Metropolitan State University

Metropolitan State University is a public four-year institution located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, in a large city setting. The university enrolls 8,508 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 43.33 out of 100. Its completion rate is 38% (IPEDS 2023), with a retention rate of 73% (IPEDS 2023).

Metropolitan State University offers programs in healthcare and technology at both the associate and bachelor's degree levels. Nursing is available through Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at both levels, alongside a bachelor's program in Nurse Anesthetist. Additional offerings include Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance and Health/Health Care Administration/Management at the associate level, with Cybersecurity also available at the bachelor's level.

Saint Paul is Minnesota's state capital and part of the Twin Cities metropolitan area, providing students with access to major healthcare systems, technology employers, and government agencies. Metropolitan State University serves a diverse urban student population with flexible scheduling options.