Metro State Description

Metropolitan State University is a comprehensive urban university committed to meeting the higher education needs of the Twin Cities and greater metropolitan population. The university will provide accessible, high-quality liberal arts, professional, and graduate education to the citizens and communities of the metropolitan area, with continued emphasis on underserved groups, including adults and communities of color. Within the context of lifelong learning, the university will build on its national reputation for innovative student-centered programs that enable students from diverse backgrounds to achieve their educational goals. The university is committed to academic excellence and community partnerships through curriculum, teaching, scholarship and services designed to support an urban mission.

We offer degree in Bachelor of Applied Science; Bachelor of Arts; Bachelor of Human Services; Bachelor of Science; Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Bachelor of Social Work; Master of Arts in Psychology; Master of Business Administration; Master of Liberal Studies; Master of Management Information Systems; Master of Public and Nonprofit Administration; Master of Science in Computer Science; Master of Science in Nursing; Master of Science in Technical Communication; and Doctor of Nursing Practice.

Quick Facts

Location

Midwest

Setting

Large City Setting

Type

Public

Size

Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)

On-Campus Housing Available

No

In-State Tuition

$5,627

Out-of-State Tuition

$11,173

Selectivity

Open Admissions

Enrollment

6,902

Metro State Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
6,335
Freshman Class
92
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
6,902

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
91%
Graduate
9%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
81%
Part-Time
19%

Gender of Students

Women
56%
Men
44%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
12%
Asian
9%
Caucasian
67%
Latino
4%
Other
8%

International Students

International
2%
Domestic
98%