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Minnesota State University-Mankato
Minnesota State University-Mankato

Minnesota State University-Mankato

Mankato, MN, USA
Public
4 Year

Overview

Originally founded as Mankato Normal School, Minnesota State University-Mankato is a 4-year public school overlooking the Blue Earth River valley in central Minnesota. MSU Mankato operates six colleges offering bachelor’s degrees in 130 fields of study and the university makes 50 academic programs available entirely online. Additionally, MSU Mankato operates a Campus Kitchen program for the local community and is home to the second-oldest LGBTQ student center in the nation. For recreation, Minnesota State Mankato features outdoor and indoor challenge courses as well as a climbing wall.

Acceptance Rate:
71%
Average Net Price:
$16,221
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.3
Average ACT Composite
21
Average SAT Composite
1105

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Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$16,221
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$9,490
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$18,860
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$11,224
Books and Supplies
$1042
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$12,115
$30k - $48k
$12,389
$48k - $75k
$14,810
$75k - $110k
$18,896
$110k+
$21,186
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
77%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
22%
Average Aid Per Year
$6,961
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
22%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,545
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$2,614

 

Students receiving state aid
32%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3215
Students receiving federal aid
48%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,545
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$28,496,356
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$15,064,011

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
56%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$9,511
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$207
Students receiving federal loans
55%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,492
Average Other Loans Per Year
$12,289

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Blind

This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
0
100
71%
Acceptance Rate
11152
Students Applied
67%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
982
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is checked
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Item is not checked
No
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application Fee
$20
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
Online Application
Online Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
77%
Out-Of-State Students
14%
54%
Submitting ACT
Average ACT Composite: 21
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1105
0
1600
3.3
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA

3.75+
19%
3.50 - 3.74
19%
3.25 - 3.49
20%
3.00 - 3.24
21%
2.50 - 2.99
19%
2.00 - 2.49
2%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
10
Top 25%
31
Top 50%
71
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
118
$30k - $48k
124
$48k - $75k
188
$75k - $110k
223
$110k+
494

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 800-722-0544
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
14,590
Total Number of Undergrads
12,676
0
100
28%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
50%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
21:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • ROTC Army
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
36%
20-39 Students
50%
40-99 Students
11%
100+ Students
2%
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
130

Faculty Overview

0
100
71%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
45%
55%
Residency
In-State Students
77%
Out-Of-State Students
14%
Size of Town
Small city
Countries Represented
96
Ethnicity
African American
6%
Asian/Pacific Islander
4%
Hispanic
6%
White
72%
Multiracial
3%
Unknown
1%
Percent of First Generation Students
24%
Student Organizations
300
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Item is checked
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
24%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
22%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Mavericks
School Colors
purple and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
Total Male Athletes
258
Total Female Athletes
225
Intramural Sports
22
Sports Club
1
Sports Team (Men)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Ice Hockey
  • Track and Field
  • Wrestling
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Ice Hockey
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
Minnesota State University-Mankato Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$48,400
Top 5 Cities
Minneapolis
Rochester
Sioux Falls
Saint Cloud
Denver
Top 5 Employers
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mayo Clinic
UnitedHealth Group
Wells Fargo
Target
Top 5 Sectors
Operations
Business Development
Sales
Education
Community and Social Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,000
Loan Default Rate
4%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$207
You are able to learn the material in a matter of time and your time will not be wasted. The professors are willing to schedule days in which they can give you one on one help. There will be a lot of information that comes at once that you will need to take notes on. There is a great amount of resources that can be utilize if you are need of help tutors are offered as well. End the end its at great environment for learning you will have fun with it.
Antonio from Minneapolis, MN
The first couple of semesters, you might get big classes. You make it how you want. You could make it be a negative thing and let it get the best of you. OR you could use it to your advantage. All the students in the classes are going through the same thing as you so you guys can help each other. And something that you really would like is that Teachers are flexible for you to come in to get help, and if they can’t help you I am more than positive you will find someone who can help you. Another good thing about it is that since it is a lecture class, many other people on campus already took the class so they can help you out too. There should be no way you can not do well in class.
Princess from St. Paul, MN
There are great professors to help you along the way, along with many other resources if you need help with school work.
Kelly from Mankato, MN
Minnesota State University- Mankato is small, cheap, and has easy navigation. Mankato also has brand new dorms, a free bus system, cheap parking, and a well-rounded student body. The classes are small and very personal as well. I think it is a great school and is very underestimated in its potential!
Libbie from Stillwater, MN
I am a freshman at Minnesota State University, Mankato. I recently finished my first semester at Mankato. I have learned a lot within my first semester. Why I think I have succeed so far at Mankato is because the class sizes aren't too big, professors want to help you if you take initiative and want help, and there are many resources that you can use that will help you succeed. Professors have office hours and they are willing to help you if you come to them. They will make sure you are understanding the material and help you with your questions. The resources Mankato offers can really help a freshman like myself. I found myself in the library many times during my first semester. Mankato also provides tutors to those who need further help. Mankato wants you to succeed and the people there will help you.
Breanna from Eagan, MN
Mankato is a great campus with a ton of things to do and enjoy. Every time you think you have seen it all you find something else to occupy your time with. This campus is a great way to discover yourself and meet new friends and great people.
Alyssa from New Richmond, WI
Has a very good atmosphere. A school that is not too big nor too small. Good learning environment for those who want it.
Tuan from Bloomington, MN
Minnesota State is overall a great school teacher wise as well as class wise. The atmosphere is great and the school itself if beautiful. The main thing is all the people are really nice and welcoming.
Taylor from Rogers, MN
msu-mankato ha been an amazing experience for me. i am doing well with my studies and have met a lot of new friends. i plan to earn my degree from msu!
Anthony from Champlin, MN
The professors really care about you here. For how big the college is it's almost surprising just how much help you will get from professors. They are there to answer questions almost all the time.
William from Fairmont, MN