About Metropolitan State University

Founded in 1971, Metropolitan State University. is a college. Located in Minnesota, which is a city setting in Minnesota, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 7,571 full time undergraduate students, and 786 full time graduate students.

The Metropolitan State University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 17:1. There are 126 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Metropolitan State University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate100%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range
ACT Range

Admissions at MSU are considered Less Selective, with ,2% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 27 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Metropolitan State University.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
33%
“We know about current events and vote”
67%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
17%
“We save it for the classroom”
33%
“Sometimes, but not often”
33%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
17%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
33%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
67%
“I feel extremely safe”
100%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
0%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
17%
“It”s not really our thing”
17%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
67%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
0%
“We”re a very artistic group”
17%
“Haven”t met them”
17%
“Available in class”
33%
“They keep regular office hours”
33%
“They”re always available”
50%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
33%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
17%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
17%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
67%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
17%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
50%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
50%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
33%
“We know about current events and vote”
67%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
17%
“We save it for the classroom”
33%
“Sometimes, but not often”
33%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
17%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
33%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
67%
“I feel extremely safe”
100%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
0%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
17%
“It”s not really our thing”
17%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
67%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
0%
“We”re a very artistic group”
17%
“Haven”t met them”
17%
“Available in class”
33%
“They keep regular office hours”
33%
“They”re always available”
50%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
33%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
17%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
17%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
67%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
17%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
50%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
50%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”

Metropolitan State University REVIEWS

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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    7 Students rated on-campus housing 1.6 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    9 Students rated off-campus housing 2.7 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    15 Students rated campus food 2.8 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    16 Students rated campus facilities 4.1 stars. 38 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    16 Students rated class size 4.3 stars. 38 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    16 Students rated school activities 2.8 stars. 13 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    16 Students rated local services 3.8 stars. 38 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    16 Students rated academics 4.2 stars. 44 % gave the school a 5.0.

What's your overall opinion of Metropolitan State University?

8 Students rated Metropolitan State University

Marketa - 05/25/2021

I loved Metropolitan State University. I wanted to pursue a Master's of Social Work degree after I obtained my BSW, but at that time, they did not offer one. The professors were great, available, and very knowledgeable. The staff was diverse and from different cultural backgrounds. The class size was just the right size. The campus was close and easy to navigate around with an underground tunnel, which was great for winter. I would definitely recommend this school to anyone.

Bayan - 01/09/2020

I think it needs more events and campus food for student, its so bad how they really cannot manage that really fast. I was on campus and I had to leave to go get food in between classes, and sometimes I do not want to be late or miss class so it was frustrating.

Clarissa - 10/22/2019

I was excited at first, but then problem after problem came in. They messed up my financial aid and they don't have an office on campus, the bookstore is rude and chaos (found out it is not even apart of the campus) and there is no amenities available outside of the school store. My community college had more to offer then this 4 year college. I was very disappointed, and there have been attacks on the campus as well and robberies which has made me nervous about going to school. My overall opinion is that they need to take a time to redo their campus to their best ability, yes they keep it simple so it is affordable but all of the issues that come with that lead people to other schools and that wont keep the campus doors open.

Jauston - 09/30/2019

Metropolitan State University is truly a university that you get out what you put in.

Metropolitan State University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Metropolitan State University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Metropolitan State University is 100%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Save as much money as possible to put towards things like books, you don't need the pretty folders or matching dishes. You want to get by with as little debt as possible so you are not stuck in with it forever. It is ok to be yourself, in high school you may not have experience peer preasure but if you get into the wrong group of friends in college they could lead you on a path you don't want to go on. It is ok if you don't go out drinking, if you feel it is best to stay home with a movie or to study then do it. They are not your firends if they think that is lame and try to guilt you into doing something they don't want you to do. It will only hurt you in the end, they don't care about what is best for you. It is ok to be you, and it will take time to figure out who that you is, but don't let you be a product of someone else.

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  3. What's unique about your campus?

    The flexible schedules they offer is a great thing for me becuase I have to work on top of going to school. I also like that they hold classes in 3+ locations. That also makes for flexible options in the scheduling.

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  4. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    Theres only one food place in our school and its terrible.

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  5. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    The amount of night classes offered in the program that i am in.

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  6. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish that I knew exactly what degree to go towards before I started at Metro State. Then I would have avoided taking all of the extra classes. I went to another school for a year before this one. It was very much like high school with small groups of people hanging out and going to parties. In my eyes, this isn?t an accurate reflection of the real world. If I had known there was a school like Metro State, I wouldn't have spent that first year at that other school or been so hesitant to go back.

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  7. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Someone that is working and going to school and needs the flexibilty with day and evening courses. It is a nice school for both traditional and nontraditional students with a wide reange of courses.

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  8. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    Usually have 1 class a day then have a week off before the next meeting.

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  9. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    My school is well designed and well accomodating but not very well made for social interaction.

    Read all  4 answers

  10. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    Finding the time to go and talk to someone in person without having to take a full day off of work because when I call no one is able to answer my questions because it is over the phone and yoiu have to go in.

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  11. Describe the students at your school.

    So far I have had mixed feelings from my classmates. Some of them are only going to school because their parent's are making them. with that said, for the most part I have had pretty good luck with classmates. Most of them are willing to learn and apply themselves so that makes for a positive learning environment for all of us.

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  12. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Very decent price for tuition.

    Read all  1 answers

  13. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    You should not attend Metropolitan State University if you are looking for a large campus university.

    Read all  1 answers

Student Body

Students

58%

female

42%

male

7,571

Total Undergrad Enrollment

786

Total Grad Students

3%

Out-Of-State

97%

In-State

N/A

International

Organizations

28

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

No

On-Campus Housing

N/A

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
15%
% Black or African-American
19%
% Hispanic/Latino
5%
% White or Caucasian
53%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

84% of students attending Metropolitan State University receive some sort of financial aid. 78% were awarded federal grants. While 32% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$14,394

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,500

Books and Supplies

$9,610

Room and Board

25,504

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$14,744
$30 - $48K
$15,344
$48 - $75K
$15,757
$75 - $110K
$19,559
$110K & UP
N/A

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