Metropolitan State University

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4 Year
Saint Paul, MN
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Overview

Total enrollment

6,660

Location Saint Paul, Minnesota
Website metrostate.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Large City

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing No
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Metropolitan State University occupies multiple campus locations throughout the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area, with its main campus situated in Saint Paul's East Side neighborhood. Established in 1971 as an upper-division institution, Metro State operates as a public university within the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, designed to serve working adults and transfer students. The university maintains a non-traditional campus model with buildings integrated into the urban environment rather than a conventional enclosed campus, with additional locations in Minneapolis, Brooklyn Park, and Midway. Metro State specializes in business, nursing, criminal justice, and urban education programs, offering both undergraduate and graduate degrees with flexible scheduling options including evening, weekend, and online courses. The university operates as a primarily commuter institution without traditional dormitories, reflecting its focus on serving non-traditional students and working professionals.

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Admission Standards

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Acceptance Rate

98.7%

Applications Due Aug 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 33.8%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$9,840

Costs for Metropolitan State University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$9,840
Books and Supplies		$1,500
Other Fees		$1,269
Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living		$15,864
Budget for Other Expenses		$9,064
Total One Year Cost		$37,537

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$49,200 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

29% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Metropolitan State University are Business, General Studies, and Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting. 33% of students major in Business, 13% in General Studies, and 11% in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting.