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Metropolitan State University - Minnesota
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  • 4 Year
  • SAINT PAUL, MN

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Report Card

grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B
  2. Value
    grade B+
  3. Diversity
    grade A minus
  4. Campus
    grade B+
  5. Athletics
    grade unavailable
  6. Party Scene
    grade C+
  7. Professors
    grade B
  8. Location
    grade B+
  9. Dorms
    grade unavailable
  10. Campus Food
    grade unavailable
  11. Student Life
    grade B minus
  12. Safety
    grade A

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Metropolitan State is an above-average public university located in St. Paul, Minnesota. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 2,882 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Metropolitan State acceptance rate is 62%. Popular majors include Business, Liberal Arts and Humanities, and Nursing. Graduating 46% of students, Metropolitan State alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $42,100.

About

700 EAST SEVENTH STREET
SAINT PAUL, MN 55106
Athletic Division
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Athletic Conference
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Metropolitan State University - Minnesota Rankings

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Metro Admissions

Acceptance Rate
62%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
No data available  
ACT Range
No data available  
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Recommended
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No data available  

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Cost

Net Price
$15,941 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$6,860 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
95%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
14:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
89%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 35 responses
65%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 40 responses
73%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 40 responses

Majors

Online

Online Programs Offered
7
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
7
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    12%
  • On Campus
    5%
  • Online
    82%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
2,882 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
3,767
Undergrads Over 25
45%
Pell Grant
70%
Varsity Athletes
No data available  
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 26 responses
  • Working adults juggling life and education.
    50%
  • Hardworking/multitaskers
    19%
  • There isn't one word to describe anyone
    15%
  • Diverse
    12%
  • Awesome
    4%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$48,200 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
46%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
92%
National
83%
88%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 26 responses

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