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Information Summary
| Overall Score (about) | 83.0 |
| Total Cost On-Campus Attendance | $20,482 |
| Admission Success rate | N/A |
| ACT 75%ile scores | 24 |
| Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty | 23 : 1 |
| Retention (full-time / part-time) | 74% / 20% |
| Enrollment Total (all students) | 14,374 |
Academics
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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
Admissions
Mankato considers all graduates of accredited high schools who have not completed any previous college credits as potentially eligible admissions applicants. Applicants can be guaranteed admission if they meet several fundamental requirements: top 50% rank in high school class, a composite score of 21 or better on the ACT exam, or if the strength of the applicant
Financial Aid
MSU Mankato has numerous private donors who support their scholarship programs and who have establish a number of scholarship opportunities for special students. In 2003-2004 there were 208 scholarships available to Mankato students. The FAFSA must be completed prior to applying for scholarships, and new students are advised to contact the Admissions Office to learn about particular opportunities. Each College also has particular scholarships for its students, and new students should inquire with their particular department of interest about what scholarships are available. Among the more common scholarships are the Dempsey and University scholarships, which are awarded to qualified students upon completion of the FAFSA. The Financial Aid website at Mankato offers many links to other, outside scholarship opportunities, and students are encouraged to pursue those in addition to private scholarships offered by the University. In 2003-2004 there was over $70 million in financial aid awarded to students.
Tuition at Minnesota State University, Mankato is $2,188 per semester for the 2005-2006 academic year for in-state, undergraduate students attending full-time (12-18 credits). Students applying from out of state and graduate students have higher costs. Students from Wisconsin, North Dakota or South Dakota, Michigan, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, or the province of Manitoba are eligible for reduced out-of-state tuition.
Financial aid is available in the form of grants, scholarships, and loans. Work-study programs are also available some-students. Students who seek financial aid will need to fill out the Federal Student Financial Aid Form, available on-line.
Graduate students may also receive financial aid in the form of teaching or research assistantships, including a stipend and a waiver of some or all of the tuition and other fees. Graduate students should consult with their individual department about what sort of assistantships or fellowships are available and about the details of the application process.
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Students
The MSU Mankato student life officer provides various activities such as art exhibitions, athletics, films, concerts, and theatrical performances year-round. There are more than 170 student organizations, intramural teams, and fraternities and sororities for students to join. For the culturally minded there is an Intercultural Student Center, LGBT Center, and Women
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Athletics
The MSU Mankato Mavericks compete in the NCAA. Men
Local Community
Minnesota State University, Mankato is located in Mankato, and is 85 miles from Minneapolis-St. Paul. The campus is located on a bluff overlooking the Minnesota River. Annual activities include the Mdewakanton PowWow, the October Historyfest, a symphony orchestra performance in a quarry, and other festivals. There is a 39 mile long paved trail for bicycling and numerous other trails, many parks, and lakes for fishing. The area is home to two other colleges, many art and cultural venues, and several museums.
Mankato is a city of more than 32,000 located on the Minnesota River. The city
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