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Metropolitan State University

Saint Paul, Minnesota 55106-5000

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Metropolitan State University is a public institution in Saint Paul with particular strength in business and computer science. With an average SAT of 1020, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 5K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

38% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $64,705 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,181.

Established
1971
Motto
Where life and learning meet
Type
Public university

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96%Acceptance
1020SAT Avg
4,998Students
14:1Student:Faculty
38%Grad Rate
$64,705Earnings 10yr
$19,181Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Metropolitan State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate96.5%

ACT Score Range

Composite
1623

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

96.5%

Trend

SAT Avg

1020

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$9,780
Tuition (out-of-state)$9,780
Books & Supplies$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance$26,057
Average Net Price$19,181
Median Debt at Graduation$17,100
Monthly Payment (10yr)$181

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,714
$30–48K$18,480
$48–75K$18,128
$75–110K$22,145
$110K+$26,057

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$19,181

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6600.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,900

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

37

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (82)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
4,998
Gender Split
58% / 42%
Women / Men
First Generation
37%
Pell Grant Recipients
44%

Race & Ethnicity

White 36%
Black 32%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 17%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate38.4%
Freshman Retention73.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$54,828
8 Years$59,836
10 Years$64,705

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$47,700
Men
$58,400

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112High

Estimated from MN state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Minneapolispop. 430K
9 mi(16 min)
Milwaukeepop. 570K
289 mi(501 min)
Chicagopop. 2.7M
346 mi(600 min)

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