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Metropolitan State University
- 700 E Seventh St
- Saint Paul, MN 55106
- OPEID College Code: 01037400
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- General Phone: (651) 793-1212
- President: Wilson Bradshaw
- Website: www.metrostate.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 6,802
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Business Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Four-Year
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.metrostate.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $20.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $20.00
- 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
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Recommended
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 184 | 236 | 420 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 91 (49%) | 130 (55%) | 221 (53%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 36 (40%) | 41 (32%) | 77 (35%) |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 62%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 33% | 44% | 44% | - |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,072 | $3,013 | $1,781 | - |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.1% | 2.1% | 4.0% |
| Number in Default | 31 | 31 | 47 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,462 | 1,428 | 1,171 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $5,262 | $5,082 | $4,681 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $10,302 | $9,912 | $9,111 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,328 | $8,984 | $8,984 |
| Other Expenses | $5,440 | $5,237 | $5,237 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $5,440 | $5,237 | $5,237 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $6,762 | $6,582 | $6,181 |
| Out of State | $11,802 | $11,412 | $10,611 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $21,530 | $20,803 | $20,402 |
| Out of State | $26,570 | $25,633 | $24,832 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $12,202 | $11,819 | $11,418 |
| Out of State | $17,242 | $16,649 | $15,848 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 6,802 Undergraduate: 6,231 Graduate: 571
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 2,768 Female: 4,034
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,550 Female: 3,681
- Graduate Gender Male: 218 Female: 353
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,387 Part-Time: 4,415
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,186 Part-Time: 4,045
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 201 Part-Time: 370
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 147 | 2% |
| American Indian | 83 | 1% |
| Black | 791 | 12% |
| Asian | 582 | 9% |
| Hispanic | 154 | 2% |
| White | 4,179 | 61% |
| Unknown | 866 | 13% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 17 | 0.2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 134 | 2% |
| Ages 20-21 | 459 | 7% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,136 | 17% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,579 | 23% |
| Ages 30-34 | 891 | 13% |
| Ages 35-39 | 643 | 9% |
| Ages 40-49 | 933 | 14% |
| Ages 50-65 | 389 | 6% |
| Age Over 65 | 15 | 0.2% |
| Age Uknown | 606 | 9% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 880 | 375 | 505 |
| Faculty Status | 567 | 109 | 458 |
| Tenured Faculty | 68 | 68 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 567 | 109 | 458 |
| Primarily Instruction | 567 | 109 | 458 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 19 | 19 | - |
| Other Professionals | 180 | 147 | 33 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 114 | 100 | 14 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 86 | 83 | 3 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 2 | 2 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $63,239 (109) | $66,137 (54) | $60,395 (55) |
| Professor | $76,879 (30) | $81,039 (15) | $72,718 (15) |
| Associate Professor | $59,629 (41) | $62,602 (22) | $56,186 (19) |
| Assistant Professor | $56,368 (38) | $57,562 (17) | $55,401 (21) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $63,239 (109) | $66,137 (54) | $60,395 (55) |
| Professor | $76,879 (30) | $81,039 (15) | $72,718 (15) |
| Associate Professor | $59,629 (41) | $62,602 (22) | $56,186 (19) |
| Assistant Professor | $56,368 (38) | $57,562 (17) | $55,401 (21) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 59%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 54%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 18% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 16% |
| Female | 20% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 50% |
| Black | - |
| Asian | 15% |
| Hispanic | - |
| White | 100% |
| Unknown | 17% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 3 | 7 |
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