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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
- Website: www.mscd.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 21,425
- College Alias: Metro State
- College Mascot: Roadrunners
Basic Information
- 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
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- 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
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- 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
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,312 | 2,606 | 4,918 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,800 (78%) | 2,047 (79%) | 3,847 (78%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,023 (57%) | 1,076 (53%) | 2,099 (55%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 169 | 9% |
| ACT ® Exam | 1,654 | 79% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 440 | 560 |
| SAT ® Math | 440 | 570 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 18 | 23 |
| ACT ® English | 17 | 22 |
| ACT ® Math | 17 | 22 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 55%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 34% | 26% | 21% | 10% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,551 | $3,158 | $1,836 | $2,383 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 8.2% | 5.7% | 6.4% |
| Number in Default | 418 | 210 | 252 |
| Number in Repayment | 5,051 | 3,633 | 3,896 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $3,079 | $2,815 | $2,745 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $11,179 | $10,230 | $9,975 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,698 | $1,608 | $1,306 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,090 | $7,641 | $7,234 |
| Other Expenses | $2,415 | $1,836 | $1,818 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $6,255 | $1,836 | $5,517 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $4,777 | $4,423 | $4,051 |
| Out of State | $12,877 | $11,838 | $11,281 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $15,282 | $13,900 | $13,103 |
| Out of State | $23,382 | $21,315 | $20,333 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $11,032 | $10,105 | $9,568 |
| Out of State | $19,132 | $17,520 | $16,798 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 21,425 Undergraduate: 21,425
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 9,565 Female: 11,860
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 9,565 Female: 11,860
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 12,834 Part-Time: 8,591
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 12,834 Part-Time: 8,591
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 115 | 0.5% |
| American Indian | 266 | 1% |
| Black | 1,165 | 5% |
| Asian | 836 | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2,818 | 13% |
| White | 14,434 | 67% |
| Unknown | 1,791 | 8% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 120 | 0.6% |
| Ages 18-19 | 3,589 | 17% |
| Ages 20-21 | 4,052 | 19% |
| Ages 22-24 | 4,946 | 23% |
| Ages 25-29 | 4,168 | 19% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,805 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 1,051 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1,185 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 496 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 13 | 0.06% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,557 | 796 | 761 |
| Faculty Status | 1,246 | 500 | 746 |
| Tenured Faculty | 217 | 217 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,246 | 500 | 746 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,246 | 500 | 746 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 26 | 26 | - |
| Other Professionals | 164 | 155 | 9 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 121 | 115 | 6 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 73 | 67 | 6 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $56,846 (500) | $60,326 (272) | $52,695 (228) |
| Professor | $75,355 (125) | $76,983 (81) | $72,359 (44) |
| Associate Professor | $59,882 (106) | $63,100 (60) | $55,685 (46) |
| Assistant Professor | $48,090 (237) | $49,996 (114) | $46,325 (123) |
| Instructor | $39,338 (32) | $40,444 (17) | $38,085 (15) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $56,846 (500) | $60,326 (272) | $52,695 (228) |
| Professor | $75,355 (125) | $76,983 (81) | $72,359 (44) |
| Associate Professor | $59,882 (106) | $63,100 (60) | $55,685 (46) |
| Assistant Professor | $48,090 (237) | $49,996 (114) | $46,325 (123) |
| Instructor | $39,338 (32) | $40,444 (17) | $38,085 (15) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $772,762 | $355,966 | $416,796 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 46% | 54% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 272 | 137 | 135 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 272 | 137 | 135 |
| Baseball | 36 | 36 | - |
| Basketball | 27 | 13 | 14 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 84 | 40 | 44 |
| Soccer | 51 | 27 | 24 |
| Softball | 22 | - | 22 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 21 | 13 | 8 |
| Tennis | 16 | 8 | 8 |
| Volleyball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $28,548 | $38,185 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $16,172 | $21,937 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 29 | 13 | 16 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| 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: 68%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 56%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 23% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 20% |
| Female | 26% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 43% |
| American Indian | 22% |
| Black | 18% |
| Asian | 19% |
| Hispanic | 24% |
| White | 24% |
| Unknown | 19% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 6% |
| 5 Years | 16% |
| 6 Years | 23% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Drug Related | 21 | 4 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 1 |
| Robbery | 2 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 43 | 44 |
| Vehicle Theft | 9 | 11 |
| Arson | 1 | - |
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