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Information Summary
Ranks 309th for total enrollment
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$14,287 |
|---|---|
| Admission
Success rate |
89% |
| ACT
75 %ile scores |
24 |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
14,333 |
Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Mankato, MN
| Total Population | 38,940 (33,542 urban / 5,398 rural) |
|---|---|
| Households | 14,700 (2.38 people per house) |
| Families | 7,876 (2.94 people per family) |
| Surrounding community | Remote town (over 35 mi. away from an urban cluster) |
| Pop. — African American | 790 |
| Pop. — Asian | 1,070 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 48 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 252 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 36,779 |
| Pop. — Other | 497 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
| Undergraduate | Professions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Postbaccalaureate comprehensive |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in |
| Enrollment | Very high undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Large four-year, primarily residential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Post-master's certificate |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Minnesota State University-Mankato?
Ranks 1471st for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $5,104 | $5,104 | $10,932 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $736 | $736 | $736 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $204 | $204 | $436 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $5,298 | $5,298 | $8,720 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $611 | $611 | $611 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $265 | $265 | $436 |
| Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus | $14,287 | $14,287 | $20,115 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $14,098 | $14,098 | $19,926 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $9,188 | $9,188 | $15,016 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $5,088 |
$5,088 |
$9,998 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $710 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $4,716 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $2,500 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $4,884 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $2,500 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $2,500 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $20 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $40 |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 5,653 (2,592 male / 3,061 female) |
| Admitted | 5,016 (2,237 male / 2,779 female) |
| Admission rate | 89% |
| First-time Enrollment | 2,163 (1,015 male / 1,148 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 2,137 (1,000 male / 1,137 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 26 (15 male / 11 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 14,333 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Minnesota State University-Mankato use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA Football Conference | North Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conf |
| NCAA Basketball Conference | North Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conf |
| NCAA Baseball Conference | North Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conf |
| NCAA Track & Field Conference | North Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conf |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Minnesota State University-Mankato accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
ACT Test Admission
Rank 679th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 95% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 18 / 23 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 18 / 24 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 20 / 24 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 2,886 |
| Meals per Week | 19 |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,942 | 496 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $1,777 | 665 | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $1,853 | 631 | |
| Student Loan Aid | $5,114 | 1,532 | |
| Any financial aid type | 1,743 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Minnesota State University-Mankato?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 285 | 164 | 449 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 174 | 128 | 302 |
Hispanic | 49 | 56 | 105 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 121 | 133 | 254 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 30 | 20 | 50 |
White Non-Hispanic | 4,493 | 5,753 | 10,246 |
Race Unknown | 1,477 | 1,450 | 2,927 |
| Total | 6,629 | 7,704 | 14,333 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Minnesota State University-Mankato.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 151 | 182 | |
| 99 | 69 | 168 | |
| 57 | 63 | 120 | |
| 12 | 107 | 119 | |
| 53 | 54 | 107 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $63,615 ($67,731 male / $58,331 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 491 (276 male / 215 female) |
| Total Benefits | $9,597,138 |
Minnesota State University-Mankato Summary
Minnesota State University, Mankato is a four-year university located in Mankato, Minnesota. MSU Mankato has been previously named: MSU currently offers 158 undergraduate programs of study, including 16 preprofessional programs, and 82 graduate programs. These are divided into six major academic areas: MSU also confers Master’s degrees in these areas, and is the first institution in the United States to offer a Master of Fine Arts degree in Forensics. Minnesota State University, Mankato is the current location of the summer training camp for the Minnesota Vikings National Football League team.
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Minnesota State University-Mankato History
Minnesota State University—Mankato was founded in 1868 as the Mankato Normal School, operating out of rented facilities at the Methodist Episcopal Church. It became Mankato State Teachers College in 1921, and then Mankato State College in 1957. It thereafter became Mankato State University in 1975, and did not adopt the current name until very recently.
Minnesota State University, Mankato was founded as a normal school and received university status in 1975. It was known as Mankato State University until 1998, when it became Minnesota State University, Mankato. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association. Its mission statement says in part that the university “promotes learning through effective undergraduate and graduate teaching, scholarship, and research in service to the state, the region and the global community.” It is classed as a Master’s College and University I by the Carnegie Institute.
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Minnesota State University-Mankato Academics
Mankato’s academic offerings are provided through the Colleges of Allied Health & Nursing; Arts & Humanities; Business; Education; Science, Engineering & Technology; and Social & Behavioral Sciences. MSU Mankato offers 150 undergraduate programs and 16 pre-professional programs and is accredited by 25 different accrediting agencies. The most popular programs of study are elementary education, nursing and pre-nursing, management, computer and information science, and marketing. The University employs some 600 full-time faculty, 80% of whom have the terminal degree in their field.
Minnesota State University, Mankato has academic programs at both the undergraduate and graduate level. There are 7 colleges: the College of Allied Health and Nursing, the College of Arts and Humanities, the College of Business, the College of Education, the College of Graduate Studies and Research, the College of Science, Engineering, and Technology, and the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Bachelor’s degrees are offered in approximately 150 fields within the various academic colleges. Degrees at the bachelor’s level can be received in such areas as accounting, astronomy, aviation, dental hygiene, food science technology, French, history, law enforcement, mass communications, psychology, social work, Scandinavian studies, and urban and regional studies. There are some minors and associate degree programs.
Graduate programs are offered in 6 colleges and also in cross-disciplinary studies. These include master’s level programs in biology, engineering, communication disorders, nursing, art, English, creative writing, theatre and dance, education, anthropology, ethnic and multicultural studies, psychology, and business. There are no doctoral degrees. The Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) degree is offered through the College of Education in educational administration/educational leadership.
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Minnesota State University-Mankato Unique Programs
The Automotive Engineering Program provides a Bachelor of Science degree for students who are interested in pursuing their passion for vehicles of all kinds, not just automobiles. Students have the opportunity to work in state-of-the-art vehicle research laboratories and on government agency projects to gain real world experience. Students will also compete in the Society of Automotive Engineers various design competitions during the year.
The Civil Engineering program provides students the opportunity to work on real problems and real solutions. U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks this program among the nation’s best. The program’s students have maintained a 100% passing rate in Fundamentals of Engineering Exam and have a 100% job placement rate, due to the program’s close ties to the industry.
Mankato also offers an accelerated option in Nursing, for those students who wish to add it as a second major to their current course of study.
Minnesota State University, Mankato has an undergraduate Honors Program. Students who seek admission to the Honors Program need to meet the following requirements: high school class rank in top 10%, or ACT of 26, or a high school class rank in the top quarter and an ACT score of 24. Students who fall into the latter category need to further explain their potential for success. Once admitted to the Honors Program, students will be able to take special seminars and interdisciplinary courses, and participate in community based activities.
First year students can join a learning community, where they take some of their fall classes together with each other and may live in the same residence hall.











