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Metropolitan State University Admission Requirements

Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Your chances of getting into Metropolitan State University

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

81.7%
Admission Difficulty for Metropolitan State University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Unavailable 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Metropolitan State University is 81.7%.  Its admission rate is the 26th lowest in Minnesota.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Metropolitan State University and can you get accepted?

Metropolitan State University is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 500 out of the 612 who applied were admitted.

26% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Metropolitan State University?

82% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Metropolitan State University you should:

Metropolitan State University GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Metropolitan State University has not reported high school GPA data for its accepted students.

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Metropolitan State University SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Metropolitan State University. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 9% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting SAT 

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SAT Scores for Metropolitan State University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
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Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
SAT Scores for Metropolitan State University
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Average SAT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Metropolitan State University ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

9%
ACT Scores for Metropolitan State University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
ACT Scores for Metropolitan State University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Metropolitan State University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 392 220 612
Accepted 316 184 500
Acceptance Rate 81% 84% 82%
Enrolled 75 56 131
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 24% 30% 26%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Aug 1, 2025

Days left to Apply

219

Applicants have 219 days left until the Fall 2025 term applications are due on Aug 1, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Metropolitan State University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Metropolitan State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Metropolitan State University Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Metropolitan State University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=174020 IPEDS survey data for Metropolitan State University.

Last updated February 24, 2024