School Overview
Mankato, a modest town with a population of 53,000, is home to Minnesota State University, Manakato (MSU). The town is located about 75 miles (121 km) southwest of Minneapolis-St. Paul. The university is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and University System (MnSCU). In addition to its main campus, the universit has two remote satellite locations, one in Edina and the other in Owatonna. With a student body of over 15,000, the school is the third-largest in the state (as of Fall, 2011). Employing over 600 full-time faculty, MSU has student to faculty ratio of 28 to 1. MSU boasts a large selection of undergraduate programs (158) and graduate programs (82) and was the first university in America to offer a Masters of Fine Arts degree in Forensics.
The Mankato branch of Minnesota State University currently offers 158 undergraduate degrees, 82 graduate degrees, and 16 graduate-prep programs. MSU programs are supported by six academic colleges: Social and Behavioral Sciences, Science, Business, Allied Health and Nursing, Engineering and Technology, and Education. MSU offers doctorate degrees in psychology, nursing practice, and education.
General Information
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Admission Office 122 Taylor Center Mankato, MN 56001 (507) 389-1822 (800) 722-0544 Fax: (507) 389-1511 [email protected] Contact: Walt Wolff Director of Admissions |
Main Address 122 Taylor Center Mankato, MN 56001 (507) 389-1822 www.mnsu.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 12,815 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 2,360 Degree-seeking undergrads: 12,251 Graduate enrollment: 1,700 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $20 Online application fee: $20 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 73% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 80% |
College Majors
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Agriculture & Related Sciences Food Science B Architecture & Related Programs City/Community/Regional Planning B Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies French Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Anatomy B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science B Construction Trades Building/Property Maintenance B Education Art Teacher Education B Engineering Civil Engineering B Engineering Technologies Automotive Engineering Technology B English Language & Literature Creative Writing B Family & Consumer Sciences Clothing/Apparel/Textile Studies B Foreign Language & Literature French B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Athletic Training/Sports Medicine B History History – General B Law & Legal Studies Prelaw B Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences A Mathematics Mathematics – General B Mechanic & Repair Technologies Automotive Technology B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Biological/Physical Sciences B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Studies B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Exercise Sciences B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Astronomy B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Human Services B Security & Protective Services Corrections B Social Sciences Anthropology B Transportation & Materials Moving Aviation Management B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Minnesota State University-Mankato Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (507) 389-1866 |
| Website: | https://mankato.mnsu.edu/ |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | https://mankato.mnsu.edu/future-students/apply/ |
| Address: | South Rd and Ellis Ave, Mankato, MN 56001 |
| Setting: | City: Small |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 14,325 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 47% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 22 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 7,977 (56% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $8,438 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $16,730 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 88% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $5,537 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Minnesota State University-Mankato Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Minnesota State University-Mankato.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Architecture and Related Services | 1 | 1 | |||
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 3 | 5 | 2 | ||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 3 | 2 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 6 | 8 | 2 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 5 | 3 | 3 | ||
| Education | 16 | 23 | 13 | 2 | |
| Engineering | 1 | 6 | 2 | ||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 1 | 4 | 2 | ||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 4 | 4 | 2 | ||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | 3 | 2 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 3 | 7 | 7 | 1 | |
| History | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 2 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 2 | 2 | |||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | 3 | 2 | ||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | 1 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 3 | 4 | |||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 2 | 4 | 1 | ||
| Psychology | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | 1 | 3 | ||
| Social Sciences | 5 | 8 | 6 | ||
| Transportation and Materials Moving | 2 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 10 | 4 | |||
| Grand total | 57 | 1 | 112 | 68 | 4 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Minnesota State University-Mankato and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $8,438 |
| Out-of-state | $16,730 |
| Books and supplies | $1,042 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $8,474 |
| Out-of-state | $8,474 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 2,074 | 88% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,383 | 59% | $5,537 |
| Student loan aid | 1,509 | 64% | $8,728 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 6,768 | 54% | $5,624 |
| Federal student loans | 6,359 | 51% | $6,238 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Minnesota State University-Mankato. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Minnesota State University-Mankato students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 10,349 | 4,541 | 5,808 | Percent admitted | 100% | 61% | 64% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 22% | 22% | 22% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Minnesota State University-Mankato Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 14,325 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 12,490 |
| Graduate enrollment | 1,835 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Minnesota State University-Mankato Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Didactic Program in Dietetics
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
- Dental Hygiene (DH)
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
- Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
- Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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