Metropolitan State University
tuition & fees
$9,684
graduate tuition & fees
$10,570
acceptance rate
82%
Student Population
6,294
online students
1,908
Number of Programs
102
Financial Aid Amount
$3,778
Graduation Rate
38%
Metropolitan State University is a Public, 4 years college located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Metropolitan State ranked 27th in Minnesota Colleges and 102nd in Federal Region V.
It has a total enrollment of 6,294 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (medium programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. Metropolitan State's acceptance rate is 82.03% last year (undergraduate school).
Metropolitan State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Metropolitan State University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 700 East Seventh Street, Saint Paul, MN 55106-5000 |
| Phone | 651-793-1300 |
| WEB | www.metrostate.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.metrostate.edu/about/departments/admissions |
| Online Application | https://www.metrostate.edu/apply |
| Financial Aid | www.metrostate.edu/finances/aid |
| Net Price Calculator | www.minnstate.edu/admissions/calculator/metrostate.html |
| Veterans Tuition | www.metrostate.edu/students/support/veterans/va-educational-benefits |
| Disability Service | www.metrostate.edu/accessibility |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Metropolitan State University is 82.03% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 26.10%. The application fees are $20 for graduate programs.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 82.03 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 26.10 % |
| Graduate Application Fees | $20 |
Tuition & Fees
Metropolitan State's 2023 tuition & fees is $9,394 for Minnesota residents and $9,684 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 3.09% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($9,394).
For graduate programs, its 2023 tuition & fees is $10,237 for Minnesota residents and $10,570 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 3.25% compared to the last year's rate.
| Minnesota Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $9,394 | $9,684 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $10,237 | $10,570 |
*Data Source: 2022-2023 Tuition & Fees - National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Student Population
A total of 6,294 students have enrolled for academic year 2021-2022. Among them, 1,908 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Metropolitan State has 5,488 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 806 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 6,294 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 5,488 |
| Graduate Students | 806 |
| Online Enrollment | 1,908 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Metropolitan State offers 102 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 21 out of the 102 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Metropolitan State
| Number of programs | 102 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 21 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of less than 12 weeks Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Remedial services | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
| Employment services | ✗ |
| Placement services for completers | ✗ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✗ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |