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Metropolitan State University Teaching Programs

Metropolitan State University is a public institution located in Saint Paul, MN. A Major City Center provides a peaceful environment with access to urban amenities.

Metropolitan State University Rankings

Metropolitan State University appears in the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#26 of 76	State — Minnesota
Overall Quality	#69 of 404	Region — The Plains States
Overall Quality	#637 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Metropolitan State University?

Contact details for Metropolitan State University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	700 East Seventh Street, Saint Paul, MN 55106-5000
Phone:	6517931300
Website:	www.metrostate.edu/
Admissions:	www.metrostate.edu/about/departments/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.metrostate.edu/finances/aid

How Do I Get Into Metropolitan State University?

You can apply to Metropolitan State University online at: https://www.metrostate.edu/apply

Metropolitan State University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Metropolitan State University

These are the things Metropolitan State University requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Metropolitan State University?

Metropolitan State University maintains an acceptance rate of 99%, which means it is highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 34% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

6% submitted ACT scores.

ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Metropolitan State University ranged between 16 and 21.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Metropolitan State University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	278	272	98%
Women	414	412	100%

Can I Afford Metropolitan State University?

The average net price after aid at Metropolitan State University is $19,181. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$8,571
In-State Fees	$1,269
Out-of-State Tuition	$8,571
Out-of-State Fees	$1,269
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$9,840
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$9,840

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 2% of students at Metropolitan State University receive some form of financial aid (114 students).

Nearly 64% of students at Metropolitan State University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $6,190 per student.

48% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $4,475.

Student Loan Debt

31% of Metropolitan State University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,532 per year.

Metropolitan State University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 967 students enrolled at Metropolitan State University. Metropolitan State University is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 4,998 undergraduate students at Metropolitan State University, approximately 43% are male and 57% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Metropolitan State University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	774
Black or African American	1,749
Hispanic	414
White	1,679
American Indian/Alaska Native	24
Two or More Races	234
Non-Resident	79

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Metropolitan State University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Minnesota	269
Florida	1
Illinois	1
Wisconsin	1

Additionally, approximately 1.6% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Metropolitan State University Graduate Student Diversity

734 of Metropolitan State University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Metropolitan State University, approximately 41% are male and 59% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Metropolitan State University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	82
Black or African American	189
Hispanic	52
White	325
American Indian/Alaska Native	0
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	0
Two or More Races	26
Non-Resident	46

Online Learning at Metropolitan State University

Metropolitan State University offers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

2,059 undergraduate students at Metropolitan State University took at least one online class — of those, 2,846 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 265 students took at least one online class and 273 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Metropolitan State University

These teaching degree programs are offered by Metropolitan State University, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	29	—	—	36
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	9	—	—	9
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	8	—	8

Academic Programs at Metropolitan State University

Metropolitan State University offers 21 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Metropolitan State University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.