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Metropolitan State University
Saint Paul, MNPublicCity Setting
Open Admission • 99% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Metropolitan State University is a public institution located in the city setting of Saint Paul, MN. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 5.6K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 99%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
5.6K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
99% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT Composite16 - 21
1typical 50% range36
99%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing25% of degrees
Health Sciences9% of degrees
Biological Sciences3% of degrees
Social Sciences3% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $128,165
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,987
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,342
Earnings 5yr: $99,864
Debt: $27,008
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $90,231
Earnings 5yr: $79,577
Debt: $33,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,595
Earnings 5yr: $83,445
Debt: N/A
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,935
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,000
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,113
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,558
Earnings 5yr: $81,130
Debt: $42,396
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,504
Earnings 5yr: $92,966
Debt: $35,762
Information Science/Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,539
Earnings 5yr: $82,008
Debt: $25,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,007
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,237
Earnings 5yr: $62,374
Debt: $31,000
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,027
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,457
Earnings 5yr: $67,821
Debt: $32,828
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,209
Earnings 5yr: $69,606
Debt: $29,250
Community Organization and Advocacy.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,849
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,500
Earnings 5yr: $93,586
Debt: N/A
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,299
Earnings 5yr: $64,963
Debt: $34,516
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,031
Earnings 5yr: $61,040
Debt: $27,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,481
Earnings 5yr: $60,410
Debt: $29,426
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$16,863
In-State Tuition$9,840
Out-of-State Tuition$9,840
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
48%
Pell Grants
31%
Take Loans
57%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$54,828
+18% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$64,705
Completion Signals
44%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
68%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,900
Est. Monthly Payment
$139/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
43%
Men57%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 43% men and 57% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
37%
Part-Time Share
48%
Avg Family Income
$39,334
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