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  Metropolitan State University
700 E Seventh St
Saint Paul, MN 551065000
General information
Financial aid office
Admissions office
(651) 793-1212 Ext.
(651) 793-1414 Ext.
(651) 793-1300 Ext.

Type of institution: Public, 4-year or above
Federal Aid: Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid.
Degrees offered: Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate, Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate, Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate, Bachelor degree, Certificates/Postbaccalaureate certificate, Certificates/Postbaccalaureate certificate, Master's degree
Carnegie classification: Master's Colleges and Universities (medium programs)
Number of students: 6,497 (2006)
2007-08 Undergraduate application fee:$20.00

About this School
Metropolitan State University is a four-year university located in the Twin Cities metropolitan region of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is a public university and a member of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU). Founded in 1973, the university initially followed a quite non-traditional course: Students could design their own degree plans, evaluations took the form of written essays rather than letter grades, and much of the teaching was done by community faculty with practical knowledge in the field. While the university has recently moved towards a more traditional format, it retains the First College which allows students to design individualized degree plans. Metro State has an enrollment of about 9,500 students per semester, only about 4,700 of which are full time students (about 49%). It offers the standard spectrum of undergraduate Bachelor's degrees, as well as Master's degrees in Administration, Management of Information Systems, Technical Communication, Nursing and Psychology. A Master's program in Computer Science was started in Spring 2004. Metropolitan State University offers the lowest tuition among universities in the Twin Cities and accommodates the needs of working adults by scheduling most classes at night. It follows an open enrollment policy, accepting virtually all applying students. In 2002, the Minnesota legislature approved funding for the construction of a library building at the campus in Saint Paul, and the building opened in Summer 2004. Notable alumni include Minnesota State Senators Leo Foley and Sandra Pappas and Minnesota State Representative Char Samuelson.
 
Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students
Tuition and Fees2007-082006-072005-06
In-State$5,262$5,082$4,681
Out of State$10,302$9,912$9,111
Books and Supplies$1,500$1,500$1,500
On-Campus
Room and board------------
Other Expenses------------
Off Campus
Room and board$9,328$8,984$8,984
Other Expenses$5,440$5,237$5,237
Off Campus w/ family
Other Expenses$5,440$5,237$5,237

Financial aid 2005-2006

Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students

Type of AidPercentage of students receiving aidAverage amount of aid they received
Federal Grants (scholarship/fellowship) 62% $2,589
State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship) 69% $1,006
Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship) 4% $500
Loans to students 58% $2,975
 
 

Degrees offered by this school

 
 
Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Criminal Justice + Law Enforcement Administration
Metropolitan State University

General Description for:
Metropolitan State University Less-than-1-year certificate Criminal Justice + Law Enforcement Administration: A program that prepares individuals to apply theories and practices of criminal justice to structuring, managing, directing and controlling criminal justice agencies, including police departments, sheriff's de...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Criminal Justice + Police Science
Metropolitan State University

General Description for:
Metropolitan State University Less-than-2-year certificate Criminal Justice + Police Science: A program that prepares individuals to perform the duties of police and public security officers, including patrol and investigative activities, traffic control, crowd control and public relations, witness interviewing, evide...

Bachelor degree
Women's Studies
Metropolitan State University

General Description for:
Metropolitan State University Bachelor degree Women's Studies: A program that focuses on the history, sociology, politics, culture, and economics of women, and the development of modern feminism in relation to the roles played by women in different periods and locations in North America and the world. Programs may fo...

Bachelor degree
Technical and Business Writing
Metropolitan State University

General Description for:
Metropolitan State University Bachelor degree Technical and Business Writing: A program that focuses on the theory, methods, and skills needed for writing and editing scientific, technical and business papers and monographs.

Bachelor degree
Substance Abuse + Addiction Counseling
Metropolitan State University

General Description for:
Metropolitan State University Bachelor degree Substance Abuse + Addiction Counseling: A program that prepares individuals to help prevent substance abuse, counsel individuals and families with drug and alcohol problems, and perform intervention and therapeutic services for persons suffering from addiction. Includes i...

Bachelor degree
Social Work
Metropolitan State University

General Description for:
Metropolitan State University Bachelor degree Social Work: A program that prepares individuals for the professional practice of social welfare administration and counseling, and that focus on the study of organized means of providing basic support services for vulnerable individuals and groups. Includes instruction ...

Bachelor degree
Social Studies Teacher Education
Metropolitan State University

General Description for:
Metropolitan State University Bachelor degree Social Studies Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach general social studies programs at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree
Social Sciences
General
Metropolitan State University

General Description for:
Metropolitan State University Bachelor degree Social Sciences, General: A program that focuses on the general study of human social behavior and social institutions using any of the methodologies common to the social sciences and/or history, or an undifferentiated program of study in the social sciences.

Bachelor degree
Science Teacher Education + General Science Teacher Education
Metropolitan State University

General Description for:
Metropolitan State University Bachelor degree Science Teacher Education + General Science Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach general science programs, or a combination of the biological and physical science subject matter areas, at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General.
Metropolitan State University

General Description for:
Metropolitan State University Bachelor degree Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General: A program that focuses on the general process and techniques of direct wholesale and retail buying and selling operations and introduces individuals to related careers. Includes instruction in the principles of entre...

Bachelor degree
Public Administration
Metropolitan State University

General Description for:
Metropolitan State University Bachelor degree Public Administration: A program that prepares individuals to serve as managers in the executive arm of local, state, and federal government; and that focuses on the systematic study of executive organization and management. Includes instruction in the roles, development,...

Bachelor degree
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Other
Metropolitan State University

General Description for:
Metropolitan State University Bachelor degree Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other: Any instructional program in public administration and services not listed in the Public Administration and Social Service Professions, General category.

Bachelor degree
Psychology
General
Metropolitan State University

General Description for:
Metropolitan State University Bachelor degree Psychology, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles o...

Bachelor degree
Playwriting and Screenwriting
Metropolitan State University

General Description for:
Metropolitan State University Bachelor degree Playwriting and Screenwriting: A program that focuses on the principles and techniques for communicating dramatic information, ideas, moods, and feelings through the composition of creative written works for the theatre and/or film. Includes instruction in creative writin...

Bachelor degree
Philosophy
Metropolitan State University

General Description for:
Metropolitan State University Bachelor degree Philosophy: A program that focuses on ideas and their logical structure, including arguments and investigations about abstract and real phenomena. Includes instruction in logic, ethics, aesthetics, epistemology, metaphysics, symbolism, and history of philosophy, and appli...

Bachelor degree
Operations Management and Supervision
Metropolitan State University

General Description for:
Metropolitan State University Bachelor degree Operations Management and Supervision: A program that prepares individuals to manage and direct the physical and/or technical functions of a firm or organization, particularly those relating to development, production, and manufacturing. Includes instruction in principles...

Bachelor degree
Office Management and Supervision
Metropolitan State University

General Description for:
Metropolitan State University Bachelor degree Office Management and Supervision: A program that prepares individuals to supervise and manage the operations and personnel of business offices and management-level divisions. Includes instruction in employee supervision, management, and labor relations; budgeting; schedu...

Bachelor degree
Nursing
Other
Metropolitan State University

General Description for:
Metropolitan State University Bachelor degree Nursing, Other: Any instructional program in nursing not listed in the Nursing, General category.

Bachelor degree
Multi- + Interdisciplinary Studies
Other
Metropolitan State University

General Description for:
Metropolitan State University Bachelor degree Multi- + Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: Any instructional program in multi/interdisciplinary studies not listed in the Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General category.

Bachelor degree
Mathematics Teacher Education
Metropolitan State University

General Description for:
Metropolitan State University Bachelor degree Mathematics Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach mathematics programs at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree
Marketing + Marketing Management
General
Metropolitan State University

General Description for:
Metropolitan State University Bachelor degree Marketing + Marketing Management, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to undertake and manage the process of developing consumer audiences and moving products from producers to consumers. Includes instruction in buyer behavior and dynamics, principle of...

Bachelor degree
Management Information Systems
General
Metropolitan State University

General Description for:
Metropolitan State University Bachelor degree Management Information Systems, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to provide and manage data systems and related facilities for processing and retrieving internal business information; select systems and train personnel; and respond to external data re...

Bachelor degree
Liberal Arts and Sciences + Liberal Studies
Metropolitan State University

General Description for:
Metropolitan State University Bachelor degree Liberal Arts and Sciences + Liberal Studies: A program that is a structured combination of the arts, biological and physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities, emphasizing breadth of study. Includes instruction in independently designed, individualized, or regular...

Bachelor degree
International Business + Trade + Commerce
Metropolitan State University

General Description for:
Metropolitan State University Bachelor degree International Business + Trade + Commerce: A program that prepares individuals to manage international businesses and/or business operations. Includes instruction in the principles and processes of export sales, trade controls, foreign operations and related problems, mon...

Bachelor degree
Information Science + Studies
Metropolitan State University

General Description for:
Metropolitan State University Bachelor degree Information Science + Studies: A program that focuses on the theory, organization, and process of information collection, transmission, and utilization in traditional and electronic forms. Includes instruction in information classification and organization; information s...

Bachelor degree
Human Services
General
Metropolitan State University

General Description for:
Metropolitan State University Bachelor degree Human Services, General: A program that focuses on the general study and provision of human and social services to individuals and communities and prepares individuals to work in public and private human services agencies and organizations. Includes instruction in the soc...

Bachelor degree
Human Resources Management + Personnel Administration
General
Metropolitan State University

General Description for:
Metropolitan State University Bachelor degree Human Resources Management + Personnel Administration, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to manage the development of human capital in organizations, and to provide related services to individuals and groups. Includes instruction in personnel and orga...

Bachelor degree
Hospitality Administration + Management
General
Metropolitan State University

General Description for:
Metropolitan State University Bachelor degree Hospitality Administration + Management, General: A program that prepares individuals to serve as general managers and directors of hospitality operations on a system-wide basis, including both travel arrangements and promotion and the provision of traveler facilities. In...

Bachelor degree
History
General
Metropolitan State University

General Description for:
Metropolitan State University Bachelor degree History, General: A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research methods; ...

Bachelor degree
General Studies
Metropolitan State University

General Description for:
Metropolitan State University Bachelor degree General Studies: An undifferentiated program that includes instruction in the general arts, general science, or unstructured studies.

Bachelor degree
Finance
General
Metropolitan State University

General Description for:
Metropolitan State University Bachelor degree Finance, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, manage, and analyze the financial and monetary aspects and performance of business enterprises, banking institutions, or other organizations. Includes instruction in principles of accounting; financi...

Bachelor degree
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other.
Metropolitan State University

General Description for:
Metropolitan State University Bachelor degree Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other: Any instructional program in ethnic, cultural minority, and gender studies not listed in the Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, General category.

Bachelor degree
English Language and Literature
General
Metropolitan State University

General Description for:
Metropolitan State University Bachelor degree English Language and Literature, General: A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples.

Bachelor degree
English Composition
Metropolitan State University

General Description for:
Metropolitan State University Bachelor degree English Composition: A program that focuses on the principles of English vocabulary, grammar, morphology, syntax and semantics; and techniques of selecting, developing, arranging, combining and expressing ideas in appropriate written forms.

Bachelor degree
English + Language Arts Teacher Education
Metropolitan State University

General Description for:
Metropolitan State University Bachelor degree English + Language Arts Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach English grammar, composition and literature programs at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree
Elementary Education and Teaching
Metropolitan State University

General Description for:
Metropolitan State University Bachelor degree Elementary Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary educati...

Bachelor degree
Economics
General
Metropolitan State University

General Description for:
Metropolitan State University Bachelor degree Economics, General: A general program that focuses on the systematic study of the production, conservation and allocation of resources in conditions of scarcity, together with the organizational frameworks related to these processes. Includes instruction in economic theor...

Bachelor degree
Drama and Dramatics + Theatre Arts
General
Metropolitan State University

General Description for:
Metropolitan State University Bachelor degree Drama and Dramatics + Theatre Arts, General: A program that focuses on the general study of dramatic works and their performance. Includes instruction in major works of dramatic literature, dramatic styles and types, and the principles of organizing and producing full liv...

Bachelor degree
Developmental and Child Psychology
Metropolitan State University

General Description for:
Metropolitan State University Bachelor degree Developmental and Child Psychology: A program that focuses on the scientific study of the psychological growth and development of individuals from infancy through adulthood. Includes instruction in cognitive and perceptual development, emotional development, personality d...

Bachelor degree
Criminal Justice + Safety Studies
Metropolitan State University

General Description for:
Metropolitan State University Bachelor degree Criminal Justice + Safety Studies: A program that focuses on the criminal justice system, its organizational components and processes, and its legal and public policy contexts. Includes instruction in criminal law and policy, police and correctional systems organization, ...

Bachelor degree
Criminal Justice + Police Science
Metropolitan State University

General Description for:
Metropolitan State University Bachelor degree Criminal Justice + Police Science: A program that prepares individuals to perform the duties of police and public security officers, including patrol and investigative activities, traffic control, crowd control and public relations, witness interviewing, evidence collectio...

Bachelor degree
Counseling Psychology
Metropolitan State University

General Description for:
Metropolitan State University Bachelor degree Counseling Psychology: A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of psychological counseling, involving the rendering of therapeutic services to individuals and groups experiencing psychological problems and exhibiting distress symptoms....

Bachelor degree
Computer Science
Metropolitan State University

General Description for:
Metropolitan State University Bachelor degree Computer Science: A general program that focuses on computers, computing problems and solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces from a scientific perspective. Includes instruction in the principles of computational science, and computing theory; com...

Bachelor degree
Computer and Information Systems Security
Metropolitan State University

General Description for:
Metropolitan State University Bachelor degree Computer and Information Systems Security: A program that prepares individuals to assess the security needs of computer and network systems, recommend safeguard solutions, and manage the implementation and maintenance of security devices, systems, and procedures. Includes...

Bachelor degree
Communication Studies + Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Metropolitan State University

General Description for:
Metropolitan State University Bachelor degree Communication Studies + Speech Communication and Rhetoric: A program that focuses on the scientific, humanistic, and critical study of human communication in a variety of formats, media, and contexts. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of interpersonal, group...

Bachelor degree
Business Administration and Management
General
Metropolitan State University

General Description for:
Metropolitan State University Bachelor degree Business Administration and Management, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior,...

Bachelor degree
Biology + Biological Sciences
General
Metropolitan State University

General Description for:
Metropolitan State University Bachelor degree Biology + Biological Sciences, General: A general program of biology at the introductory, basic level or a program in biology or the biological sciences that is undifferentiated as to title or content. Includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variet...

Bachelor degree
Aviation + Airway Management and Operations
Metropolitan State University

General Description for:
Metropolitan State University Bachelor degree Aviation + Airway Management and Operations: A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the management of aviation industry operations and services. Includes instruction in airport operations, ground traffic direction, ground support an...

Bachelor degree
Applied Mathematics
Metropolitan State University

General Description for:
Metropolitan State University Bachelor degree Applied Mathematics: A program that focuses on the application of mathematics and statistics to the solution of functional problems in fields such as engineering and the applied sciences. Includes instruction in natural phenomena modeling continuum mechanics, reaction-dif...

Bachelor degree
Advertising
Metropolitan State University

General Description for:
Metropolitan State University Bachelor degree Advertising: A program that focuses on the creation, execution, transmission, and evaluation of commercial messages in various media intended to promote and sell products, services, and brands; and that prepares individuals to function as advertising assistants, technicia...

Bachelor degree
Accounting
Metropolitan State University

General Description for:
Metropolitan State University Bachelor degree Accounting: A program that prepares individuals to practice the profession of accounting and to perform related business functions. Includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax ...

Certificates/Postbaccalaureate certificate
Management Information Systems
General
Metropolitan State University

General Description for:
Metropolitan State University Postbaccalaureate certificate Management Information Systems, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to provide and manage data systems and related facilities for processing and retrieving internal business information; select systems and train personnel; and respond to ex...

Certificates/Postbaccalaureate certificate
Computer Systems Analysis + Analyst
Metropolitan State University

General Description for:
Metropolitan State University Postbaccalaureate certificate Computer Systems Analysis + Analyst: A program that prepares individuals to apply programming and systems analysis principles to the selection, implementation, and troubleshooting of customized computer and software installations across the life cycle. Inclu...

Certificates/Postbaccalaureate certificate
Business, Management, Marketing And Related Support Services, Other.
Metropolitan State University

General Description for:
Metropolitan State University Postbaccalaureate certificate Business, Management, Marketing And Related Support Services, Other: Any instructional program in business, management, marketing and related support services not listed in the Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, General category.

Master's degree
Technical and Business Writing
Metropolitan State University

General Description for:
Metropolitan State University Master's degree Technical and Business Writing: A program that focuses on the theory, methods, and skills needed for writing and editing scientific, technical and business papers and monographs.

Master's degree
Public Administration
Metropolitan State University

General Description for:
Metropolitan State University Master's degree Public Administration: A program that prepares individuals to serve as managers in the executive arm of local, state, and federal government; and that focuses on the systematic study of executive organization and management. Includes instruction in the roles, development,...

Master's degree
Psychology
General
Metropolitan State University

General Description for:
Metropolitan State University Master's degree Psychology, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles o...

Master's degree
Nursing Science (MS
PhD)
Metropolitan State University

General Description for:
Metropolitan State University Master's degree Nursing Science (MS, PhD): A research program that focuses on the study of advanced clinical practices, research methodologies, the administration of complex nursing services, and that prepares nurses to further the progress of nursing research through experimentation and ...

Master's degree
Management Information Systems
General
Metropolitan State University

General Description for:
Metropolitan State University Master's degree Management Information Systems, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to provide and manage data systems and related facilities for processing and retrieving internal business information; select systems and train personnel; and respond to external data re...

Master's degree
Computer Science
Metropolitan State University

General Description for:
Metropolitan State University Master's degree Computer Science: A general program that focuses on computers, computing problems and solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces from a scientific perspective. Includes instruction in the principles of computational science, and computing theory; com...

Master's degree
Business Administration and Management
General
Metropolitan State University

General Description for:
Metropolitan State University Master's degree Business Administration and Management, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior,...

 
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