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Metropolitan State University is a four-year, public university located in the Twin Cities of Minnesota, United States. It was established in 1971. Metropolitan State is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU). The university enrolls more than 9,000 students per semester. It offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse fields of study. Metropolitan State is organized into the following:
There are many student-run clubs and organizations on campus including the African American Student Association (AASA), Human Services Club, and TRIO Student Union. The Metropolitan is the award-winning student newspaper of Metropolitan State University.
Metropolitan State is located in Saint Paul, MN (a large city). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Metropolitan State is the Post-Master's certificate.
The school is known for its programs in business and management and security and law enforcement.
Metropolitan State does not offer open admission.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Metropolitan State had 6,802 enrolled students in 2007. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
A lot of students at Metropolitan State attend part-time.
More complete details are provided below.
Metropolitan State University
700 E Seventh St
Saint Paul, MN 55106-5000
General Phone: (651) 793-1212
http://www.metrostate.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 522 | business management, accounting, MIS, marketing, finance, human resources, international business, business and related services, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 355 | general studies, technical and business writing, social services, English composition, English, liberal arts and sciences, history, women's studies, ... |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 148 | criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and administration |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 115 | registered nursing, community nurse |
| Therapy And Counseling | 91 | psychology, substance abuse counseling, child psychology |
| Family And Social Work | 87 | human services, social work, public administration |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 69 | information science, computer science, computer security, systems analyst |
| Education And Teaching | 31 | kindergarten/preschool teaching, social studies teaching, English teaching, biology teaching, elementary school teaching, math teaching |
| Media | 26 | communication studies, advertising |
| Science | 23 | biology |
| Transportation | 11 | aviation operations |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 7 | playwriting and screenwriting, drama |
| Mathematics | 6 | applied mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 3 | philosophy |
| Hospitality | 0 | hospitality management |
| Office And Administration | 0 | office management |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 0 | chef training |
Number of programs and degrees for Metropolitan State in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,299 | 49 |
| Master's degree | 152 | 8 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 31 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 11 | 3 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 1 | 1 |
In 2007, Metropolitan State had a total enrollment of 6,802 students (4,153 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 71% |
| Part-Time | 29% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 92% |
| Graduate | 8% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 58% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 8% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 17% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 2% |
| 20-21 | 7% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 23% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
| Part-Time | 54 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of St. Paul, Minnesota for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Minnesota Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 420 | 221 | 53% | 77 | 35% |
| Men | 184 | 91 | 49% | 36 | 40% |
| Women | 236 | 130 | 55% | 41 | 32% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,262 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,302 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid:
Metropolitan State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1037400)
Metropolitan State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 39 | 29 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 13 | 20 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 6 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 15 | $81,039 | 15 | $72,718 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 22 | $62,602 | 19 | $56,186 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 17 | $57,562 | 21 | $55,401 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 54 | $66,137 | 55 | $60,395 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Information Resources Management/CIO Training
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer and Information Systems Security
Information Science/Studies
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Playwriting and Screenwriting
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
Public Administration
Social Work
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Composition
English Language and Literature, General
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
General Studies
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences, General
Technical and Business Writing
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
MEDIA
Advertising
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Developmental and Child Psychology
Psychology, General
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Metropolitan State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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