Public Institution
Metropolitan State University
Metropolitan State University serves the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area. As a commuter school, it caters to a diverse student body, including working adults and non-traditional students. The university's urban setting provides access to the cultural and professional opportunities of the Twin Cities. Its focus is on providing accessible, career-oriented education.
Programs
25
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$50,828
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Outlook
64/100
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
Tuition
$9,780
Sticker price (est.)
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Metropolitan State University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 44% of students receive Pell Grants; 34% take federal loans.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $17,714 | $70,856 |
| $30K – $48K | $18,480 | $73,920 |
| $48K – $75K | $18,128 | $72,512 |
| $75K – $110K | $22,145 | $88,580 |
| $110K+ | $26,057 | $104,228 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $9,780 | $39,120 |
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.
Programs at Metropolitan State University
25 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.