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Metropolitan State University
Metropolitan State University admits nearly everyone — 98.7% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether Metropolitan State University is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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Metropolitan State University sits in Saint Paul proper — a public campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it.
Its highest-earning path is Computer Science, where graduates median $92,342 four years out. Faculty pay averages $136,032 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. Most of its 5,616 undergraduates commute — campus empties by evening — yet 67.5% of first-years return, which says something about what daytime here is worth.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 16 and 23 on the ACT composite. Put your own practice estimate on Metropolitan State University's range with the ACT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Metropolitan State University is test-optional — scores count when submitted, none required. Metropolitan State University's submitters' middle half scored 16–23 on the ACT; read that as the stronger-tester end of the admitted class.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 16 | 19 | 23 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Metropolitan State University received 542 applications and admitted 523 (96.5%), with 158 enrolling.
How Metropolitan State University compares
| Metropolitan State University | Minnesota median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 98.7% | 85.4% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $9,840 | $22,520 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $64,705 | $58,351 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Metropolitan State University student earns $64,705 — 11% above the Minnesota median of $58,351 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, Metropolitan State University prices by residency: $9,840 in-state versus $9,840 out-of-state — a $0 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
Metropolitan State University enrolls 5,616 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs Metropolitan State University's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
43.6% graduate within six years. Roughly 56% don't — ask a Metropolitan State University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Metropolitan State University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | $92,342 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $85,000 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $83,558 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $83,504 |
| Information Science/Studies | $81,539 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $74,237 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $73,027 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $72,457 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $71,209 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $70,500 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $70,299 |
| Marketing | $67,031 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $64,481 |
| Chemistry | $63,580 |
| Biology, General | $63,149 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $61,355 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $60,780 |
| Social Work | $60,755 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $60,352 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $59,779 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $58,568 |
| Psychology, General | $55,824 |
| Human Services, General | $51,009 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $49,025 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $48,948 |
| Social Sciences, General | $48,486 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $45,801 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $40,230 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $39,572 |
Median earnings for these 29 Metropolitan State University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $64,705 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 18 additional Metropolitan State University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Metropolitan State University?
The middle 50% of Metropolitan State University's submitters earned ACT composites of 16–23; no GPA cutoff is published.
What is Metropolitan State University's acceptance rate?
96.5% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 523 admitted from 542 applicants.
How much does Metropolitan State University cost?
In-state tuition is $9,840; out-of-state students pay $9,840. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Metropolitan State University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $64,705 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Minnesota
- University of Minnesota-Crookston — 87.9% admitted
- Minnesota State University-Mankato — 88.4% admitted
- Herzing University-Minneapolis — 93.8% admitted
- University of Minnesota-Duluth — 88.8% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.