Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education.
== Student demographics ==
Based on data from the 2016–2017 academic year, 45% of Metro State University's student body were students of color, while 4% were from out of state and 2% were international. 42% of students were male and 58% were female. Students ranged in age from 15 to 84. The Class of 2015 had an 82% licensure exam pass rate. Metro State has a 67% six-year graduation rate.
== Student accommodations ==
Metro State University accommodates the needs of working adults by scheduling many of its classes in the evening and on weekends. It is possible for recent graduates of Minneapolis and St. Paul public high schools to attend Metro State tuition free.
== Library ==
In 2002, the Minnesota legislature approved funding for the construction of a library at the St. Paul campus; the building opened in 2004. The library also houses a branch of the Saint Paul Public Library. This is Minnesota's only university/public library partnership and one of only …
