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w. www.metrostate.edu
Metropolitan State University
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Information Summary
Ranks 2709th overall and 74th in Minnesota
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
42.2 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$6,762 |
| Admission
Success rate |
53% |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
22 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
53% / 48% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
6,543 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Saint Paul, MN 55106-5000
| Surrounding community | Large city (inside urban area, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 54,296 (54,296 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 18,531 (2.89 people per house) |
| Families | 12,007 (3.61 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 6,534 |
| Pop. — Asian | 11,496 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 366 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 1,508 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 33,228 |
| Pop. — Other | 3,592 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Master's Colleges and Universities (medium programs)
| Undergraduate | Balanced arts & sciences/professions, some graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Postbaccalaureate with arts & sciences (business dominant) |
| Undergraduate Population | Higher part-time four-year |
| Enrollment | High undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Medium four-year, primarily nonresidential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Post-master's certificate |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce |  —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Metropolitan State University?
Ranks 2636th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $5,010 | $5,010 | $10,050 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $252 | $252 | $252 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $167 | $167 | $335 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $5,080 | $5,080 | $10,160 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $168 | $168 | $168 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $254 | $254 | $508 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $6,762 | $6,762 | $11,802 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $21,530 | $21,530 | $26,570 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $12,202 | $12,202 | $17,242 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $4,681  $5,262 |
$4,681  $5,262 |
$9,111  $10,302 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,500  $1,500 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $8,984  $9,328 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $5,237  $5,440 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $5,237  $5,440 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $20 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $20 |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 420 (184 male / 236 female) |
| Admitted | 221 (91 male / 130 female) |
| Admission rate | 53% |
| First-time Enrollment | 77 (36 male / 41 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 55 (24 male / 31 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 22 (12 male / 10 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 6,543 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Metropolitan State University use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  / / |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores |  |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Metropolitan State University accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Metropolitan State University Ranks 3901st for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,589 | 32 |  62% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $1,006 | 36 |  69% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $500 | 2 |  4% |
| Student Loan Aid | $2,975 | 30 |  58% |
| Any financial aid type | 44 |  85% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Metropolitan State University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 65 | 101 | 166 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 315 | 380 | 695 |
Hispanic | 67 | 71 | 138 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 202 | 322 | 524 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 30 | 61 | 91 |
White Non-Hispanic | 1,511 | 2,429 | 3,940 |
Race Unknown | 472 | 517 | 989 |
| Total | 2,662 | 3,881 | 6,543 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Metropolitan State University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Black Non-Hispanic | N/A | 2 | 2 |
Hispanic | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 7 | 5 | 12 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | N/A | N/A |
White Non-Hispanic | 4 | 6 | 10 |
Race Unknown | 9 | 8 | 17 |
| Total | 21 | 22 | 43 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Metropolitan State University.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 105 | 149 | 254 | |
| 68 | 131 | 199 | |
| 44 | 58 | 102 | |
| 12 | 82 | 94 | |
| 64 | 21 | 85 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Metropolitan State University Ranks 843rd for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $63,192 ($65,078 male / $61,378 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 104 (51 male / 53 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 370 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.3 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $1,835,516 |
Metropolitan State University Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
Metropolitan State University is a four-year public university located in the Twin Cities metropolitan region of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is a member of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU). It offers the standard spectrum of undergraduate Bachelor’s degrees through its four colleges and two schools: The College of Arts and Sciences, The College of Management, The College of Professional Studies, The School of Nursing, The School of Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice and First College (Individualized and Interdisciplinary Degree Programs). Notable alumni include Minnesota State Senators Leo Foley and Sandra Pappas, Minnesota State Representative Char Samuelson, and Metropolitan Council Chair Peter Bell.
Metropolitan State University History
Metropolitan State was founded in 1971 to offer advanced academic degrees to working adults. The University was fully accredited in 1975, and one year later enrollment exceeded 1,000. The campus relocated to its current position in 1990. In 1994 Metropolitan State welcomed its first freshman students and also celebrated its 10,000th graduate. Metropolitan State won the prestigious Hesburgh award for quality of teaching in 1995.
Metropolitan State University Academics
Metropolitan State University offers more than 65 major courses of study. The five most popular are Individualized Studies, Accounting, Business Administration, Psychology, and Information & Computer Systems. The University offers its academic programs through the College of Arts & Sciences, College of Management, College of Professional Studies, the School of Nursing, and the School of Law Enforcement & Criminal Justice. The “First College” is also available to students who may want to customize their degree program for a specific purpose or fashion a course of study that combines multiple fields. The First College offers collaborative degrees with other departments, a B.A.S. in Technology Management, and the University’s most popular major, Individualized Studies.
Metropolitan State University Unique Programs
The most unique and most popular course of study at Metropolitan State is the Individualized Degree. This customizable major course of study allows the student to fashion his or her degree program for use in a specific industry, utilize a combination of learning strategies (i.e. internships, seminars, laboratory courses), and build on existing areas of academic expertise or experience. The requirements to graduate with an Individualized Degree are the same for any other degree at Metropolitan State: 124 total course hours completed and at least 40 course hours in upper division courses.
Metropolitan State University Financial Aid
Incoming students are advised to begin the financial aid application process as early as possible, as it takes three-to-six weeks to complete. The aid application deadline for Fall enrollment is July 15. Students are also advised that there are deadlines for tuition payment, and financial aid recipients must have received and submitted their payments by those same dates. All financial aid applicants must have completed the FAFSA in order to be considered for aid.
Metropolitan State University Students
Metropolitan State University is home to 21 different student organizations, including groups focused on ethnic backgrounds, political affiliations, specific majors, and extracurricular interests. Students who do not find a group that meets their interests or needs are encouraged to establish a new student organization. Metropolitan State serves nearly 10,000 students annually, the majority of whom are females. The average age of Metro State students is 32. The University offers a total of five different campuses for convenience and easy access.
Metropolitan State University Traditions
Metropolitan State is a young university with a non-traditional student base. However, it has a rich tradition of community involvement, student-centered instruction, and creating lasting relationships between its students.
Metropolitan State University Local Community
Minneapolis is the largest city in Minnesota, and it is adjoined by the state’s capital, St. Paul. Together they are known as “the Twin Cities.” There are a total of three million residents in the area, making it the nation’s fifteenth largest metropolitan area. Because of its geographic location, Minneapolis-St. Paul residents take pride in being “halfway to the North Pole.”
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