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Diversity
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Campus
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Athletics
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Party Scene
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Minnesota State Mankato is an above-average public university located in Mankato, Minnesota. It is a mid-size institution with an enrollment of 9,943 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Minnesota State Mankato acceptance rate is 71%. Popular majors include Nursing, Business, and Psychology. Graduating 53% of students, Minnesota State Mankato alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $37,200.
About
About Minnesota State Mankato...
- Public College
- SAT/ACT Optional
- Some Online Degrees
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (with football)
Athletic Conference
Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
Compare to Other Colleges
- Minnesota
- Mankato
Minnesota State University, Mankato Rankings
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MNSU Admissions
Acceptance Rate
71%
Application Deadline
Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
No data available —
ACT Range
18-23
Application Fee
$20
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No
Application Website
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Will You Get Into MNSU?
Test Scores and High School GPA for Minnesota State University, Mankato
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Net Price
$16,809/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$6,961/ year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
90%
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Academics
Professors
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Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
20:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
77%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.79 responses
63%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.96 responses
57%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.96 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Nursing
327 Graduates
Business
148 Graduates
Psychology
126 Graduates
Marketing
117 Graduates
104 Graduates
Communications
100 Graduates
Biology
99 Graduates
Elementary Education
97 Graduates
Accounting
94 Graduates
Information Technology
89 Graduates
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Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
Total number of complete undergraduate programs offered online or through distance learning.
10
Offers Online Courses
College offers distance education courses.
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
Total number of certificate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
5
Online Associates Programs
Total number of associate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Bachelor's Programs
Total number of bachelor's degree programs offered online or through distance education.
5
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How Students Learn
Based on class setting of student enrollment.
Mix of Online and on Campus
45%
On Campus
47%
Online
8%
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
9,943Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
2,605
Undergrads Over 25
11%
Pell Grant
23%
Varsity Athletes
6%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on
68 responses
Everyone is very nice
40%
Everyone is so different
18%
A recent high school graduate
12%
Lots of diversity and students keep to themselves
10%
Outgoing
7%
Quiet
7%
Caring
1%
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Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
54%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.113 responses
Poll
59%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.125 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on
81 responses
Efficient
30%
Center for Success
20%
AMAZING
19%
Decent
16%
Home away from home
5%
Underrated
5%
Fast-paced
2%
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After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$44,900/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
53%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
96%
National
83%
82%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.56 responses
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Minnesota State University, Mankato Reviews
Rating 3.71 out of 5 1,279 reviews
Rating 4 out of 5
I went to Minnesota State University, Mankato and received my undergraduate degree in Psychology with a minor in Law Enforcement. My experience at this school was really great. I met lifelong friends, traveled to Ireland for a study abroad, took a wide variety of courses and graduated a semester early. I loved the location of the school, it was on the smaller side but that was what appealed to me the most. The campus was always clean and felt safe. There were always activies or events going on around town/campus. The academics were great too, I stuggled a little with getting through the general education courses but that was mostly just because of my disinterest in the topics. I would recommened this school to anyone seeking their undergraduate degree, my younger brother will be attending there this fall.
- Alum
- 11 days ago
Rating 4 out of 5
My experience at Minnesota State University, Mankato was enriching and rewarding. The campus provided a good community atmosphere with many academic opportunities and supportive faculty. I appreciated the range of courses offered, particularly in my major, which were well-structured and taught by knowledgeable professors who were accessible outside of class. The campus facilities were modern and conducive to learning, with ample resources such as libraries and study spaces.
- Junior
- 3 days ago
Rating 5 out of 5
I have been exposed to a wonderful amount of diversity, ethnically, spiritually, and more! There have been countless opportunities to get involved in the community and in campus, and it's a fantastic way to make friends! Living in the dorms definitely exposes to you many more opportunities and friendships; many people recommend living in the dorms for freshman year! Also, Mankato's professor's, from my experience, are passionate about what they teach which definitely makes classes more interesting. They also really care about the students and their wellbeing!
- Freshman
- 4 months ago
