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Metropolitan State University

Saint Paul, Minnesota · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$54,828

Acceptance Rate

97%

Graduation Rate

36%

Annual Tuition

$9,780

At a Glance

Total Students

4,998

Retention Rate

73%

Faculty Ratio

14

Financial Aid

34%

Median Debt

$17,100

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Public

Institution Overview

Metropolitan State University is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 96.5%. The university has a student population of 4,998. The retention rate is 73.3%, and the graduation rate is 35.5%. The median debt for students is $17,100, and 33.7% of students receive financial aid.

The in-state tuition at Metropolitan State University is $9,780. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $53,416. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $54,828, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $64,705.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$53k

1 YEAR

$55k

5 YEARS

$65k

10 YEARS

Top 22% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Metropolitan State University alumni earn a median salary of $53,416. Five years after graduation, the median salary is $54,828, and after ten years, the median salary increases to $64,705. The median debt for graduates is $17,100. A total of 33.7% of students receive financial aid.

Metropolitan State University has a high acceptance rate of 96.5%. However, the graduation rate is 35.5%, and the retention rate is 73.3%. The annual in-state tuition is $9,780. The total student population is 4,998.

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Campus Location

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Saint Paul, MN 55106-5000

Metropolitan State University is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metropolitan State University has an acceptance rate of 96.5%.