Paying for Metropolitan State University
The 2022 tuition & fees of Metropolitan State University (Metropolitan State) are $8,249 for Minnesota residents and $9,395 for out-of-state students. The 2022 graduate school tuition & fees are $9,147 for Minnesota residents and $10,237 for others.
76% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid and the average grant amount is $3,892. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $28,689 for Minnesota residents and $29,835 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.
The tuition and fees are much lower than the average amount of similar schools' tuition ($19,581 - Public Master's College and University (larger programs)) based on out-of-state tuition rate. The 2022 tuition & fees are lower than last year (2021) at Metropolitan State.
You can check the college costs - COA, 4 Years Costs, and Interactive Tuition Chart for Metropolitan State.
2022 Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis
For the academic year 2021-2022, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Metropolitan State University is -$1 for Minnesota residents and $9,395 for out-of-state students. The 2022 undergraduate tuition has been decreased by -40.06% from the previous year.
The undergraduate 2022-2023 estimated tuition & fees for Metropolitan State is $0 for Minnesota residents and $5,632 for out-of-state students. It is a 40.1% decrease compared to 2022's rate.
The 2022 undergraduate tuition has been decreased by -40.06% from the previous year. Off-campus living costs increased by 5.59% from the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees are a little bit lower than the average amount ($9,615) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees are much lower than the average amount of similar schools' tuition ($19,581 - Public Master's College and University (larger programs)).
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State | OFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | $8,249 | $15,673 | $21,624 |
| 2021-2022 | - | $9,395 | $22,832 |
| Change % 2021-2022 | -100.01% | -40.06% | 5.59% |
| 2022-2023 | $0 | $5,632 | $24,107 |
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Data source: 2021-2022 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: March 14, 2022)
Cost estimates for 2022-2023 are based on last year's rate of change.
For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees are -$1 and out-of-state tuition and fees are $10,237 for the academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition is same as the last year.
The graduate 2022-2023 estimated tuition & fees at Metropolitan State is $0 for Minnesota residents and $5,971 for out-of-state students. It is a 41.7% decrease compared to 2022's rate.
The graduate tuition is same as the last year. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees are a little bit lower than the average amount ($10,488) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees are much lower than the average amount of similar schools' tuition ($18,361 - Public Master's College and University (larger programs)).
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State | OFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | $9,147 | $17,552 | $21,624 |
| 2021-2022 | -$1 | $10,237 | $22,832 |
| Change % 2021-2022 | -100.01% | -41.68% | 5.59% |
| 2022-2023 | $0 | $5,971 | $24,107 |
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Data source: 2021-2022 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: March 14, 2022)
Cost estimates for 2022-2023 are based on last year's rate of change.
The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who
take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Metropolitan State.
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 2020-2021 | $238 | $485 |
| 2021-2022 | $0 | $313 | |
| 2022-2023 | - | $202 | |
| Graduate | 2020-2021 | $420 | $841 |
| 2021-2022 | - | $475 | |
| 2022-2023 | - | $268 |
The 2022 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2023 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
The next table summarizes the average earning by years after graduation from the school. 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 |
Tuition & Fees for 4 Years
How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Metropolitan State?
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2022, the estimated tuition for 4 years is $25,543.
Since the tuition & fees at Metropolitan State University have decreased over the last 4 years, the estimated tuition & fees are less than current costs in the table below. The actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or university system's tuition policy.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
| Admission Year | Freshmen | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | 4 Years Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2026 | Fall 2022 | $7,999 | $6,810 | $5,798 | $4,936 | $25,543 |
| Class of 2027 | Fall 2023 | $6,810 | $5,798 | $4,936 | $4,203 | $21,747 |
| Class of 2028 | Fall 2024 | $5,798 | $4,936 | $4,203 | $3,578 | $18,515 |
| Class of 2029 | Fall 2025 | $4,936 | $4,203 | $3,578 | $3,046 | $15,763 |
| Class of 2030 | Fall 2026 | $4,203 | $3,578 | $3,046 | $2,594 | $13,421 |
The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2022, the estimated 4-years COA is $131,567.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Metropolitan State University.
| Admission Year | Freshmen | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | 4 Years Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2026 | Fall 2022 | $33,169 | $32,849 | $32,738 | $32,810 | $131,567 |
| Class of 2027 | Fall 2023 | $32,849 | $32,738 | $32,810 | $33,045 | $131,443 |
| Class of 2028 | Fall 2024 | $32,738 | $32,810 | $33,045 | $33,424 | $132,018 |
| Class of 2029 | Fall 2025 | $32,810 | $33,045 | $33,424 | $33,933 | $133,213 |
| Class of 2030 | Fall 2026 | $33,045 | $33,424 | $33,933 | $34,560 | $134,963 |
Last year, 76% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $115,999.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Metropolitan State University.
| Admission Year | Freshmen | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | 4 Years Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2026 | Fall 2022 | $29,277 | $28,957 | $28,846 | $28,918 | $115,999 |
| Class of 2027 | Fall 2023 | $28,957 | $28,846 | $28,918 | $29,153 | $115,875 |
| Class of 2028 | Fall 2024 | $28,846 | $28,918 | $29,153 | $29,532 | $116,450 |
| Class of 2029 | Fall 2025 | $28,918 | $29,153 | $29,532 | $30,041 | $117,645 |
| Class of 2030 | Fall 2026 | $29,153 | $29,532 | $30,041 | $30,668 | $119,395 |
2022 Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts
Next tables and charts illustrate the 2022 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 the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Metropolitan State University.
Metropolitan State University 2022 Costs of Attendance
| In-State | Out-of-State | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | Book & Supplies | Living Costs | Tuition & Fees | Book & Supplies | Living Costs | |
| Undergraduate | $9,395 | $1,500 | $22,832 | $9,395 | $1,500 | $22,832 |
| Graduate | $10,237 | $1,500 | $22,832 | $10,237 | $1,500 | $22,832 |
