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Metropolitan State University
Metropolitan State University is a medium, public institution located in Saint Paul, mn. Founded in 1971, Metropolitan State University offers undergraduate degrees in 82 majors.
Key stats
4 Year, Public
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5,152 undergraduates
$9,684 undergraduate tuition
Admissions
Will I get into Metropolitan State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.
Acceptance rate
81.7%
SAT score average
1150
ACT score average
N/A
Average high school GPA
N/A
Application fee
N/A
Key deadlines
June
30
65 days away
FAFSA® deadline
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August
01
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Academics
The degree program or major you pursue is major! Metropolitan State University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 14:1.
Graduation rate
Retention Rate
14
:1
Student to faculty ratio
Popular degree programs
Business and Management
Other
Health and Medical Professions
Social Sciences and Psychology
Law and Legal Studies
Computer Science and Information Technology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Popular majors
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Psychology, General
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Accounting and Related Services
Computer Science
Annual tuition & cost
In state
Undergraduate tuition
$9,684
Additional expenses
Room & board
N/A
Books & supplies
$1,500
Other expenses
N/A
Cost of attendance*
$11,184
Out of state
Undergraduate tuition
$9,684
Additional expenses
Room & board
N/A
Books & supplies
$1,500
Other expenses
N/A
Cost of attendance*
$11,184
June 30 FAFSA® deadline
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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.
Student population
Who’s going to be there? Metropolitan State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,152, with gender binary students split 42% male and 58% female.
Total enrollment
5,488Enrollment by gender
Male
Female
Enrollment & ethnicity
White %
39%
African American %
30%
Hispanic American %
7%
Asian %
17%
Native American %
1%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
2%
Student type
Full-time
Living on campus
International
Campus life
Campus info
Athletics
NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsN/A
Greek life
Female
Male
Frequently asked questions
Get answers to common questions about Metropolitan State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.
Where is Metropolitan State University?
Metropolitan State University is located in Saint Paul, mn.
What is the acceptance rate at Metropolitan State University?
The acceptance rate for Metropolitan State University is 82%.
What’s the average GPA for Metropolitan State University?
The average high school GPA for Metropolitan State University students was N/A.
How much does it cost for 4 years at Metropolitan State University?
The estimated cost for 4 years at Metropolitan State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $103,856.
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