Metropolitan State University Rankings
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #4044 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1150 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1076 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #25 of 48 | In Minnesota |
| #7 of 10 | In Saint Paul |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 62%
- Undergraduates
- 6,649
- Graduates
- 903
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.metrostate.edu
Metropolitan State University Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 62% | 55% | 66% |
| Applicants | 887 | 312 | 575 |
| Admissions | 549 | 172 | 377 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 103 | 42 | 61 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 31 | 6 | 25 |
983 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
6,078 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Recommended |
| 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 by race or ethnicity
| White | 3426 (46%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1697 (23%) |
| Asian | 1251 (17%) |
| Hispanic | 501 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 320 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 206 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 98 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 18 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 9 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
- Average aid awarded
- $6,860
- Students receiving aid
- 95%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $7,136 | $8,405 |
| Tuition in-state | $7,136 | $8,405 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $14,560 | $16,810 |
| Fee in-district | $1,113 | $742 |
| Fee in-state | $1,113 | $742 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,113 | $742 |
Metropolitan State University Majors
| Major | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 237 | 35 | 1 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 185 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 158 | 21 | |
| Psychology, General | 114 | 2 | |
| Accounting | 95 | ||
| Human Services, General | 88 | ||
| Computer Science | 81 | 5 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 80 | 1 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 63 | ||
| Information Technology | 41 | 19 | |
| Social Work | 58 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 55 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 51 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 47 | ||
| Communication, General | 45 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 40 | ||
| Finance, General | 39 | ||
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 27 | 9 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 35 | ||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 5 | 30 | |
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 32 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 31 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 23 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 22 | ||
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 9 | 11 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 18 | ||
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 17 | ||
| Developmental and Child Psychology | 17 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 16 | ||
| Nursing Science | 16 | ||
| Creative Writing | 14 | ||
| History, General | 14 | ||
| Environmental Science | 13 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 11 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 10 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 10 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 7 | 3 | |
| Urban Education and Leadership | 10 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 9 | ||
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 7 | ||
| Economics, General | 7 | ||
| Dental Public Health and Education | 6 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 6 | ||
| Ethnic Studies | 6 | ||
| Biochemistry | 5 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 5 | ||
| Public Administration | 5 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 4 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Philosophy | 4 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 | ||
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 2 | ||
| Advertising | 1 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Computational Science | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,856 | 174 | 17 |
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 46% | 37% | 53% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 5 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 7 |
| 2000 | 2 | 5 |
| 2001 | 1 | 10 |
| 2002 | 2 | 18 |
| 2003 | 4 | 13 |
| 2004 | 3 | 33 |
| 2005 | 3 | 54 |
| 2006 | 5 | 92 |
| 2007 | 7 | 117 |
| 2008 | 12 | 132 |
| 2009 | 4 | 162 |
| 2010 | 11 | 176 |
| 2011 | 7 | 211 |
| 2012 | 8 | 247 |
| 2013 | 8 | 268 |
| 2014 | 13 | 287 |
| 2015 | 17 | 322 |
| 2016 | 12 | 266 |
| 2017 | 10 | 306 |
| 2018 | 9 | 303 |
| 2019 | 12 | 520 |
| 2020 | 12 | 359 |
| 2021 | 7 | 351 |
Notable alumni
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Andrea Jenkins
- Occupations
- activistpoliticianperformance artistcuratorpoet
- 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 since January 2018 on the Minneapolis City Council, and as the council's president, since January 2022.
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Frank J. Grass
- Occupations
- military officer
- Biography
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Frank J. Grass is a former United States Army general who served as the 27th chief of the National Guard Bureau.
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John Kriesel
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
John M. Kriesel is a Minnesota politician and former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives who represented District 57A, which includes portions of Dakota and Washington counties in the southeastern part of the Twin Cities metropolitan area. A Republican, he is a motivational speaker, veteran service officer, and a contributor on KFAN-FM 100.3 radio during the "Power Trip Morning Show."
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Sandy Pappas
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Sandra L. "Sandy" Pappas is a Minnesota politician and former President of the Minnesota Senate. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), she represents District 65, which includes portions of Saint Paul in Ramsey County in the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
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Ade Olufeko
- Occupations
- digital artist
- Biography
-
Ade Abayomi Olufeko, is an American-born designer, technologist, and entrepreneur primarily active in Lagos.
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Jeff Hayden
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Jeffrey D. Hayden is a Minnesota politician and former member of the Minnesota Senate. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), he represented District 62, which includes portions of south Minneapolis in Hennepin County in the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
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Roger Chamberlain
- Years
- 1963-.. (age 59)
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Roger C. Chamberlain is an American politician and member of the Minnesota Senate. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, he represents District 38, which includes portions of Anoka, Ramsey, and Washington counties in the northeastern Twin Cities metropolitan area. He is a financial advisor for Thrivent Financial.
General info
| Founded | 1971 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Where life and learning meet |
| Academic Calendar | September to August |
| Total FTE staff | 650 |
| 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 |
| Fax | +1 (651) 793 1907 |