Paying for Metropolitan State University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$9,780 0.99%	$9,780 0.99%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$10,977 3.85%	$10,977 3.85%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Metropolitan State University (Metropolitan State) are $9,780 for Minnesota residents and $9,780 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,560 based on out-of-state tuition rate. The tuition & fee is the same as last year (2023) at Metropolitan State.

98% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $4,570. It could cover 46.73% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $31,638 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

Metropolitan State's 4-year tuition is $43,100 for Minnesota residents and $26,445 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $157,351 for Minnesota residents and $140,695 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Metropolitan State University is $9,780 for Minnesota residents and $9,780 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 0.99% for Minnesota residents and increased by 0.99% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($8,884) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,560.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of Metropolitan State is $9,877 for Minnesota residents and $9,877 for out-of-state students, a 1.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Metropolitan State Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	OFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$9,684	$9,684	$22,832
2023-2024	$9,780	$9,780	$24,928
Change % 2023-2024	0.99%	0.99%	9.18%
2024-2025	$9,877	$9,877	$27,216

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $10,977 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $10,977. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($9,802) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,696.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Metropolitan State is $11,400 for Minnesota residents and $11,400 for out-of-state students , a 3.9% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Metropolitan State Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	OFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$10,570	$10,570	$22,832
2023-2024	$10,977	$10,977	$24,928
Change % 2023-2024	3.85%	3.85%	9.18%
2024-2025	$11,400	$11,400	$27,216

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Metropolitan State. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $286. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $509.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$286	$286
	2023-2024	$286	$286
	2024-2025	$286	$286
Graduate	2022-2023	$491	$491
	2023-2024	$509	$509
	2024-2025	$528	$528

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Metropolitan State?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Metropolitan State is $43,100 for Minnesota residents and $26,445 for out-of-state students.

Since the tuition & fees at Metropolitan State University have decreased over the last 4 years, the estimated tuition & fees are less than current costs in the table below. The actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or university system's tuition policy.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

Metropolitan State 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$10,163	$10,560	$10,974	$11,403	$43,100
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$8,307	$7,055	$5,993	$5,090	$26,445
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$10,560	$10,974	$11,403	$11,850	$44,787
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$7,055	$5,993	$5,090	$4,323	$22,461
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$10,974	$11,403	$11,850	$12,313	$46,540
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$5,993	$5,090	$4,323	$3,672	$19,078
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$11,403	$11,850	$12,313	$12,795	$48,361
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$5,090	$4,323	$3,672	$3,119	$16,204
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$11,850	$12,313	$12,795	$13,296	$50,254
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$4,323	$3,672	$3,119	$2,649	$13,763

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $157,351 for Minnesota residents and $140,695 for out-of-state students.

Metropolitan State 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$37,417	$38,668	$39,963	$41,303	$157,351
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$35,561	$35,163	$34,982	$34,990	$140,695
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$38,668	$39,963	$41,303	$42,690	$162,624
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$35,163	$34,982	$34,990	$35,164	$140,298
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$39,963	$41,303	$42,690	$44,126	$168,083
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$34,982	$34,990	$35,164	$35,485	$140,621
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$41,303	$42,690	$44,126	$45,613	$173,733
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$34,990	$35,164	$35,485	$35,936	$141,575
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$42,690	$44,126	$45,613	$47,151	$179,581
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$35,164	$35,485	$35,936	$36,504	$143,090

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 98% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $139,071 for Minnesota residents and $122,415 for out-of-state students.

Metropolitan State 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$32,847	$34,098	$35,393	$36,733	$139,071
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$30,991	$30,593	$30,412	$30,420	$122,415
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$34,098	$35,393	$36,733	$38,120	$144,344
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$30,593	$30,412	$30,420	$30,594	$122,018
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$35,393	$36,733	$38,120	$39,556	$149,803
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$30,412	$30,420	$30,594	$30,915	$122,341
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$36,733	$38,120	$39,556	$41,043	$155,453
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$30,420	$30,594	$30,915	$31,366	$123,295
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$38,120	$39,556	$41,043	$42,581	$161,301
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$30,594	$30,915	$31,366	$31,934	$124,810

	In-State	Out-of-State
Metropolitan State University	$9,780	$9,780
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities	$16,488	$36,402
Minnesota State University-Mankato	$9,490	$18,860
Saint Cloud State University	$10,117	$10,117
University of Minnesota-Duluth	$14,318	$19,762
Southwest Minnesota State University	$10,304	$10,304