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Metropolitan State is located in St. Paul, Minnesota (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, computer science and engineering, family and social work, and security and law enforcement.
Metropolitan State does not offer open admission.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Metropolitan State is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school had 6,497 enrolled students in 2005. A large number of students at Metropolitan State are 40 years old or older.
A lot of students at the school 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
Admissions Phone: (651) 793-1300
Financial Aid Phone: (651) 793-1414
http://www.metrostate.edu
Metropolitan State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 479 | business management, accounting, MIS, finance, marketing, human resources, international business, operations management, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 299 | general studies, technical and business writing, English composition, history, English, liberal arts and sciences, social services, economics, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 111 | human services, public administration, social work |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 107 | criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and administration |
| Therapy And Counseling | 97 | psychology, child psychology, substance abuse counseling |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 96 | computer science, information science, systems analyst |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 67 | various nursing, nursing science |
| Media | 41 | communication studies, advertising |
| Science | 23 | biology |
| Transportation | 16 | aviation operations |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 12 | playwriting and screenwriting, drama |
| Religion And Philosophy | 6 | philosophy |
| Mathematics | 4 | applied mathematics |
| Education And Teaching | 4 | social studies teaching, biology teaching, English teaching, math teaching, kindergarten/preschool teaching |
| 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 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,157 | 45 |
| Master's degree | 176 | 8 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 26 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 3 | 3 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Metropolitan State had a total enrollment of 6,497 students (3,952 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 63% |
| Part-Time | 37% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 91% |
| Graduate | 9% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 44% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 37% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 2% |
| 20-21 | 6% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 20% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 97% |
| Wisconsin | 3% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 44 % |
| Part-Time | 55 % |
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 | 217 | 122 | 56% | 84 | 69% |
| Men | 90 | 52 | 58% | 34 | 65% |
| Women | 127 | 70 | 55% | 50 | 71% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| 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 |
Admissions Phone Number: (651) 793-1300
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,681 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,111 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid:
Metropolitan State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1037400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (651) 793-1414
Metropolitan State has a tenure system for faculty.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 15 | $78,452 | 12 | $72,032 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 22 | $59,428 | 18 | $59,075 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 17 | $52,244 | 21 | $49,703 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 54 | $62,451 | 51 | $58,264 |
*: 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
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
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
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 Science (MS, PhD)
Nursing, Other
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 7% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | 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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