2024 Tuition and Comparison Chart

The following chart visualizes the Metropolitan State's 2024 tuition & fees and compares to similar schools by school type, level, and location.

2024 Tuition & fees

The 2024 undergraduate tuition & fees at Metropolitan State University are $9,684 for Minnesota residents and $9,780 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition & fees have increased by 0.99% from last year.
The 2024 graduate tuition & fees are $10,570 for Minnesota residents and $10,977 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition & fees have increased by 3.85% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over the last 5 years.
2024 Metropolitan State University Tuition & fees
YearUndergraduateGraduate
Minnesota ResidentsOut-of-StateMinnesota ResidentsOut-of-State
2020$8,114$15,428$8,804$16,886
2021$8,249$15,673$9,147$17,552
2022$9,394$9,394$10,237$10,237
2023$9,684$9,684$10,570$10,570
2024-$1$9,780-$1$10,977

Living Costs

The 2024 average living cost is $24,928 including room & board and other living expenses.
The living cost at the school has increased by 9.18% from last year.
The following table and chart show the living costs changes over the last 5 years.
2024 Living Costs(Off-Campus Living)
YearRoom & BoardOther Expenses
2020$10,832$9,996
2021$11,244$10,380
2022$11,644$11,188
2023$11,644$11,188
2024$15,864$9,064

Books & Supplies Costs Trends Chart

The 2024 average cost for purchasing books & supplies is $1,500 at Metropolitan State University. The books & supplies cost stays same as last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 books & supplies costs and the trends over the last 5 years.
Metropolitan State University 2024 Books & Supplies Costs
YearBooks & Supplies Costs
2020$1,500
2021$1,500
2022$1,500
2023$1,500
2024$1,500

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The 2024 undergraduate tuition per credit hour at Metropolitan State University is $289 on average over undergraduate programs. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour has increased by 1.05% from last year.
The 2024 graduate tuition per credit hour is $510 on average. The graduate tuition per credit hour has increased by 3.87% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 tuition per credit hour and its trends over the last 5 years.
2024 Tuition per Credit Hour
YearUndergraduateGraduate
2020$478 $808
2021$485 $841
2022$276 $475
2023$286 $491
2024$289 $510