Known for business
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
96%Acceptance
1020SAT Avg
4,998Students
14:1Student:Faculty
38%Grad Rate
$64,705Earnings 10yr
$19,181Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate96.5%
ACT Score Range
Composite
1623
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
Programs (82)
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
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia