Metropolitan State University
Saint Paul, MN · City · 5,616 students
4
YearPublic
City
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Location
Saint Paul, MN, 55106-5000 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
MSP · Minneapolis
9 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$25,172
Out-of-state COA
$25,172
Avg net price
$16,863
In-state tuition
$9,840
Out-of-state tuition
$9,840
Books & supplies
$1,500/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$15,238
$30–48k
$16,656
$48–75k
$16,659
$75–110k
$18,994
$110k+
$21,905
Admissions
Admit rate
99%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1020
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Essay Requirements
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
42%
1st-yr retention
68%
Transfer-out rate
35%
Consumer completion
57%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
34%
Transferred
34%
Still enrolled
4%
Dropped out / unknown
29%
Median earnings (6yr)
$54,828
Median earnings (10yr)
$64,705
Median debt
$17,100
Monthly loan payment
$181
Debt range (25th–75th)
$6,500–$24,146
Debt (90th percentile)
$33,417
Student Body
Men 43%Women 57%
15
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
48%
First-generation
37%
Median family income
$28,315
Independent students
72%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
29.0
Part-time students
48%
Race & ethnicity
White
33%
Hispanic
8%
Black
35%
Asian
16%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
2%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$54,828
10 years after entry
$64,705
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Institutional
Endowment
$10M
Classification
Master's (Medium)
Full-time faculty
35%
Avg faculty salary
$11,336/mo
Instructional spend/student
$7,600
Federal loan rate
31%
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