Columbus State University
Columbus, GA
99% admitted · $15,711/yr after aid
Metropolitan State University
Saint Paul, MN · Public · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 99%
- Open
- Average net price
- $26,556
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 46%
- Median earnings
- $66,336
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Metropolitan State University is a public college in Saint Paul, MN with 5,616 undergraduates. It admits 99% of applicants, and admitted students average 1020 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $26,556 per year ($24,594 for families earning under $30,000). 46% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $66,336 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 99%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 542
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 523
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 30%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
ACT Composite16–21
136
What Metropolitan State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkNot considered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $36,268
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $10,382
- Out-of-state tuition
- $10,382
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$24,594
- $30–48k$23,943
- $48–75k$25,516
- $75–110k$30,400
- $110k+$35,846
Get a personal estimate with Metropolitan State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 46%
- Freshman retention
- 68%
- Median earnings
- $66,336
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $18,172
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 5,616
- Student–faculty ratio
- 15:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 57%
- White33%
- Hispanic8%
- Black35%
- Asian16%
Metropolitan State University FAQ
What is Metropolitan State University's acceptance rate?+
Metropolitan State University admits 99% of applicants, which makes it open.
What ACT score do you need for Metropolitan State University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 16–21.
Is Metropolitan State University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Metropolitan State University?+
In Fall 2023, 542 students applied to Metropolitan State University and 523 were admitted; 158 enrolled.
Does Metropolitan State University consider legacy status?+
No. Metropolitan State University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Metropolitan State University require an essay?+
Metropolitan State University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Metropolitan State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $36,268 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $26,556.
What is Metropolitan State University's graduation rate?+
46% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 174020 · How we use this data
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