METROPOLITAN STATE COLLEGE OF DENVER (Metro State)
- Speer Blvd and Colfax Ave
- Denver, CO 80217
- OPEID College Code: 00136000
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- General Phone: (303) 556-3876
- President: Stephen M. Jordan, Ph.d
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 22,837
- College Alias: Metro State
- College Mascot: Roadrunners
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Metropolitan State College of Denver (Metro State) is a large and comprehensive public college located in downtown Denver, Colorado. Metro State offers bachelor's and master's degrees, with offers 55 majors at the undergraduate level, with 90 minors to choose from. It offers master's degrees in professional accountancy, teacher education and social work. Metro State's top ten majors are management, biology, criminal justice/criminology, psychology, art, accounting, English, marketing, human performance and sport, and history.
Many programs at Metro State are developing and expanding, including its Center for Urban Education, which trains teachers for middle and high schools. Metro State's Center for Visual Art, which is located off campus in the Santa Fe Arts District, features award-winning artists and serves as an interactive learning laboratory for Metro State Students. Metro State is constructing a Hotel and Hospitality Learning Center (HLC) and Student Success Building. The college's Aviation and Aerospace Program is positioned to make Colorado a leader in science, technology, engineering and mathematics education.
History
Metropolitan State College of Denver was founded in 1965.
Academics
The academic calendar for Metropolitan State College of Denver follows the semester format, with fall and spring semesters.
Colleges and Schools
The three schools of Metro State are:
- School of Business
- School of Letters, Arts and Sciences
- School of Professional Studies
Student Life
Metro State offers a special program for incoming freshmen called the "First Year Success Program" - a collaboration between Student Services and Academic Affairs. This program helps new students transition to life on campus. It groups students together according to similar backgrounds and goals, and provides targeted programs that include shared schedules, linked courses, and supplemental instruction and peer study sessions.
Metro State also has more than 150 student clubs and organizations available for involvement on campus. These clubs cover a wide range of academic, social, political, cultural and other interests.
Local chapters of fraternities and sororities have existed at Metro State for roughly six years, and offer many opportunities for service, leadership and involvement.
Traditions
The Metro State school colors are blue, white and red. The school mascot is the roadrunner, and the college athletic teams are nicknamed the "Roadrunners."
Athletics
The Metro State "Roadrunners" athletic teams have won two national championships in track, and four in women's soccer and men's basketball. The Roadrunners compete in many intercollegiate sports, including:
Men's Sports:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross County
- Golf
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Women's Sports:
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Satellite Campuses
Metropolitan State College of Denver has three campuses:
- Main Campus, Auraria Campus, downtown Denver
Corner of Colfax Ave. and Speer Blvd. - Metro North, Northglenn
Northglenn, CO 80223 (near 120th Ave. and I-25) - Metro South, Denver Tech Center
Greenwood Village, CO 80111 (near I-25 and Orchard Rd.)
Community Life
Metro State is an urban college, and its activities and programs mirror the needs, values and goals of its surrounding communities. Many initiatives foster growth and change through partnerships with local businesses, agencies and organizations throughout the city of Denver.
The Center for Visual Art offers many exhibitions and for both students and community members. Recent events at the CVA have included:
- ALTERED NATURE: Notable Interpretations from South America
BILINGUAL POETRY READING BY ANA MARIA HERNANDO AND KENNETH ROBINSON
Reading in Spanish and English - COLLECTIVE VISIONS LECTURE:
Fantasy and Nature in Latin American Art by Jillian Mollenhauer, MSCD Assistant Professor of Art History - RECEPTION FOR RICHARD T. CASTRO VISITING PROFESSORSHIP
Honoring Sonia Nazario, author of Enrique's Journey - (THREE ZERO THREE) THREE THREE NINE-ONE SIX ONE NINE
Colorado Ballet responds to Altered Nature at the Center for Visual Art
This site-specific and audience interactive dance work takes a humorous look at everyday telephone communication, especially what happens when things go awry.
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Website
- www.mscd.edu
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
- Facilities and Programs Offered
None Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, No Graduate Coexistence
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
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The Rachel B. Noel Professorship Community Event
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The Auraria Campus - Denver, Colorado
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- Admission Fees Fall 2008
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,712 | 3,014 | 5,726 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 2,051 (76%) | 2,267 (75%) | 4,318 (75%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,160 (57%) | 1,172 (52%) | 2,332 (54%) |
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 142 | 6% |
| ACT ® Exam | 1,962 | 84% |
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 450 | 550 |
| SAT ® Math | 420 | 550 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 18 | 22 |
| ACT ® English | 17 | 23 |
| ACT ® Math | 17 | 22 |
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- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 60%
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 38% | 27% | 31% | 16% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,097 | $3,844 | $1,470 | $1,341 |
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 11.0% | 10.9% | 8.2% |
| Number in Default | 519 | 482 | 418 |
| Number in Repayment | 4,708 | 4,416 | 5,051 |
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $3,639 | $3,241 | $3,033 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $3,639 | $3,241 | $3,033 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $13,132 | $11,949 | $11,155 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,535 | $1,500 | $1,698 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,478 | $8,478 | $8,090 |
| Other Expenses | $2,564 | $2,528 | $2,415 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $6,577 | $2,528 | $6,255 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $5,174 | $4,741 | $4,731 |
| In-State | $5,174 | $4,741 | $4,731 |
| Out of State | $14,667 | $13,449 | $12,853 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $16,216 | $15,747 | $15,236 |
| In-State | $16,216 | $15,747 | $15,236 |
| Out of State | $25,709 | $24,455 | $23,358 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $11,751 | $11,227 | $10,986 |
| In-State | $11,751 | $11,227 | $10,986 |
| Out of State | $21,244 | $19,935 | $19,108 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 22,837 Undergraduate: 22,837
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 10,334 Female: 12,503
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 10,334 Female: 12,503
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 14,321 Part-Time: 8,516
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 14,321 Part-Time: 8,516
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 130 | 0.6% |
| American Indian | 271 | 1% |
| Black | 1,317 | 6% |
| Asian | 993 | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3,077 | 13% |
| White | 14,784 | 65% |
| Unknown | 2,265 | 10% |
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 104 | 0.5% |
| Ages 18-19 | 3,705 | 16% |
| Ages 20-21 | 4,104 | 18% |
| Ages 22-24 | 5,195 | 23% |
| Ages 25-29 | 4,764 | 21% |
| Ages 30-34 | 2,086 | 9% |
| Ages 35-39 | 1,125 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1,169 | 5% |
| Ages 50-65 | 574 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 11 | 0.05% |
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,675 | 854 | 821 |
| Faculty Status | 1,317 | 509 | 808 |
| Tenured Faculty | 201 | 201 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,317 | 509 | 808 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,317 | 509 | 808 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 25 | 25 | - |
| Other Professionals | 194 | 188 | 6 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 139 | 132 | 7 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 88 | 81 | 7 |
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $58,412 (509) | $61,678 (275) | $54,574 (234) |
| Professor | $77,204 (129) | $79,102 (84) | $73,660 (45) |
| Associate Professor | $60,133 (89) | $63,317 (48) | $56,406 (41) |
| Assistant Professor | $50,021 (266) | $51,210 (131) | $48,868 (135) |
| Instructor | $44,598 (25) | $47,424 (12) | $41,990 (13) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $58,412 (509) | $61,678 (275) | $54,574 (234) |
| Professor | $77,204 (129) | $79,102 (84) | $73,660 (45) |
| Associate Professor | $60,133 (89) | $63,317 (48) | $56,406 (41) |
| Assistant Professor | $50,021 (266) | $51,210 (131) | $48,868 (135) |
| Instructor | $44,598 (25) | $47,424 (12) | $41,990 (13) |
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $789,194 | $352,488 | $436,706 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 45% | 55% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 266 | 134 | 132 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 205 | 108 | 97 |
| Baseball | 31 | 31 | - |
| Basketball | 27 | 14 | 13 |
| All Track Combined | 104 | 52 | 52 |
| Soccer | 57 | 30 | 27 |
| Softball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Tennis | 15 | 7 | 8 |
| Volleyball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $40,665 | $41,905 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $13,119 | $18,200 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 28 | 13 | 15 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| All Track Combined | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Soccer | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 67%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 57%
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 21% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 16% |
| Female | 25% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 25% |
| American Indian | 15% |
| Black | 10% |
| Asian | 21% |
| Hispanic | 16% |
| White | 22% |
| Unknown | 23% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 5% |
| 5 Years | 14% |
| 6 Years | 21% |
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | 1 |
| Drug Related | 10 | 21 |
| Liquor Related | 2 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 2 |
| Burglary | 24 | 43 |
| Vehicle Theft | 5 | 9 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
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