More selective than 6% of Minnesota colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Metropolitan State University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Metropolitan State University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Metropolitan State University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT composite | 16 | 21 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Metropolitan State University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 99% | — | — | 16–21 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 96% | — | — | 16–23 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Metropolitan State University compared with other Minnesota colleges?
Metropolitan State University has the 34th-lowest acceptance rate of 36 Minnesota colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | St Catherine University | 92% | 61% | $19,764 |
| 29 | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | 93% | 66% | $11,704 |
| 30 | The College of Saint Scholastica | 93% | 71% | $27,846 |
| 31 | University of Northwestern-St Paul | 93% | 68% | $27,705 |
| 32 | Herzing University-Minneapolis | 94% | 47% | $16,670 |
| 33 | Saint Cloud State University | 95% | 40% | $13,529 |
| 34 | Metropolitan State University | 99% | 44% | $16,863 |
| 35 | Dunwoody College of Technology | 99% | 66% | $26,939 |
| 36 | North Central University | 99% | 66% | $25,817 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Minnesota colleges →
Who enrolls at Metropolitan State University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Metropolitan State University admissions questions
What is the Metropolitan State University acceptance rate?
Metropolitan State University accepts 99% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 523 of 542 applicants were admitted.
Does Metropolitan State University require the SAT or ACT?
Metropolitan State University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
How many admitted students enroll at Metropolitan State University?
30% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (158 of 523).
Is Metropolitan State University getting harder to get into?
Metropolitan State University accepted 99% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 96% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Metropolitan State University overview