Metropolitan State University

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Online programs available through Metropolitan State University include nine bachelor's degrees, five master's degrees, and four graduate certificates. Bachelor's programs at this top online Minnesota university include organizational administration and human resources management. Undergraduates can also create a custom degree by selecting individualized studies, while graduate programs and certificates at Metropolitan State focus on management and computer science topics. Metropolitan State offers online learners extensive support services. Specialized service departments help Asian Americans, African Americans, and veterans succeed academically and find a fulfilling career. All students can also speak with a career advisor and explore local career opportunities through Handshake software. Prospective students should possess either a high school diploma or GED scores. However, Metropolitan State prefers applicants who graduated high school with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Transfer credit should reflect a minimum 2.0 GPA. Foundation scholarships require a separate application by the fall deadline.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

70% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

93% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

84% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores:	Required	High school transcript:	Required
High school rank:	Considered (not required)	Letter of recommendation:	Not required or recommended
High school GPA:	Considered (not required)	Open admission:	No
Completion of college prep program:	Required	Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL):

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment: Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes

Credit for qualified life experience*:

ⓘ *This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

Learning Environment

52k

Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

83%

Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

17:1

Student to faculty ratio

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields	✔	✔	✔
2	Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	✔	✔	✔
3	Architecture And Related Services	✔	✔	✕
4	Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	✔	✔	✔
5	Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies	✔	✔	✔
6	Biological And Biomedical Sciences	✔	✔	✔
7	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	✔	✔	✔
8	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs	✔	✔	✔
9	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	✔	✔	✔
10	Culinary, Entertainment, And Personal Services	✔	✕	✕
11	Education	✔	✔	✔
12	Engineering	✔	✔	✔
13	English Language And Literature/Letters	✔	✔	✔
14	Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	✔	✔	✔
15	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	✔	✔	✔
16	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	✔	✔	✔
17	Health Professions And Related Programs	✔	✔	✔
18	History	✔	✔	✔
19	History	✔	✔	✔
20	Legal Professions And Studies	✕	✔	✔
21	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	✕	✔	✕
22	Mathematics And Statistics	✔	✔	✔
23	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	✔	✔	✔
24	Natural Resources And Conservation	✔	✔	✔
25	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies	✔	✔	✕
26	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology	✔	✔	✕
27	Personal And Culinary Services	✔	✕	✕
28	Philosophy And Religious Studies	✔	✔	✔
29	Physical Sciences	✔	✔	✔
30	Psychology	✔	✔	✔
31	Public Administration And Social Service Professions	✕	✔	✔
32	Science Technologies/Technicians	✕	✔	✕
33	Social Sciences	✔	✔	✔
34	Visual And Performing Arts	✔	✔	✔