropolitan State University of Denver is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church (campus parish).
What is Metropolitan State University of Denver’s Catholic Life Score?: 76 out of 100 (grade A). It measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes, together with academics.
Where is Mass celebrated at Metropolitan State University of Denver?: Mass is listed at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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