Metropolitan State University
Public, 4-year
700 East Seventh Street, Saint Paul, MN 55106-5000
Quick Facts
4,998
Total Enrollment
96%
Acceptance Rate
38%
Graduation Rate
$54,828
Median Earnings (6yr)
$9,780
In-State Tuition
$19,181
Avg Net Price
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1020
Avg SAT Score
About Metropolitan State University
Institution Details
| Type | Public, 4-year |
| Classification | Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
| Size | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
Location
| Address | 700 East Seventh Street |
| City | Saint Paul, MN |
| ZIP Code | 55106-5000 |
| County | Ramsey County |
Special Designations
President/Chief Administrator: Virginia Arthur (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 4,998 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 58% |
| Male | 42% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 36.1% |
| Black | 31.6% |
| Hispanic | 7.7% |
| Asian | 16.7% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 4.1% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 2.4% |
| Unknown | 0.7% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 54.4% |
| Part-Time Students | 49.4% |
Test Score Ranges
| Test | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 16 | 19 | 23 |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$9,780
In-State Tuition
$9,780
Out-of-State Tuition
$26,057
Total Cost of Attendance
$19,181
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 44% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 34% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 44% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $17,100 |
| Median Total Debt | $12,900 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $33,417 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 57% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $17,714 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $18,480 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $18,128 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $22,145 |
| $110,001+ | $26,057 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$54,828
6 Years After
$59,836
8 Years After
$64,705
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $37,276 | 75th percentile: $75,986
Earnings by Family Income Background
$49,402
Low Income
$63,013
Middle Income
$66,638
High Income
Student Outcomes
73%
Full-Time Retention
56%
Part-Time Retention
38%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$10,790
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$7,782
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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