Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001360
- Phone: (970) 248-1020
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
61.30%FINANCIAL AID RATE
73%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
17:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
14FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$5,973Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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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.
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 Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 73% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 55% | $6,160 |
Receiving Student Loans | 36% | $4,620 |
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
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.
Get more information about the programs offered by Metropolitan State College of Denver by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
- Biochemistry (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (B, C, M)
- Accounting (B, M)
- Advertising and Marketing (B, C)
- Information Systems (B)
- Finance (B)
Communications and Journalism
- Journalism (B)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B)
Education
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
- Rhetoric and Composition (B)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Foreign Languages and Literature
- Linguistics (B)
Health and Clinical Professions
- Nursing (B)
- Healthcare Administration (B, M)
- Athletic Training (B)
History
- History (B)
Interdisciplinary Studies
- Nutrition (B)
- Behavioral Science (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Natural Resources and Conservation
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry (B)
- Meteorology (B)
- Physics (B)
Psychology
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (B, M)
- Human Services (B, C)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
- Sports Medicine (B)
Security and Protective Services
- Criminal Justice (B)
Social Sciences
- Political Science (B)
- Sociology (B)
- Anthropology (B)
- Economics (B)
Transportation and Materials Moving
Visual and Performing Arts
Other 4-Year Public Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Metropolitan State College of Denver.
- Colorado School of Mines in Rangely, CO (12 miles away)
- University of Northern Colorado in Sterling, CO (49 miles away)
- University of Colorado at Colorado Springs in Denver, CO (59 miles away)
- Colorado State University - Pueblo in Boulder, CO (102 miles away)
- University of Wyoming in Laramie, WY (113 miles away)
Also, check out our college lists below, which can help students compare schools to one another:
- Get a list of all the colleges in Colorado
- Review a list of Colorado state universities
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001360
- Phone: (970) 248-1020
- School Homepage