| Metropolitan State University View More Rivals | Gustavus Adolphus College View More Rivals | |
| #27 in Minnesota | Rankings | #49 in Liberal Arts Colleges #6 in Minnesota |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Saint Paul, MN | Location | Saint Peter, MN |
Metropolitan State| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,684 Minnesota residents $9,780 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $54,310 |
| $10,570 Minnesota residents $10,977 out-of-state | Graduate | |
| $4,570 | Financial Aid | $34,025 |
| Admission | ||
| $20 | Application Fee | |
| 55.54% | Acceptance Rate | 67.83% |
| 23.64% | Yield | 17.93% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 6,294 | Total Students | 2,072 |
| 5,488 | Undergraduate | 2,072 |
| 806 | Graduate | 0 |
| 3,637 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 32% | Graduation Rate | 75% |
| 45% | Transfer-out Rate | 14% |
| 64% | Retention Rate | 86% |
| $51,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $58,900 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Undergraduate |
| Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| Not offered or not Reported | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,125) $6,910 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (20 meals per week) $4,100 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 144 Full-time 475 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 183 Full-time 37 Part-time |
| 470 Full-time 544 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 551 Full-time 111 Part-time |
| $89,034 for Faculties $70,004 Part-time | Average Salary | $70,880 for Faculties $52,739 Part-time |