by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 6,649 undergraduates in 2020, Metro State is a public university located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Metro State can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Metro State Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 5.0% of the student population at Metro State. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Metro State Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Metro State does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Metro State Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Metro State for Veterans Guide.
Metro State does not offer on-campus housing.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
There were 6,649 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,882 (43.3%). Part-time attendance was 3,767 (56.7%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2,882 | 3,767 | 6,649 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Metro State is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Metro State #1182 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Metro State by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Metro State Diversity Guide.
We wanted to tell you about student athletes at Metro State, but that information was not available.
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Metropolitan State University Athletics