Metropolitan State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3343 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #939 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #870 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #21 of 48 | In Minnesota |
| #7 of 10 | In Saint Paul |
| #576 of 1,513 | For Criminology and Criminal Justice |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 99%
- Undergraduates
- 5,904
- Graduates
- 756
- 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 99% and is among the 24% 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 | 99% | 98% | 100% |
| Applicants | 698 | 278 | 414 |
| Admissions | 689 | 272 | 412 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 148 | 68 | 80 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 85 | 30 | 53 |
2,324 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
3,119 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
14 or 6%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 16
or below
75% of them
had 21
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Metropolitan State University are 16-21 (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 | 2316 (35%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2260 (34%) |
| Asian | 1003 (15%) |
| Hispanic | 544 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 307 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 142 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 54 (0.8%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 19 (0.3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0%) |
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
- $8,538
- Students receiving aid
- 86%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $8,571 | $10,477 |
| Tuition in-state | $8,571 | $10,477 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $8,571 | $10,477 |
| Fee in-district | $1,269 | $846 |
| Fee in-state | $1,269 | $846 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,269 | $846 |
Metropolitan State University majors
Metropolitan State University has granted 1,451 bachelor's degrees across 49 programs, 185 master's across 13 programs, and 28 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Metropolitan State University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 152 | 27 | 6 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 126 | 10 | |
| Psychology, General | 120 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 76 | 23 | |
| Computer Science | 85 | 5 | |
| Information Technology | 72 | 17 | |
| Accounting | 62 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 52 | 9 | |
| Social Work | 54 | ||
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 36 | 18 | |
| Human Services, General | 48 | ||
| Finance, General | 47 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 46 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 42 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 36 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 35 | ||
| Communication, General | 34 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 33 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 31 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 26 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 24 | ||
| Nursing Science | 22 | ||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 1 | 20 | |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 21 | ||
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 18 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 18 | ||
| Biochemistry | 16 | ||
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 12 | 3 | |
| Environmental Science | 14 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 13 | ||
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 13 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 11 | ||
| Developmental and Child Psychology | 11 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 10 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 10 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 9 | ||
| History, General | 9 | ||
| Data Science, General | 8 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 8 | ||
| Urban Education and Leadership | 8 | ||
| Creative Writing | 6 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 6 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 6 | ||
| Public Administration | 6 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 5 | ||
| Economics, General | 5 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Philosophy | 4 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 3 | ||
| Women's Studies | 3 | ||
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 2 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 2 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,451 | 185 | 28 |
Metropolitan State University has a graduation rate of 44%, which is among the 31% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 44% | 45% | 43% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Metropolitan State University has published 1,482 scientific papers with 24,800 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 6 | 25 |
| 1994 | 12 | 27 |
| 1995 | 12 | 15 |
| 1996 | 15 | 41 |
| 1997 | 17 | 64 |
| 1998 | 19 | 72 |
| 1999 | 13 | 91 |
| 2000 | 13 | 106 |
| 2001 | 11 | 122 |
| 2002 | 22 | 161 |
| 2003 | 22 | 177 |
| 2004 | 12 | 204 |
| 2005 | 18 | 249 |
| 2006 | 26 | 290 |
| 2007 | 39 | 336 |
| 2008 | 33 | 429 |
| 2009 | 50 | 539 |
| 2010 | 38 | 559 |
| 2011 | 47 | 714 |
| 2012 | 41 | 694 |
| 2013 | 67 | 758 |
| 2014 | 49 | 846 |
| 2015 | 80 | 948 |
| 2016 | 73 | 1005 |
| 2017 | 66 | 1120 |
| 2018 | 75 | 1373 |
| 2019 | 72 | 1682 |
| 2020 | 83 | 1855 |
| 2021 | 84 | 1867 |
| 2022 | 104 | 1972 |
| 2023 | 73 | 2180 |
| 2024 | 73 | 2334 |
| 2025 | 52 | 1962 |
Metropolitan State University alumni
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Kat Cammack
- Enrolled in Metropolitan State University
- In 2011 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Kathryn Christine Cammack is an American politician and political advisor serving as the U.S. representative for Florida's 3rd congressional district. A member of the Republican Party, Cammack previously served as deputy chief of staff to her predecessor, Representative Ted Yoho, who retired in 2020. Her congressional district covers a twelve-county area that includes much of North Central Florida.
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Carl Eller
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
-
Carl Lee 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
- curatorperformance artistpoliticianactivistpoet
- 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, serving from January 2018 to January 2026 on the Minneapolis City Council and as the council's president from 2022 to 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.
General info
| Founded | 1971 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Where life and learning meet |
| Academic calendar | September to August |
| Total FTE staff | 617 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 700 East Seventh Street Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55106-5000 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 312,000 |
| Phone | 6517931300 |