PublicUrbanMetropolitan State University
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55106-5000
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business
Metropolitan State University is a public institution in Saint Paul with particular strength in business and computer science. With an average SAT of 1020, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 5K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
38% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $64,705 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,181.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •Sweet was appointed the university's first president and the school, with offices above a drugstore in downtown St.
- •The university began admitting freshmen and sophomores and adopted general education requirements and a grading policy with grade point averages in 1994.
- •In 1992, the main campus moved to the Dayton's Bluff section of east Saint Paul.
- •During the 2009–2010 school year, Metro State enrolled 6,000 full-time equivalent students.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
66.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
-5.1%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$12,900
Programs (82)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
73%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
37
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from MN state average + large city premium