Paying for Metropolitan State University
The 2020 undergraduate tuition & fees of Metropolitan State University (Metropolitan State) are $8,114 for Minnesota residents and $15,428 for out of State students. The 2020 graduate school tuition & fees are $8,804 for Minnesota resident and $16,886 for others. 56 students (0.80% of the enrolled undergraduate students) have received grant or scholarships aid and the average amount is $4,289. After receiving the financial aid, the net price for Metropolitan State is $26,153 for Minnesota residents and $33,467 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.The tuition and fees are lower than the average amount of similar schools' tuition ($19,341 - Public Master's College and University (larger programs)) based on out-of-state tuition rate. You can check the college costs - COA, 4 Years Costs, and Interactive Tuition Chart for Metropolitan State.
2020 Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis
For academic year 2019-2020, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Metropolitan State University is $8,114 for Minnesota residents and $15,428 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate 2020-2021 estimated tuition & fees for Metropolitan State is $8,356 for Minnesota residents and $15,889 for out-of-state students. The 2020 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 2.98% for Minnesota residents and increased by 2.99% for out-of-state rates from the previous year. Off-campus living costs increased by 6.93% from the previous year. The in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Metropolitan State University are little bit lower than the average amount ($9,348) and the out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees are lower than the average amount of similar schools' tuition ($19,341 - Public Master's College and University (larger programs)).
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State | OFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | $7,879 | $14,980 | $19,479 |
| 2019-2020 | $8,114 | $15,428 | $20,828 |
| Change % 2019-2020 | 2.98% | 2.99% | 6.93% |
| 2020-2021 | $8,356 | $15,889 | $22,270 |
***The estimated 2020-2021 costs are based on the costs change rate of last year.
For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees are $8,804 and out-of-state tuition and fees are $16,886 for academic year 2019-2020. The graduate 2020-2021 estimated tuition & fees at Metropolitan State is $9,148 for Minnesota residents and $17,553 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition has been risen by 3.91% for Minnesota residents and increased by 3.95% for out-of-state rates from the previous year. The in-state graduate tuition and fees at Metropolitan State University are little bit lower than the average amount ($10,291) and the out-of-state graduate tuition and fees are around the average amount of similar schools' tuition ($18,331 - Public Master's College and University (larger programs)).
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State | OFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | $8,473 | $16,244 | $19,479 |
| 2019-2020 | $8,804 | $16,886 | $20,828 |
| Change % 2019-2020 | 3.91% | 3.95% | 6.93% |
| 2020-2021 | $9,148 | $17,553 | $22,270 |
***The estimated 2020-2021 costs are based on the costs change rate of last year.
Below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and full-time students who
take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Metropolitan State.
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 2018-2019 | $228 | $464 |
| 2019-2020 | $234 | $478 | |
| 2020-2021 | $240 | $492 | |
| Graduate | 2018-2019 | $389 | $777 |
| 2019-2020 | $404 | $808 | |
| 2020-2021 | $420 | $840 |
Next table summarizes the average earning by years after graduation for Metropolitan State University graduates. After 6 years of graduation, the mean earning is $44,600 and, after 10 years of graduation, the mean earning is $51,700 for Metropolitan State University graduates.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Years After Graduation | $44,600 | $48,200 | $42,100 |
| 7 Years After Graduation | $43,100 | - | - |
| 8 Years After Graduation | $48,600 | - | - |
| 9 Years After Graduation | $45,100 | - | - |
| 10 Years After Graduation | $51,700 | $58,400 | $47,700 |
Metropolitan State 4 Years Tuition
Based on 4-years changes on tuition & fees, we estimate 4 year tuition at Metropolitan State for future and perspective students . For the students who admit in Fall 2020, the estimated 4 year tuition is $33,849 for Minnesota residents and $64,341 for out-of-state students. The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs and before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4 year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. Next table shows the 4 year tuition & fees estimation for next 5 admission years at Metropolitan State University.
| Residency | Freshmen | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | 4 Years Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2024 (Admission Fall 2020) | In-State | $8,251 | $8,390 | $8,532 | $8,676 | $33,849 |
| Out-of-State | $15,687 | $15,949 | $16,217 | $16,488 | $64,341 | |
| Class of 2025 (Admission Fall 2021) | In-State | $8,390 | $8,532 | $8,676 | $8,823 | $34,421 |
| Out-of-State | $15,949 | $16,217 | $16,488 | $16,765 | $65,419 | |
| Class of 2026 (Admission Fall 2022) | In-State | $8,532 | $8,676 | $8,823 | $8,971 | $35,002 |
| Out-of-State | $16,217 | $16,488 | $16,765 | $17,045 | $66,515 | |
| Class of 2027 (Admission Fall 2023) | In-State | $8,676 | $8,823 | $8,971 | $9,123 | $35,593 |
| Out-of-State | $16,488 | $16,765 | $17,045 | $17,331 | $67,629 | |
| Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024) | In-State | $8,823 | $8,971 | $9,123 | $9,277 | $36,194 |
| Out-of-State | $16,765 | $17,045 | $17,331 | $17,621 | $68,762 |
Below table shows the 4 year estimation of total costs of attendance (COA) at Metropolitan State University. It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses. For the students who admit in Fall 2020, the estimated 4 year COA is $131,022 for Minnesota residents and $161,514 for out-of-state students. Next table shows the 4 year COA estimation for next 5 admission years at Metropolitan State University.
| Residency | Freshmen | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | 4 Years Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2024 (Admission Fall 2020) | In-State | $31,337 | $32,262 | $33,218 | $34,206 | $131,022 |
| Out-of-State | $38,773 | $39,821 | $40,902 | $42,018 | $161,514 | |
| Class of 2025 (Admission Fall 2021) | In-State | $32,262 | $33,218 | $34,206 | $35,227 | $134,912 |
| Out-of-State | $39,821 | $40,902 | $42,018 | $43,169 | $165,910 | |
| Class of 2026 (Admission Fall 2022) | In-State | $33,218 | $34,206 | $35,227 | $36,282 | $138,932 |
| Out-of-State | $40,902 | $42,018 | $43,169 | $44,356 | $170,445 | |
| Class of 2027 (Admission Fall 2023) | In-State | $34,206 | $35,227 | $36,282 | $37,373 | $143,087 |
| Out-of-State | $42,018 | $43,169 | $44,356 | $45,581 | $175,123 | |
| Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024) | In-State | $35,227 | $36,282 | $37,373 | $38,500 | $147,382 |
| Out-of-State | $43,169 | $44,356 | $45,581 | $46,845 | $179,950 |
Last year, 56 students ( 0.80% of enrolled undergraduate students) received the grant or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes the federal/private student loans. After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 year is $113,866 for Minnesota residents and $144,358 for out-of-state students. Next table shows the 4 year COA estimation with financial aid for next 5 admission years at Metropolitan State University.
| Residency | Freshmen | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | 4 Years Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2024 (Admission Fall 2020) | In-State | $27,048 | $27,973 | $28,929 | $29,917 | $113,866 |
| Out-of-State | $34,484 | $35,532 | $36,613 | $37,729 | $144,358 | |
| Class of 2025 (Admission Fall 2021) | In-State | $27,973 | $28,929 | $29,917 | $30,938 | $117,756 |
| Out-of-State | $35,532 | $36,613 | $37,729 | $38,880 | $148,754 | |
| Class of 2026 (Admission Fall 2022) | In-State | $28,929 | $29,917 | $30,938 | $31,993 | $121,776 |
| Out-of-State | $36,613 | $37,729 | $38,880 | $40,067 | $153,289 | |
| Class of 2027 (Admission Fall 2023) | In-State | $29,917 | $30,938 | $31,993 | $33,084 | $125,931 |
| Out-of-State | $37,729 | $38,880 | $40,067 | $41,292 | $157,967 | |
| Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024) | In-State | $30,938 | $31,993 | $33,084 | $34,211 | $130,226 |
| Out-of-State | $38,880 | $40,067 | $41,292 | $42,556 | $162,794 |
2020 Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts
Next tables and charts illustrate the 2020 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for last five years. Use left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Metropolitan State University.
Metropolitan State University 2020 Costs of Attendance
| In-State | Out-of-State | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | Book & Supplies | Living Costs | Tuition & Fees | Book & Supplies | Living Costs | |
| Undergraduate | $8,114 | $1,500 | $20,828 | $15,428 | $1,500 | $20,828 |
| Graduate | $8,804 | $1,500 | $20,828 | $16,886 | $1,500 | $20,828 |
