Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $25,172. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for Minnesota residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $9,840 | $9,840 |
| Housing & meals | — | — |
| Books & supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Personal & travel | — | — |
| Living-at-home adjustment | — | — |
| Total cost of attendance | $25,172 | $25,172 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Metropolitan State University net price compared with other Minnesota colleges
Metropolitan State University has the 11th-lowest average net price of 37 Minnesota colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Bemidji State University | $15,261 | 48% | $53,755 |
| 8 | Southwest Minnesota State University | $15,291 | 45% | $51,342 |
| 9 | Herzing University-Minneapolis | $16,670 | 47% | $36,909 |
| 10 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | $16,778 | 85% | $69,020 |
| 11 | Metropolitan State University | $16,863 | 44% | $64,705 |
| 12 | Winona State University | $17,503 | 57% | $58,532 |
| 13 | Minnesota State University Moorhead | $17,997 | 57% | $50,527 |
| 14 | Concordia University-Saint Paul | $18,462 | 46% | $59,871 |
| 15 | Martin Luther College | $18,463 | 72% | $47,491 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Minnesota colleges →
Why Metropolitan State University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan State University | 99% | $16,863 | 44% | $64,705 | This school |
| Saint Cloud State University | 95% | $13,529 | 40% | $55,813 | |
| University of Minnesota-Duluth | 89% | $18,743 | 65% | $62,616 | |
| Winona State University | 75% | $17,503 | 57% | $58,532 | |
| University of Minnesota-Crookston | 88% | $12,212 | 50% | $58,056 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Metropolitan State University would cost you $3,334 more per year than Saint Cloud State University, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Metropolitan State University.
- Metropolitan State University gives aided families $722 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Minnesota resident | Metropolitan State University | Saint Cloud State University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sticker price | $25,172 | $21,116 | +$4,056 |
| Average grants | −$8,309 | −$7,587 | −$722 |
| You pay | $16,863 | $13,529 | +$3,334 |
“+” means Metropolitan State University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Metropolitan State University cost questions
How much is tuition at Metropolitan State University?
Tuition and fees are $9,840 a year.
What is the total cost of attending Metropolitan State University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $25,172 a year for Minnesota residents living on campus and about $25,172 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at Metropolitan State University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $16,863 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $15,238; $48–75k pay $16,659; $110k+ pay $21,905. These figures are for Minnesota residents.
How much debt do Metropolitan State University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $12,900, and 4.2% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Metropolitan State University overview