Overview
Student Population
Located in Mankato, Minnesota, Minnesota State University Mankato is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 10,411 prospective students applied, and 7,002 were granted admission. Of those admitted 2,284 enrolled in the school. 11,173 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,588 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $7,504 plus fees of $1,062. Minnesota State University-Mankato is ranked 611 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Ratings
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Academics
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Outcomes
Value
Minnesota State University-Mankato is rated within the lower 44% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Minnesota State University Mankato within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#611 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#224 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#18 in Best Colleges in Minnesota
#6 in Best Public Colleges in Minnesota
#33 in Best Value Colleges in Minnesota
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| ACT | 19/24 |
| GPA | 3.4 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Apr 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $20 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Minnesota Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,042 |
| Other Fees | $1,062 |
| Room and Board | $10,078 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,978 |
| Total One Year Cost | $21,664 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,042 |
| Other Fees | $1,062 |
| Room and Board | $10,078 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,978 |
| Total One Year Cost | $30,082 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 21% |
| Health Professions | 13% |
| Education | 11% |
| Social Sciences | 8% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=173920 IPEDS survey data for Minnesota State University Mankato.
Current students may use the Minnesota State University Mankato GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.