Metropolitan State University
#26 in Minnesota
4-years Public College In Saint Paul, MN
Metropolitan State University (referred to as Metropolitan State) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Saint Paul, MN. It is classified as Master's College and University (medium programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2023 tuition & fees at Metropolitan State University is $9,684 for Minnesota residents and $9,780 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 6,294 and student to faculty ratio is 7.14% (14 to 1).The highest degree offered at Metropolitan State University is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. It offers 1 Year Certificate, 2 Year Certificate, Master's, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
| Tuition & Fees | $9,684 (Minnesota Residents) $9,780 (out-of-state) |
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| Acceptance Rate | 81.70% |
| Student Population | 6,294 |
| Graduation Rate | 32% |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
Metropolitan State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1975 - Current[Estimated Date]).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Metropolitan State University is $9,684 for Minnesota residents and $9,780 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Metropolitan State University is $10,570 for Minnesota residents and $10,977 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. Metropolitan State University offers the alternative tuition plans. 98 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,570 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Metropolitan State University is 81.70% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 26.20%. Metropolitan State University accepts dual credit, credit for life experiences, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 6,294 students are attending at Metropolitan State University (5,488 undergraduate students). There are 144 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 475 part-time faculty working for Metropolitan State University. The students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 470 (full-time) and 544 (part-time). The graduation rate at Metropolitan State University is 32% and transfer-out rate is 45%. The retention rate is 64% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Metropolitan State University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Metropolitan State University offers weekend/evening college, teacher certification program. On Metropolitan State University campus, academic/career services are provided for their students.
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