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Students attend Metropolitan College in Phoenix, Arizona, a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Metropolitan College degrees go up to the Bachelor's degree.
The school is known for its programs in law.
Applicants to Metropolitan College appreciate its open admissions policy.
There are 183 students at the school (as of 2005). A very high share of students at Metropolitan College are female.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Metropolitan College is a private, specialized college established for the purpose of meeting the business and career needs of the Phoenix metropolitan area, as well as the state of Arizona. Specific, practical, educational programs are designed to meet these demands."
More complete details are provided below.
Metropolitan College
4129 E. Van Buren Street, Suite #100
Phoenix, AZ 85008-6940
General Phone: (602) 955-5900
Admissions Phone: (602) 955-5900
Financial Aid Phone: (602) 955-5900
Metropolitan College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Law | 13 | court reporting, legal assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Metropolitan College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 9 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 4 | 2 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Metropolitan College had a total enrollment of 183 students (183 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 67% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 16% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 4% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 32% |
| 30-34 | 21% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
| Part-Time | 45 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Phoenix, Arizona for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Arizona Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (602) 955-5900
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,534 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,534 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,260 |
Financial Aid:
Metropolitan College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3081200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (602) 955-5900
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Metropolitan College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students On-campus library
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