by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Metro State degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Metro State measures up.
Metro State is ranked #1,723 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A (top 15% for value). Within Minnesota, it ranks #45 of 69 for value.
These Metro State majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Developmental & Child Psychology | #14 of 25 |
| Psychology | #14 of 25 |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | #15 of 20 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #15 of 20 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | #27 of 39 |
| Professional, Technical, Business & Scientific Writing | #31 of 49 |
| General Human Services | #50 of 86 |
| Human Services | #50 of 86 |
| Public Administration | #50 of 86 |
| Creative Writing | #51 of 106 |
Below is the detailed Metro State value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Metropolitan State University is ranked #30 out of #72 in Minnesota for quality and #45 out of #69 for Minnesota value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Metro State financial aid page to be sure.
Metropolitan State University is ranked #1,723 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
The quality education Metropolitan State University provides combined with its relatively low cost makes this school a great value.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Metro State costs about $19,724. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $78,898 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $25,279 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $16,863 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $19,724 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $78,898 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Metro State net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Metro State degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $101,116 | — | — |
| All Students | $78,898 | #1,723 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $67,452 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $101,116 | — | — |
| All Students | $78,898 | #45 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $67,452 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Metro State shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $17,714 |
| $30K–$48K | $18,480 |
| $48K–$75K | $18,128 |
| $75K–$110K | $22,145 |
| Over $110K | $26,057 |
About 66% of Metro State undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $6,190 per year. Get more details on the Metro State financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Metro State net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.