Metropolitan State University School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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$8,114
Avg in-state tuition
$15,428
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About Metropolitan State University
Metropolitan State University is a medium-sized public university located on an urban campus in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,592, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 56%. The university offers 55 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 34%, and a student-faculty ratio of 15:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $8,114, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $15,428.
$8,114
Avg in-state tuition
$15,428
Avg out-of-state tuition
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This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
Acceptance Rate Insight
56% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
77% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2018 and returned in Fall 2019.
Graduation Rate Insight
34% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2013. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Test scores Recommended
High school rank Required
High school GPA Required
Completion of college prep program Not required or recommended
High school transcript Required
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
Open admission No
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
SAT & ACT
SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
SAT & ACT
SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
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Number of Students Enrolled
51%
Online Student Enrollment
15:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
46%
Black
23%
Asian
16%
Hispanic
7%
Two or more races
4%
Non-U.S. Citizen
3%
Unknown
0%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
59%
Socio-economic diversity
77% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
18
Total Online Enrollment
3,835
Percent of Programs Online
78% On-campus
22% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates
Associate
Bachelor's
Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
77%
State Grant Aid
80%
Institution Grant Aid
1%
Pell Grant
77%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$45k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
$18k
Average student debt after graduation
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How Does Online College Accreditation Work?Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.