Minnesota State University at Mankato
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$7,504
Avg in-state tuition
$15,922
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About Minnesota State University at Mankato
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.
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 awards15k
Students enrolled
46%
Online student enrollment
22:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
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
Percent of Programs Online
82% On-campus
18% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates 15% online
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 6% online
Graduate Certificate 50% online
Master's 18% online
Doctorate 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
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
- 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.
1Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Food Technology and Processing
BA
MA
DOC
Food Technology and Processing
BA
MA
DOC
2Architecture And Related Services
BA
MA
DOC
City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning
BA
MA
DOC
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
BA
MA
DOC
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
BA
MA
DOC
3Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Scandinavian Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Women's Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Ethnic Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Scandinavian Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Ethnic Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Women's Studies
BA
MA
DOC
4Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Scandinavian Studies
BA
MA
DOC
- All Track Combined
- Basketball
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