700 East 7th Street
St. Paul, MN 55106-5000
United States
About
Metropolitan State is fully accredited, comprehensive university and a member of the Minnesota State higher education system. CollegeNet’s Social Mobility Index, measuring colleges’ and universities’ success in elevating students from low income strata into the middle class by five years after graduation, ranks us thirty-ninth in the nation (in the top 3 percent), and first in Minnesota.
With more than 50 undergraduate programs and more than 25 graduate programs, including our unique individualized studies programs where students design their own bachelor's or master's programs, Metropolitan State offers in-demand degrees to help you get where you want to go!
--Transfer and articulation agreements with Minnesota State colleges and universities to help you receive credit for previous work
--Member of the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon resource network since 2013, providing support and services to veteran and military students and families
--Federally-recognized Minority-Serving Institution, as an Asian American and Native American Pacific-Islander Serving Institution
--Committed to being an anti-racist, equity-focused learning community
With more than 50 undergraduate programs and more than 25 graduate programs, including our unique individualized studies programs where students design their own bachelor's or master's programs, Metropolitan State offers in-demand degrees to help you get where you want to go!
--Transfer and articulation agreements with Minnesota State colleges and universities to help you receive credit for previous work
--Member of the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon resource network since 2013, providing support and services to veteran and military students and families
--Federally-recognized Minority-Serving Institution, as an Asian American and Native American Pacific-Islander Serving Institution
--Committed to being an anti-racist, equity-focused learning community
Cost
Living On-Campus
33,727
Living Off-Campus
33,727
Living with Family
33,727
Average Net Price
$19,347 / year
This is the average annual amount that first-time, full-time undergraduate students pay at this institution after subtracting all grants and scholarships from the cost of attendance.
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Net cost after grants and scholarships by income
$0-$30,000:
$18,117
$30,001-$48,000:
$18,090
$48,001-$75,000:
$18,760
$75,001-$110,000:
$23,126
Over $110,000:
$25,608
This net price data shows the average amount students have paid, according to their family income, after subtracting all grants and scholarships.
College Profile
Student/Faculty Ratio
17:1
Size of Student Body
6,909
Average Class Size
21
Graduate Students Enrolled
913
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Breakdown by Race
American Indian or Alaska Native:
1%
Black or African American:
29%
Hispanic:
7%
Asian:
17%
White:
39%
Two or more races:
4%
International Students:
3%
Unknown:
1%
Breakdown by Age
19 and Younger:
5%
20 to 24:
35%
25 to 34:
36%
35 to 44:
15%
45 and Older:
8%
Breakdown by Gender
Men:
42%
Women:
58%
New entering students who are transfers
89%
Student Success
Graduation Rate for Four-Year Programs
33%
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Completers within 6 years by race
Black or African American:
22%
Asian:
41%
White:
42%
Completers within 6 years by gender
Men:
27%
Women:
37%
Retention Rate
77%
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Retention Rate By Type
Full-time:
64%
Part-time:
50%
Campus Settings
Financial Aid
Average amount of federal, state, local, institutional or other sources of grant aid awarded to undergraduate students
$4,570
The following information pertains to first-time full-time undergraduate students.
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Average amount of aid awarded to full-time first-time undergraduates
State/Local grant aid:
$2,491
Institutional grant aid:
$1,090
Federal grant aid:
$5,039
Average amount of grant aid awarded by income (all sources)
$0-$30,000:
$7,847
$30,001-$48,000:
$7,874
$48,001-$75,000:
$7,204
$75,001-$110,000:
$2,838
Over $110,000:
$356
School Scholarships
Yes
Financial Aid Contact
Cumulative Debt
This section shows the median debt graduates incurred to complete their degree at this institution.
Median Cumulative Debt by Degree Type
- Bachelor's Degree: $17,863
- Master's Degree: $49,625
- Doctorate: $82,000
Percent of Graduates With Loans
- Undergraduate Certificate: 44%
- Bachelor's Degree: 64%
- Graduate Certificate: 27%
- Master's Degree: 68%
- Doctorate: 88%
Admission Information
- System applications (online)
- System applications (paper)
- School applications (online)
- ACT or SAT
- not required if you are ranked in the top half of your graduating high school class or have a HS GPA of 3.0. Students with high school GPA of 2.5-2.99 will be invited to complete the Admissions Success Planning process.
- High School Diploma or GED
- Transcripts
- Students with high school GPA of 2.5-2.99 will be invited to complete the Admissions Success Planning process. This process includes an essay and conversation with an admissions counselor.
- Accepts dual credits
- Accepts exam-based credits
- Institution awards credits for military training
Application Timelines
Rolling Admissions Deadline
August 1 for Fall Term, December 15 for Spring Term and April 22 for Summer Term
Financial Aid Application Deadline
Priority FAFSA submission dates: Fall Term - July 15, Spring Term - November 30, Summer Term - March 15
Early Action Deadline
Early Priority for Fall: March 1 Priority for Fall: June 1 Priority for Spring: October 1 Priority for Summer: March 1
Admissions Contact
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