Metropolitan State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3321 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #926 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #858 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #21 of 48 | In Minnesota |
| #7 of 10 | In Saint Paul |
| #580 of 1,483 | For Criminology and Criminal Justice |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 96%
- Undergraduates
- 5,271
- Graduates
- 734
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.metrostate.edu
Metropolitan State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Metropolitan State University has an acceptance rate of 96% and is among the 29% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 97% | 96% |
| Applicants | 542 | 188 | 349 |
| Admissions | 523 | 182 | 336 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 117 | 55 | 58 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 41 | 21 | 20 |
1,969 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,849 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
12 or 8%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 16
or below
75% of them
had 23
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Metropolitan State University are 16-23 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2294 (38%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1805 (30%) |
| Asian | 948 (16%) |
| Hispanic | 441 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 244 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 172 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 65 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 17 (0.3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $8,021
- Students receiving aid
- 90%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $8,571 | $10,171 |
| Tuition in-state | $8,571 | $10,171 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $8,571 | $10,171 |
| Fee in-district | $1,209 | $806 |
| Fee in-state | $1,209 | $806 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,209 | $806 |
Metropolitan State University majors
Metropolitan State University has granted 1,531 bachelor's degrees across 52 programs, 206 master's across 15 programs, and 15 doctorate degrees in Nursing Science. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Metropolitan State University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 207 | 36 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 140 | 8 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 107 | 29 | |
| Computer Science | 105 | 10 | |
| Psychology, General | 101 | ||
| Information Technology | 50 | 13 | |
| Social Work | 63 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 62 | ||
| Accounting | 58 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 50 | 3 | |
| Human Services, General | 53 | ||
| Finance, General | 45 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 43 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 38 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 36 | ||
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 27 | 9 | |
| Communication, General | 34 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 31 | ||
| Nurse Anesthetist | 26 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 23 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 22 | ||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 1 | 20 | |
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 20 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 18 | ||
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 17 | ||
| Developmental and Child Psychology | 15 | ||
| Nursing Science | 15 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 13 | ||
| Environmental Science | 13 | ||
| Urban Education and Leadership | 13 | ||
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 6 | 6 | |
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 11 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 11 | ||
| Creative Writing | 10 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 10 | ||
| Biochemistry | 9 | ||
| Data Science, General | 9 | ||
| Economics, General | 9 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 9 | ||
| Public Administration | 9 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 7 | ||
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 7 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 6 | ||
| Dental Public Health and Education | 6 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 6 | ||
| History, General | 6 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 6 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 4 | 1 | |
| Philosophy | 5 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 4 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 4 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 | ||
| Ethnic Studies | 3 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Women's Studies | 2 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,531 | 206 | 15 |
Metropolitan State University has a graduation rate of 38%, which is among the 22% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 38% | 27% | 45% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Metropolitan State University has published 1,412 scientific papers with 23,228 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Psychology, Business, Medicine, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 3 | 23 |
| 1993 | 5 | 25 |
| 1994 | 12 | 27 |
| 1995 | 12 | 14 |
| 1996 | 13 | 41 |
| 1997 | 14 | 62 |
| 1998 | 17 | 67 |
| 1999 | 11 | 89 |
| 2000 | 13 | 102 |
| 2001 | 11 | 120 |
| 2002 | 22 | 154 |
| 2003 | 22 | 176 |
| 2004 | 12 | 202 |
| 2005 | 18 | 247 |
| 2006 | 26 | 289 |
| 2007 | 39 | 335 |
| 2008 | 33 | 429 |
| 2009 | 50 | 538 |
| 2010 | 38 | 557 |
| 2011 | 47 | 713 |
| 2012 | 41 | 694 |
| 2013 | 67 | 756 |
| 2014 | 49 | 844 |
| 2015 | 80 | 947 |
| 2016 | 73 | 1004 |
| 2017 | 66 | 1118 |
| 2018 | 73 | 1370 |
| 2019 | 71 | 1681 |
| 2020 | 81 | 1856 |
| 2021 | 82 | 1865 |
| 2022 | 96 | 1969 |
| 2023 | 71 | 2180 |
| 2024 | 69 | 2302 |
Metropolitan State University alumni
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Carl Eller
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
-
Carl Eller is an American former professional football player who played as a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) from 1964 through 1979. He was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and played college football for the Minnesota Golden Gophers. He was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2004.
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Andrea Jenkins
- Occupations
- activistpoetcuratorperformance artistpolitician
- Biography
-
Andrea Jenkins is an American politician, writer, performance artist, poet, and transgender activist. She is known for being the first Black openly transgender woman elected to public office in the United States, since January 2018 on the Minneapolis City Council and as the council's president from January 2022 to January 2024.
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Mohamud Noor
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Mohamud Noor is an American politician serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives since 2019. A member of the Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), Noor represents District 60B, which includes parts of the city of Minneapolis in Hennepin County.
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James Lukaszewski
- Occupations
- writer
- Biography
-
James E. Lukaszewski is an author, speaker, crisis management consultant and president of The Lukaszewski Group Division, Risdall Marketing Group. He is a recipient of the Patrick Jackson Award for Distinguished Service to the Public Relations Society of America and PR News’ Lifetime Achievement Award.
General info
| Founded | 1971 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Where life and learning meet |
| Academic calendar | September to August |
| Total FTE staff | 588 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 700 East Seventh Street Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55106-5000 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 312,000 |
| Phone | 6517931300 |