About
Metro State University is a public university in the Minneapolis–St. Paul, Minnesota metropolitan area. It is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system.
🇺🇸 USA · Minnesota
Metropolitan State University
- Public
- Urban
- 4-year degree
- Reported admit rate
- 98.7%Year unverified
- Tuition per year
- ₹9,24,291Out-of-state
- Students
- 5,616Undergraduates
- Students per teacher
- 14Student to faculty
Admissions planning estimate
98% baseline · Low data confidence
Sensitivity range: 63%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.
Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 96.49%; different cohorts are not mixed.
Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.
All / All Rounds: 96.5% (523/542; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source
Reported admit rate
98.7%admitted
99 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.
From application to first day
30.2% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).
Scores of enrolled test-submitters
The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.
ACT composite16-21
136
What a year costs
₹10,65,189
published cost of attendance, per year
- Tuition₹9,24,291
- Books & supplies₹1,40,898
Tuition by who is paying
Average aid awarded: ₹5,08,172 a year.
Outcomes and support
67.5%
Retention
43.6%
Graduation
One teacher for every 14 students
A typical ratio for a strong university.
Who studies here
As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.
6 programmes
- Certificate
- Bachelor's
- Postbachelor's certificate
- Master's
- Doctoral degree - research/scholarship
- Doctoral degree - professional practice
No programme matches that.
Programmes
| Programme | Level |
|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | bachelor |
| Applied Mathematics | bachelor |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | bachelor |
| Biology, General | bachelor |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | bachelor |
| Chemistry | bachelor |
| Communication and Media Studies | bachelor |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | bachelor |
| Computer Programming | bachelor |
| Computer Science | bachelor |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | bachelor |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | bachelor |
| Data Science | bachelor |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | bachelor |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | bachelor |
| Economics | bachelor |
| English Language and Literature, General | bachelor |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | bachelor |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | bachelor |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | bachelor |
| Fine and Studio Arts | bachelor |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | bachelor |
| History | bachelor |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | bachelor |
| Human Resources Management and Services | bachelor |
| Human Services, General | bachelor |
| Information Science/Studies | bachelor |
| International Business | bachelor |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | bachelor |
| Management Information Systems and Services | bachelor |
| Marketing | bachelor |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | bachelor |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | bachelor |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | bachelor |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | bachelor |
| Philosophy | bachelor |
| Psychology, General | bachelor |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | bachelor |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | bachelor |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | bachelor |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | bachelor |
| Social Sciences, General | bachelor |
| Social Work | bachelor |
| Special Education and Teaching | bachelor |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | bachelor |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | bachelor |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | bachelor |
Every detail
Admissions & Requirements
Acceptance Rate98.71%
Total Applicants542
Admitted Applicants523
Enrolled Applicants158
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredNot required
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes
Deadlines
Test Scores
ACT Composite 25th %16
ACT Composite 75th %21
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition₹9,24,291
Out-of-State Tuition₹9,24,291
Books & Supplies₹1,40,898
Average Net Price₹15,83,975
Average Aid Awarded₹5,08,172
Student Body Diversity
African American35.19%
Asian15.81%
Hispanic8.19%
White33.32%
Multiracial4.79%
Native American0.5%
Pacific Islander0.04%
International1.55%
Unknown Race0.62%
Academics & Rankings
School TypePublic
School SettingUrban
Years4
Graduation Rate43.57%
Retention Rate67.54%
Student/Faculty Ratio14:1
Total Undergraduates5616
Contact
Street Address700 7th St E
ZIP Code55106
Phone(651) 793-1300
Websitehttps://www.metrostate.edu/
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/