Minnesota State University at Mankato

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Mankato, MN

$7,504

Avg in-state tuition

$15,922

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About Minnesota State University at Mankato

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Minnesota State University at Mankato is a medium-sized public university located on an urban campus in Mankato, Minnesota. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 12,938, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 67%. The university offers 99 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 51%, and a student-faculty ratio of 22:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $7,504, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $15,922.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

67% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

79% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

51% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Required

High school rank Required

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 19-24

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

15k

Students enrolled

46%

Online student enrollment

22:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

72%

Non-U.S. Citizen

8%

Black

6%

Hispanic

5%

Asian

4%

Two or more races

3%

Unknown

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

56%

Socio-economic diversity

27% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

39

Total Online Enrollment

6,767

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

82% On-campus

18% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates Check Bold 15% online

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's Check Bold 6% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 50% online

Master's Check Bold 18% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $7,504 $15,922
Graduate $7,994 $7,994

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,042
On-campus room and board $10,078
On-campus other expenses $1,978
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $7,592
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $2,568
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $2,366

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $20,602 $29,020
Off-campus without family $18,706 $27,124
Off-campus with family $10,912 $19,330

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

91%

State Grant Aid

36%

Institution Grant Aid

27%

Pell Grant

27%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $1,841
State Grant Aid $2,967
Institution Grant Aid $3,263
Pell Grant Aid $4,100

Financial Outlook

$22k

Average student debt after graduation

$39k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division II with football

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Ice Hockey
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming Diving
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
  • All Track Combined

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Architecture And Related Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies

BA

MA

DOC

4

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies

BA

MA

DOC