Metropolitan State University

www.metrostate.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,281

16% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$16,830

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.42%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

66.6%

650 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

6,914

41.7% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

38.4%

28 Graduates

About

Metropolitan State University is a higher education institution located in Ramsey County, MN. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Metropolitan State University were General Business Administration & Management (242 degrees awarded), Other Multidisciplinary Studies (173 degrees), and Registered Nursing (160 degrees).

In 2021, 2,187 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Metropolitan State University. 60.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,064 degrees), 2.26 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (470 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Metropolitan State University is $8,281, which is $−14,903 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Metropolitan State University is $8,281, which is $−14,903 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,830.

In 2021, 83% of undergraduate students attending Metropolitan State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 36% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,281

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Metropolitan State University was $8,281. The cost of tuition at Metropolitan State University is $−14,903 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Metropolitan State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$16,830

2021 Value

5.58%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Metropolitan State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,830. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Metropolitan State University grew by 5.58%.

This chart compares the average net price of Metropolitan State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,244

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Metropolitan State University was of $11,244 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 3.8% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Metropolitan State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

83%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

36%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

83% of undergraduate students at Metropolitan State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 9.21% with respect to 2020, when 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Metropolitan State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.42%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Metropolitan State University was 1.42%, which represents 34 out of the 2397 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Metropolitan State University received 650 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 26.7% annual growth. Out of those 650 applicants, 433 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 66.6% acceptance rate.

There were 6,914 students enrolled at Metropolitan State University in 2021.

Metropolitan State University has an overall enrollment yield of 30.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

66.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

433

Accepted Out of 650

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Metropolitan State University was 66.6% (433 admissions from 650 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 61.9%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 26.7%, while admissions declined by −21.1%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Metropolitan State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Metropolitan State University had a total enrollment of 6,914 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Metropolitan State University is 2,882 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,032. This means that 41.7% of students enrolled at Metropolitan State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Metropolitan State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 44.8% White, 24.4% Black or African American, 15.6% Asian, 6.51% Hispanic or Latino, 3.92% Two or More Races, 0.492% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0434% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Metropolitan State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (20%), followed by White Male (16.8%) and Black or African American Female (16%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (40.2%), followed by White Male (12.8%) and Asian Female (9.59%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

41.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Metropolitan State University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,914 students. The full-time enrollment at Metropolitan State University is 2,882 and the part-time enrollment is 4,032. This means that 41.7% of students enrolled at Metropolitan State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Metropolitan State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

65%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Metropolitan State University was 65%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Metropolitan State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Metropolitan State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
3,099 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,688 enrolled students
Asian
1,079 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Metropolitan State University is 44.8% White, 24.4% Black or African American, 15.6% Asian, 6.51% Hispanic or Latino, 3.92% Two or More Races, 0.492% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0434% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 78 students (1.13%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 451 more women than men received degrees from Metropolitan State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Metropolitan State University is white (1,064 degrees awarded). There were 2.26 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (470 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Metropolitan State University is General Business Administration & Management (242 degrees awarded), followed by Other Multidisciplinary Studies (173 degrees) and Registered Nursing (160 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Metropolitan State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Public Administration and Social Service (163 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (185 degrees), and English (56 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Metropolitan State University are Software developers (510,591 people), Other managers (237,870 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (191,828 people), Social workers, all other (182,985 people), and Police officers (141,862 people).

The most specialized majors at Metropolitan State University in 2021 are Public Administration and Social Service (163 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (185 degrees), English (56 degrees), Protective Services (141 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (248 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Metropolitan State University are Surgeons, Physicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Nurse anesthetists, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at Metropolitan State University are Public Administration and Social Service (163 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (185 degrees), English (56 degrees), Protective Services (141 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (248 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Metropolitan State University are Computer Systems Design (613,320 people), Elementary & secondary schools (473,328 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (382,460 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (295,788 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (245,812 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Metropolitan State University.

Most Common (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
242 degrees awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
173 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
160 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Metropolitan State University was General Business Administration & Management with 242 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Metropolitan State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

868

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,319

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 868 degrees were awarded to men at Metropolitan State University, which is 0.658 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,319).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Metropolitan State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 130 degrees were awarded to men at Metropolitan State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.844 times less than the 154 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 155 degrees were awarded to men at Metropolitan State University in Registered Nursing, which is 4.7 times more than the 33 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

13%

100% Completion Time

34%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 13% of students graduating from Metropolitan State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 34% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 44% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (75%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Metropolitan State University is Female and Black or African American (75% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,064 degrees awarded
Black or African American
470 degrees awarded
Asian
338 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Metropolitan State University is white (1,064 degrees awarded). There were 2.26 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (470 degrees).

0.366% of degree recipients (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
627 degrees awarded
White Male
437 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
274 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Metropolitan State University is white female (627 degrees awarded). There were 1.43 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (437 degrees).

Operations

Metropolitan State University has an endowment valued at nearly $8.49M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 309k (3.64%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Metropolitan State University had a total salary expenditure of 99.5M. Metropolitan State University employs 72 Associate professors, 60 Professors and 50 Assistant professors. Most academics at Metropolitan State University are Female Associate professor (42), Female Professor (38), and Female Assistant professor (31).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Metropolitan State University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 127 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 63 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 34 employees.

Endowment

$8.49M

2021 Endowment

37.2%

growth from 2020

Metropolitan State University has an endowment valued at about $8.49M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Metropolitan State University grew 37.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $41.9M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Metropolitan State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$51.1M

2021 Salaries

0.779%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Metropolitan State University paid a median of $51.1M in salaries, which represents 51.4% of their overall expenditure ($99.5M) and a 0.779% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$16.2M

Instructional Salaries

182

Number of Employees

In 2021, Metropolitan State University paid a total of $16.2M to 182 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

72 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

127 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Metropolitan State University were Associate professor with 72 employees, Professor with 60 employees, and Assistant professor with 50 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Metropolitan State University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 127 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 63 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 34 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Associate professor
Female Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Metropolitan State University was Female Associate professor with 42 employees, Female Professor with 38 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 31 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Metropolitan State University.