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Known for business
Minnesota State University-Mankato is a public institution in Mankato with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1190, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A large campus of 11.3K undergraduates with a 21:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
54% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $56,922 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,609.
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News & Alerts
Minnesota State University-Mankato Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
57.5%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$14,000
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
86
Peer Average
92
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (202)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
80%
- •80% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History 1860–1921: Founding and early years Old Main at Mankato Normal School, Mankato, Minnesota The state legislature recognized the need for an education center in southern Minnesota in 1858.
- •In 1860, the legislature chartered the development of state-run normal schools across the state.
- •It was chartered in state law in 1860 and held its first classes in 1868, with an enrollment of 27.
- •The first Normal School-owned building's cornerstone was laid on June 22, 1869.
- •Gage served as Mankato Normal School's principal from 1868 to 1872.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average
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