Metropolitan State University
PublicSaint Paul, MN
Located in Saint Paul, MN, Metropolitan State University is a public mid-sized school with roughly 5,616 undergraduates. Metropolitan State University is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 99%. Among reported majors, Computer Science shows the strongest outcomes -- $92,342/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
Where do you stand against Metropolitan State University's numbers?
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Metropolitan State University's acceptance rate?
Metropolitan State University in Saint Paul, MN admits approximately 99% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What ACT score do I need for Metropolitan State University?
Admitted students at Metropolitan State University typically score between 16–21 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Metropolitan State University cost?
Metropolitan State University's total cost of attendance is reported at $25,172 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Metropolitan State University require students to live on campus?
No -- Metropolitan State University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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