Metropolitan State University Minnesota

Public university in Saint Paul focused on business and professional degrees with open admissions and tuition under $9,000.

College statistics

Address:
700 East Seventh Street
Saint Paul, MN
55106
Sector Group:
Public 4-Year or Above
Official Website:
www.metrostate.edu/
Setting:
City
Annual In-State Tuition:
$8,571
Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
$8,571
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State):
$8,571
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State):
$8,571
Total Student Enrollment:
6,005
Acceptance Rate:
96.5%
ACT Composite 75th Percentile:
23
Endowment (End of Year):
$79,458,000
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Higher Access, Medium Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

Metropolitan State University is a public, professions-focused institution in Saint Paul, Minnesota that specializes in business, management, marketing, and related fields. The university serves a primarily working and adult student population in an urban setting, offering career-oriented degree programs designed for students balancing education with employment and other responsibilities.

With 6,005 students enrolled and a cost of attendance of $8,571 annually for both in-state and out-of-state students, Metropolitan State is among the most affordable public universities in the region. Admissions are open, with an acceptance rate of 96.5 percent, making the institution accessible to students across a range of academic preparation levels. The 75th percentile ACT Composite score is 23.

The university's Economic Mobility Index rating of Higher Access, Medium Earnings reflects its role in serving students seeking practical, directly applicable education. This school works best for working adults, career-changers, and students prioritizing affordability and program relevance to employment. For more information, visit www.metrostate.edu/.

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