School Details
Metropolitan State University is a four-year public school located in St. Paul, Minnesota. Metro State was founded in 1971 as a college for working adults and is a member of the Minnesota State higher education system. The school maintains transfer and articulation agreements with Minnesota State colleges and universities.
The university provides accessible and high-quality education to all, with a special emphasis on underserved communities such as adult learners and minority populations. Programs are designed to allow students from diverse backgrounds to achieve their personal and professional goals. The school’s curriculum, teaching, scholarship, and services are meant to support an urban mission.
Metropolitan State University offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate certificates and associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate degrees. Many programs can be completed entirely online. Courses with Metro State Online feature the same high-quality faculty as on-campus classes.
Academic divisions at Metro State include:
- College of Community Studies and Public Affairs
- College of Individualized Studies
- College of Liberal Arts
- College of Management
- College of Nursing and Health Sciences
- College of Sciences
- School of Urban Education
Accreditation & Licensing
Metropolitan State University is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
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Geographic and Educational Overview
Metropolitan State University is located in Minnesota
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- Minnesota State Grant: Up to $12,000 annually
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