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61.30%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

73%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

17:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

14

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$5,973

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Metropolitan State College of Denver

Also known as Colorado Mesa

1100 North Avenue, Grand Junction, CO

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.

Admission Requirements & Details

The information regarding admissions below may provide a better idea of the applicants Metropolitan State College of Denver accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits

Student Enrollment

The total student enrollment at Metropolitan State College of Denver is about 20,000. The enrollment breakdown by academic level is 13% enrolling as graduate students and 96% as undergraduate students.

$15,200

Estimated Costs & Financial Aid

The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $15,200. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. There is also a $25 application fee for those applying to a program. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition & Fees Information

  • Annual tuition estimates are:
    • State Residents: $6,400-$7,700
    • Out-of-State: $20,000-$24,010
  • Part-time students are charged:
    • State Residents: $270-$320 per credit unit
    • Nonresidents: $830-$1,000 per credit unit

Financial Aid Details

The financial aid table below details the types of financial aid, along with the percent of students receiving aid, and on average the amount of aid per student per year.

 Percent of StudentsAverage Amount
Any Financial Aid73%-
Receiving Grants & Scholarships55%$6,160
Receiving Student Loans36%$4,620
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and alumni, Metropolitan State College of Denver may offer student services like those listed below:

  • Online classes
  • Weekend and night classes available
  • Career path counseling
  • Employing students to lower education costs
  • Helping students find work after graduation
  • Child care

Specialized Programs & Accreditations

  • Art and Design Program
  • Dietetics Program
  • Music Program
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
  • Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
  • Theatre Program

Intercollegiate Athletics

Colorado Mesa is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division II without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference)
  • Basketball (Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference)
  • Track and Field (Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference)
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
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Programs Offered

The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.

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  • Mathematics and Statistics

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