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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:
91%
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
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. | $9,572 |
| 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. | $18,942 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $12,420 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
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. 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.
20%
Average Aid Per Year
$5,798
20%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,551
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$3,235
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
30%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3587
24%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,551
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.
57%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$10,191
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
56%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,531
Average Other Loans Per Year
$12,768
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
8974
Students Applied
67%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
982
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
Application Fee
$20
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
5%
Submitting ACT
Average ACT Composite: 21
Average SAT Composite: 1105
3.3
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
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
14,709
Total Number of Undergrads
12,897
0
100
29%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
51%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
21:1
US National: 21:1Non 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
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
130
Faculty Overview
0
100
71%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
Countries Represented
96
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
24%
Student Organizations
300
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
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
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
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
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