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Minnesota State University-Mankato

Minnesota State University-Mankato is a large, public institution located in Mankato, mn. Founded in 1868, Minnesota State University-Mankato offers undergraduate degrees in 202 majors.

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4 Year, Public
Division 2
12,897 undergraduates
cost $9,490 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Minnesota State University-Mankato? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 91.3%
SAT score average 1190
ACT score average 23
Average high school GPA 3.29
Application fee $20
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Minnesota State University-Mankato is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 21:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
21 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management
Education and Teaching
Social Sciences and Psychology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Law and Legal Studies
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Special Education and Teaching
Psychology, General
Communication and Media Studies
Finance and Financial Management Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $9,490
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,224
Books & supplies $1,042
Other expenses $2,672
Cost of attendance* $24,428
Average financial aid package $11,081
Estimated cost $13,347 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $18,860
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,224
Books & supplies $1,042
Other expenses $2,672
Cost of attendance* $33,798
Average financial aid package $11,081
Estimated cost $22,717 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Minnesota State University-Mankato has a total undergraduate enrollment of 12,897, with gender binary students split 45% male and 55% female.

Total enrollment

14,709

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
71%
African American %
6%
Hispanic American %
6%
Asian %
3%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
11%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Minnesota State University-Mankato, student athletes compete in Division 2 sports.

Campus info

map South Rd and Ellis Ave, Mankato, MN 56001
phone 5073891866
address https://mnsu.edu/
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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
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Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Minnesota State University-Mankato to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Minnesota State University-Mankato?

Minnesota State University-Mankato is located in Mankato, mn.

What is the acceptance rate at Minnesota State University-Mankato? 

The acceptance rate for Minnesota State University-Mankato is 91%.

What’s the average GPA for Minnesota State University-Mankato?

The average high school GPA for Minnesota State University-Mankato students was 3.29.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Minnesota State University-Mankato?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Minnesota State University-Mankato including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $97,712.

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