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Minnesota State University-Mankato

📍 Mankato, Minnesota🏛️ Urban Setting👥 11,703 Undergrads🔗 mnsu.edu

Overview

Minnesota State University-Mankato is a large public research university in Mankato, Minnesota. It enrolls about 11,703 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 88%. Graduates earn a median of $56,922 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

88%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

1,150

Net Price

$19,139

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

54%

Retention

80%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$56,922

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

88.4%

SAT Average

1,150

ACT Composite

21–25

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200Not reported800

Math

200Not reported800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

121 – 25 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$9,572

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$18,942

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$23,995

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$19,139

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$12,339
$30,001 – $48,000	$12,750
$48,001 – $75,000	$15,137
$75,001 – $110,000	$18,921
$110,001 +	$22,798

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

40.4%

Academics & Programs

Minnesota State University-Mankato offers programs across 28 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Business, Management & Marketing

23.2%

Health Professions

19.8%

Education

7.2%

Psychology

4.8%

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness

4.3%

Engineering

4.3%

Communication & Journalism

3.5%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

3.5%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

54%

On-Time (4yr)

35%

Retention (FT)

80%

% Earning >$25K

82%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$50,098

8 years

$53,926

10 years

$56,922

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

39.4%

White

56.8%

Hispanic

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

70.8%

Black or African American

6.2%

Asian

3.2%

Hispanic / Latino

6.2%

Two or more races

3.7%

International

9.1%

Gender

Women

54.7%

Men

45.3%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Minnesota State University-Mankato hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 88%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1150.

How much does Minnesota State University-Mankato cost?

In-state tuition is $9,572, and out-of-state is $18,942. Average net price after financial aid is $19,139.

What is Minnesota State University-Mankato known for?

Most popular programs include Business, Management & Marketing, Health Professions, Education.

What's the graduation rate at Minnesota State University-Mankato?

The 6-year graduation rate is 54%, and 80% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.