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Minnesota State University-Mankato Trade Programs

Minnesota State University-Mankato is a public institution located in Mankato, MN. A Smaller City offers tranquility and safety near the excitement of urban amenities.

Where Is Minnesota State University-Mankato?

Contact details for Minnesota State University-Mankato can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	South Rd and Ellis Ave, Mankato, MN 56001
Phone:	5073891866
Website:	mnsu.edu/
Admissions:	mnsu.edu/future-students/
Financial Aid:	mnsu.edu/university-life/campus-services/campushub/

How Do I Get Into Minnesota State University-Mankato?

You can apply to Minnesota State University-Mankato online at: https://mnsu.edu/future-students/apply/

Minnesota State University-Mankato is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Minnesota State University-Mankato

Here’s what Minnesota State University-Mankato requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Minnesota State University-Mankato?

Minnesota State University-Mankato has an acceptance rate of 88%, which makes it highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 29% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

6% submitted ACT scores.

ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Minnesota State University-Mankato ranged between 21 and 25.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Minnesota State University-Mankato vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	4,108	3,544	86%
Women	4,924	4,455	90%

Can I Afford Minnesota State University-Mankato?

The average net price after aid at Minnesota State University-Mankato is $18,609. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$8,355
In-State Fees	$1,217
Out-of-State Tuition	$17,725
Out-of-State Fees	$1,217
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$9,572
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$18,942

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 18% of students at Minnesota State University-Mankato receive some form of financial aid (2,375 students).

Nearly 57% of students at Minnesota State University-Mankato receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $6,440 per student.

21% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $4,807.

Student Loan Debt

40% of Minnesota State University-Mankato undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,509 per year.

Minnesota State University-Mankato Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 2,533 students enrolled at Minnesota State University-Mankato, all undergraduate. Minnesota State University-Mankato is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 11,325 undergraduate students at Minnesota State University-Mankato, approximately 44% are male and 56% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Minnesota State University-Mankato undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	339
Black or African American	668
Hispanic	702
White	8,063
American Indian/Alaska Native	33
Two or More Races	419
Non-Resident	951

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Minnesota State University-Mankato are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Minnesota	1,945
Wisconsin	190
South Dakota	56
Iowa	51
North Dakota	18

Additionally, approximately 8.4% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at Minnesota State University-Mankato

Minnesota State University-Mankato offers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

6,645 undergraduate students at Minnesota State University-Mankato took at least one online class — of those, 1,801 took all of their classes online.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at Minnesota State University-Mankato

Minnesota State University-Mankato offers 29 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Minnesota State University-Mankato has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.