Metropolitan State Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 98.71%. Not very selective
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $9,840
- Out-of-State Tuition: $9,840
- Both in-state and out-of-state tuition are relatively affordable compared to national averages.
Student Population at Metropolitan State:
- Total Enrollment: 6,660, including 3,119 online students
- 5,904 Undergraduate, 756 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 42.9% men, 57.1% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 44%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 36%. A significant portion of students transfer to other institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 68%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 110 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 22 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 21 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Metropolitan State Overview
Metropolitan State University (Metropolitan State) is a four-year, public school located in Saint Paul, MN. It is classified as Master's College and University with medium programs by Carnegie Classification
The Metropolitan State's tuition & fees is $9,840 for Minnesota residents and $9,840 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 64% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $6,190.
The school has a total enrollment of 6,660 and the students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%).
Metropolitan State's acceptance rate is 98.71% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 33.82%.
Metropolitan State ranked 27th in Minnesota Colleges rankings. Metropolitan State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Metropolitan State University is $9,840 for in-state students and $9,840 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $11,323 for in-state students and $11,323 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $9,900 for Minnesota residents and $9,900 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $11,680 for Minnesota residents and $11,680 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $9,840 | $9,840 |
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| Graduate | $11,323 | $11,323 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $9,900 | $9,900 |
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| Graduate | $11,680 | $11,680 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Metropolitan State University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at Metropolitan State
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | No |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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