Metropolitan State University
Metropolitan State University is one of the twelve public 4-year colleges in Minnesota. The campus is located in an urban area, in Saint Paul.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 8,148 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 122 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 89 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 73%). Every year 27% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Metropolitan State University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $6,826, and fees were $1,033. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $13,927 and $1,033 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleLarge City |
Number of Students8,148 |
Student to Faculty Ratio17:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus Housing- |
Retention Rate73% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Bachelor's degree | 27 | 174 |
Master's degree | 1 | 2 |
Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 0 |
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 1 | 15 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 136 miles radius of Metropolitan State University
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
8 miles away |
Rasmussen College - Eagan Campus
10 miles away |
Rasmussen College - Blaine Campus
14 miles away |
Riverland Community College - Owatonna College and University Center
61 miles away |
Saint Cloud State University
67 miles away |
Rasmussen College - Mankato Campus
69 miles away |
Minnesota State University-Mankato
72 miles away |
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
78 miles away |
Winona State University
94 miles away |
Southwest Minnesota State University
136 miles away |
Frequently compared schools
California State University-Dominguez Hills
offers 5 nursing programs |
Metropolitan State University of Denver
offers 3 nursing programs |
Governors State University
offers 7 nursing programs |
SUNY Empire State College
offers 2 nursing programs |
Northeastern Illinois University
offers 1 nursing programs |
University of Houston-Clear Lake
offers 1 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1975 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels CCNE 10/10/2013 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 10/03/2003 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 04/16/1998 - Current |
Admission
56%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Required |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Neither required nor recommended |
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Recommended |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $228/credit | |
In State Students | $228/credit | |
Out of State Students | $464/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $374/credit | |
In State Students | $374/credit | |
Out of State Students | $747/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $10,260 | $10,260 | $20,880 |
ADN | 70 | $15,960 | $15,960 | $32,480 |
BSN | 125 | $28,500 | $28,500 | $58,000 |
FNP | 50 | $18,700 | $18,700 | $37,350 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 88% of Metropolitan State University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 76% | $4,817 |
Other Federal Grant | 20% | $600 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 73% | $1,643 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | -- | -- |
Federal Student Loans | 20% | $4,922 |
Private Loans | 1% | $19,000 |
$13,954
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$13,865 |
$30,001 to $48,000$14,510 |
$48,001 to $75,000$14,438 |
$75,001 to $110,000$20,679 |
Over $110,000$20,800 |
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Student Population
7,317
Undergrads
831
Graduates
4,820
Women
3,328
Men
38%
Full-time
62%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
50% |
Black/African American |
20% |
Asian |
14% |
Hispanic |
6% |
Two or more races |
4% |
Non-resident alien |
3% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Minnesota state board of nursing.