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Metropolitan State University

Metropolitan State University is a public university in a large city in the Minneapolis, MN metro with 5,271 students and a 99% acceptance rate.

Saint Paul, Minnesota · Public · City, large · 5,271 students

Admission rate

99%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,020

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

16–23

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$16,863

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

44%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

73%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$64,705

10 years after entry

Students

5,271

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines

PlanEntry termDeadline
Priority deadline
Apply by this date for the best chance at aid or a place; later applications may still be read.		SpringOctober 1, 2026
Priority deadlineSummerMarch 1, 2027
Regular decision
The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding.		FallAugust 1, 2027

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: metrostate.edu · checked October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income

$0–30,000$15,238
$30,001–48,000$16,656
$48,001–75,000$16,659
$75,001–110,000$18,994
Over $110,000$21,905

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreMetropolitan State University courseCredits
Calculus AB34 Goal 4: Mathematical or Logical Reasoning
Calculus BC38 Goal 4: Mathematical or Logical Reasoning
Biology35 Goal 3: Natural Sciences
Chemistry310 Goal 3: Natural Sciences
Physics 135 Goal 3: Natural Sciences
English Language and Composition33 Goal 1: Communication
English Literature and Composition33 Goal 6: The Humanities and Fine Arts
United States History33 Goal 5: History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences
Show all 40 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB34 Goal 4: Mathematical or Logical Reasoning
Calculus BC38 Goal 4: Mathematical or Logical Reasoning
Biology35 Goal 3: Natural Sciences
Chemistry310 Goal 3: Natural Sciences
Physics 135 Goal 3: Natural Sciences
English Language and Composition33 Goal 1: Communication
English Literature and Composition33 Goal 6: The Humanities and Fine Arts
United States History33 Goal 5: History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences
Psychology34 Goal 5: History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences
Statistics34 Goal 4: Mathematical or Logical Reasoning
Computer Science A38 Elective
Macroeconomics33 Goal 5: History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences
Microeconomics33 Goal 5: History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences
World History: Modern3
3 Goal 5: History and the Social and Behavioral…3 Goal 5: History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences, Goal 8: Global Perspective
Environmental Science3
3 Goal 3: Natural Sciences, Goal 10: People and…3 Goal 3: Natural Sciences, Goal 10: People and the Environment
Physics 235 Goal 3: Natural Sciences
European History3
3 Goal 5: History and the Social and Behavioral…3 Goal 5: History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences, Goal 8: Global Perspective
Human Geography3
3 Goal 5: History and the Social and Behavioral…3 Goal 5: History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences, Goal 10: People and the Environment
Spanish Language and Culture33 Goal 8: Global Perspective
United States Government and Politics3
4 Goal 5: History and the Social and Behavioral…4 Goal 5: History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences, Goal 9: Ethical and Civic Responsibility
Computer Science Principles34 Elective
Art History33 Goal 6: The Humanities and Fine Arts
Music Theory33 Goal 6: Humanities and the Fine Arts
African American Studies3
3 Goal 5: History and the Social and Behavioral…3 Goal 5: History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences, Goal 7A: Human Diversity
Calculus BC: AB Subscore34 Goal 4: Mathematical or Logical Reasoning
Chinese Language and Culture33 Goal 8: Global Perspective
Comparative Government and Politics3
3 Goal 5: History and the Social and Behavioral…3 Goal 5: History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences, Goal 8: Global Perspective
Drawing34 Goal 6: The Humanities and Fine Arts
French Language and Culture33 Goal 8: Global Perspective
German Language and Culture33 Goal 8: Global Perspective
Italian Language and Culture33 Goal 8: Global Perspective
Japanese Language and Culture33 Goal 8: Global Perspective
Latin33 Goal 6: Humanities and the Fine Arts
Music Aural Subscore33 Goal 6: Humanities and the Fine Arts
Music Non-aural Subscore33 Goal 6: Humanities and the Fine Arts
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism35 Goal 3: Natural Sciences
Physics C: Mechanics35 Goal 3: Natural Sciences
Research33 Goal 1: Communication
Seminar33 Elective
Spanish Literature and Culture33 Goal 8: Global Perspective

Source: metrostate.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Business Administration and Management152
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other126
Psychology120
Computer Science85
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse76
Information Technology72
Accounting62
Social Work54
Show the other 41 majors
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance52
Human Services48
Finance47
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies46
Marketing/Marketing Management42
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration36
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling36
Biology/Biological Sciences35
Communication34
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies33
Information Science/Studies31
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management26
Social Sciences24
Elementary Education and Teaching18
Biochemistry16
Environmental Science14
Criminal Justice/Police Science13
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist13
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing12
Chemistry11
Developmental and Child Psychology11
Early Childhood Education and Teaching10
Art/Art Studies10
History9
Health/Health Care Administration/Management9
English Language and Literature8
Data Science8
International Business/Trade/Commerce6
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies6
Creative Writing6
Social Studies Teacher Education5
Applied Mathematics5
Economics5
Philosophy4
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies3
Women's Studies3
Computer Programming/Programmer2
English/Language Arts Teacher Education2
Mathematics Teacher Education2
Playwriting and Screenwriting2
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

ROTC

Air Force, Army

Also

Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), afrotc.com · checked September 21, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, large

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

3,757,952 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

Yes

More about the place

Nearest airport

Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP)

Nearest hub airport

Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 12.8 of 20

Elevation

835 ft

Time zone

Central

January low

9°F

July high

83°F

Annual snowfall

40.4 in

Days at 90°F or higher

12 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,270 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, city campus, similar size