ROTC at Metropolitan State University
Saint Paul, MN · public
Yes, through cross-town: Metropolitan State University students join Army ROTC at University of Minnesota.
Cross-town & partner options
Metropolitan State University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 7.9 miROTC outcomes
Students at Metropolitan State University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- Fewer than 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
- About 1.5 students start ROTC here each year
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 99% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 938–1,102 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 16–21 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $9,840 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $9,840 |
| Average net price | $16,863 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 44% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Metropolitan State University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Metropolitan State University has 5,616 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: VA lists no Yellow Ribbon agreement for Metropolitan State University.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Metropolitan State University: FAQ
Does Metropolitan State University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Metropolitan State University students join Army ROTC at University of Minnesota.
Which ROTC branches can Metropolitan State University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at University of Minnesota, 8 mi).
Is ROTC at Metropolitan State University on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Metropolitan State University and train with the unit at University of Minnesota.
School links and location
These links belong to Metropolitan State University. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
metrostate.edu
- Admissions
metrostate.edu
- Apply
metrostate.edu
- Financial aid
metrostate.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Saint Paul, MN 55106-5000
IPEDS UNITID: 174020
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