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Minnesota State University Mankato

Mankato, Minnesota

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Overview

Enrollment

14,576
Minnesota State University Mankato overview
Location Mankato, Minnesota
Online mnsu.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Remote Town
Minnesota State University Mankato overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

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 9,859 prospective students applied, and 6,850 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 2,113 enrolled in the school.  10,704 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,872 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $8,072 plus fees of $1,074. Minnesota State University-Mankato is ranked 678 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

5/10

Overall

5/10

Academics

3/10

Resources

6/10

Outcomes

1/10

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

Rankings

Rankings for Minnesota State University Mankato within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Easy
Minnesota State University Mankato overview
ACT 19/24
GPA 3.37

Applications Accepted

69.5% 
Minnesota State University Mankato overview
Applications Due Apr 1, 2023
Applicant Competition Low
Application Fee $20

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Annual Cost to Attend

Minnesota Resident Tuition

$8,072
In State Costs for Minnesota State University Mankato
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,042
Other Fees$1,074
Room and Board $10,198
Budget for Other Expenses$2,142
Total One Year Cost$22,528

Out of State Resident Tuition

$17,126
Out of State Costs for Minnesota State University Mankato
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,042
Other Fees$1,074
Room and Board $10,198
Budget for Other Expenses$2,142
Total One Year Cost$31,582

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$46,300 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

50% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Minnesota State University Mankato students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 21%
Health Professions 13%
Education 11%
Social Sciences 8%
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting 6%

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=173920 IPEDS survey data for Minnesota State University Mankato.

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