Metropolitan State University, MN
Public
4-Year • Medium • Primarily Nonresidential
Doctoral University
Main Campus
Metropolitan State University Rankings
Affordability73
Retention17
Graduation1
Earnings56
Diversity80
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Metropolitan State University
88%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
12%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences2%
Business, Management, Marketing27%
Communication, Journalism2%
Computer and Information Sciences9%
Education3%
English Language and Literature2%
Health Professions and Related Programs19%
History<1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting8%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities<1%
Mathematics and Statistics<1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies11%
Natural Resources and Conservation<1%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology5%
Public Administration and Social Service5%
Social Sciences2%
Visual and Performing Arts1%
Admissions
Getting into Metropolitan State University
54%
Admission Rate
-
Median SAT Math
-
Median SAT Reading
-
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
Cost
Cost of Attending Metropolitan State University
$8K
In-State Tuition
$15K
Out-of-State Tuition
$21K
Average Total Cost
$16K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $14K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $15K | $13K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $16K | $15K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $20K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $21K | $21K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Metropolitan State University
46%
Receive Federal Loans
$14K
Median Federal Debt
57%
Repayment Rate
$184
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | MN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 51% | 43% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 20% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 13% | 15% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 9% | 14% | 9% |
| >$110K | 6% | 16% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | MN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $14K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $14K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $13K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $15K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $11K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $33K | $28K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $24K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | MN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 50% | 52% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 57% | 56% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 64% | 61% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 70% | 67% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Metropolitan State University
66%
Retention Rate
45%
Transfer Rate
27%
Withdrawal Rate
34%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | MN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 18% | 38% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 34% | 50% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 39% | 51% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | MN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 48% | 48% | 53% |
| Black | 25% | 27% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 50% | 52% | 52% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 25% | 49% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 25% | 36% | 44% |
| Other race | 100% | 42% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Metropolitan State University
92%
Employment Rate
$42K
Median Salary
$28K
25 Pctl Salary
$57K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | MN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 92% | 90% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 90% | 89% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 90% | 89% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 89% | 88% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 89% | 88% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | MN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $11K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $28K | $20K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $42K | $33K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $57K | $46K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $71K | $59K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | MN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $42K | $33K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $44K | $36K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $48K | $40K | $35K |
Students
Students at Metropolitan State University
6,768
Undergraduates
7%
Full-time Undergrads
29
Avg Entry Age
830
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 58% | 61% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 42% | 38% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | MN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 16% | 5% | 4% |
| Black | 21% | 10% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 48% | 64% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7% | 6% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | 4% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 3% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | <1% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 36% | 29% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 16% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 18% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 19% | 14% |
| >$110K | 15% | 19% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Metropolitan State University, MN
Saint Paul College
2 miles, W
Mitchell Hamline School of Law
3 miles, W
Concordia University-Saint Paul
4 miles, W
Hamline University
4 miles, W