Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$9.8k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Metropolitan State University
Saint Paul, MN
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$9,780
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,780
Avg On-Campus Living
$13,500
Avg Off-Campus Living
$15,864
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$23,280
Net price (after aid)$19,181
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$17,714
$30k – $48k$18,480
$48k – $75k$18,128
$75k – $110k$22,145
$110k+$26,057
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$64,705
Median debt at graduation$17,100
Est. monthly loan payment$181
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 3.8×Graduates earn about 3.8× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants44%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans34%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
38%
Freshman Retention
73%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Out-of-state value
$9.8k below avg
Need-based aid friendly
44% above avg
Strong post-grad earnings
$64.7k above avg
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$9.8k
below avg
Net price
$19.2k
Pell
44%
above avg
Median debt
$17.1k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$64.7k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusHybrid
Areas of study
Natural SciencesSocial SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationArts & HumanitiesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsHealth SciencesBusiness
Programs (28)
Natural Sciences
Environmental ScienceChemistry
Social Sciences
PsychologyInternational RelationsEconomicsSociology
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
Software EngineeringCybersecurityData Science
Education
Special Education
Admissions
Acceptance rate
96%
SAT range
920 - 1120
ACT range
16 - 23
Campus & Student Life
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- Where is Metropolitan State University located?
- Metropolitan State University is located in Saint Paul, MN, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Metropolitan State University?
- Metropolitan State University is a public university based in MN. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Metropolitan State University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Metropolitan State University is approximately 96%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Metropolitan State University?
- Metropolitan State University's published in-state tuition is approximately $9,780 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Metropolitan State University?
- Metropolitan State University reports total enrollment of approximately 5,732 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Metropolitan State University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Metropolitan State University.
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