| UMTC vs. Metropolitan State |
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|---|---|---|
#92 in National Universities #56 in World University Rankings #4 in Minnesota Colleges | Rankings* | #355 in National Universities #26 in Minnesota Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$17,214 Minnesota Residents $38,362 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,840 Minnesota Residents $9,840 Out-of-State |
| expensive$22,017 Minnesota Residents $33,249 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$11,323 Minnesota Residents $11,323 Out-of-State |
| More$11,363 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$5,410 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,410 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter79.75% | Acceptance Rate | Easier98.71% |
| Lower22.34% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable33.82% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger56,666 | Total Enrollment | Smaller6,660 |
| Larger41,303 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller5,904 |
| Larger15,363 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller756 |
| Smaller2,058 | Online Student Population | Larger3,119 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher85% | Graduate Rate | Lower44% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 36% |
| Higher91% | Retention Rate | Lower68% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,558) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,240) | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 5,152 | Number of faculty | 516 |
| Higher$123,550 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$102,024 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.