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Minnesota State University-Mankato

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Dormitory capacity 2,789
Student to faculty ratio 21 to 1
Acceptance rate 70%
Students retention rate 75%
On-time graduation rate 52%

Located in Mankato, Minnesota, Mankato State is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Minnesota State University-Mankato is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

Mankato State boasts an impressive student retention rate of 75% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 72% and 72%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

69.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,146

Cost of attendance at Minnesota State University-Mankato in 2022 for students from Minnesota.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Minnesota's average $11,262
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$18,200

Cost of attendance at Minnesota State University-Mankato in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Minnesota's average $16,133
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 57 of freshman students at Minnesota State University-Mankato received on average $5,502 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,502
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 510 23% $4,485 $2,287,584
Other Federal Grant 818 37% $3,958 $3,237,816
State Grant/Scholarships 683 31% $3,113 $2,126,154
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 758 34% $2,149 $1,628,745
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,271 57% $5,502 $6,992,715

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Minnesota State University-Mankato students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Minnesota State University-Mankato students is 51.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 54.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 48.1%.

51.8%

  • asian 40.6% 43 students
  • African American 30.6% 34 students
  • white 54.6% 988 students
  • unknown 63.0% 17 students
  • hispanic 39.8% 49 students
  • International Students 55.8% 58 students
  • Mixed Race 43.2% 38 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
  • Baseball Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
  • Basketball Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Minnesota State University-Mankato provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Minnesota State University-Mankato offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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