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Metropolitan State University

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大都会州立大学

QS —Times —US News #263
Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA$25,000/year40% Acceptance Rate

Metropolitan State University is located in the United States. Rankings: US News #263. Undergraduate tuition about $25,000/year; acceptance rate about 99%. Care4YA score 47.7.

Care4YA Index

Model-estimated

47.7/100

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Dimension Scores

Outcomes

40.7

Resources

33.8

Selectivity

5.7

Affordability

37.6

Methodology vcare4ya-a1

Metropolitan State University offers accessible, welcoming pathways to career-ready STEM fields, with standout programs including Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Applied Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Data Science, Environmental Science, and Information Technology, as well as specialized tracks in Electrical Engineering Technology and Mechanical Engineering Technology. For the right student—especially one drawn to hands-on, applied learning—this is an institution where transformative growth meets concrete professional opportunity.

U.S. News Rankings

Graduate Program Rankings

Public Affairs

  • Best Public Affairs Programs#250*2026

* Tied rank.

How to Read These Rankings

Graduate program rankings: Ranks schools field by field (business, engineering, law, medicine, education, and their specialties), mainly on reputation surveys of deans and professionals in each discipline, plus employment outcomes and research indicators for some fields; not every field is updated every year. It shows how a specific program is regarded within its profession — most useful once you have a clear field in mind for graduate study.

Rank data is compiled from publicly released U.S. News ranking snapshots, for school-selection reference only; all rights remain with U.S. News & World Report.

Campus location

Marker shows approximate campus location

Deadline

January 5

Intake

September

Living Cost

$16,000

At a Glance

Enrollment

8,875

Undergraduate

7,950

Graduate

925

Student–faculty ratio (university)

15:1

6-Year Graduation Rate

41.6%

Retention Rate

67.5%

Avg Net Price / Year

$16,863

Median Earnings

$64,705

International Students

1.6%

Source: college_scorecard · 2026 data — for reference only

Comprehensive universityGraduate programs

Admission data reference

Reviewed dataset — always confirm on the official website.
TOEFL guideline
80
IELTS guideline
6
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Acceptance rate (data)
98.7%
Data source
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Programs Offered

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Requirements

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL 80
  • Personal Statement
  • Recommendation Letters

Tuition (USD)

$25,000/year

Tuition (CNY)

¥177,500/year

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