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Minnesota State University-Mankato

Mankato, Minnesota 56001

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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.

Established
1868
Motto
Big Ideas. Real-world Thinking.
Mascot
Stomper
Type
Public university
Conference
NCAA Division I—the men
Division
Division I

Campus Visits

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91%Acceptance
1190SAT Avg
11,325Students
21:1Student:Faculty
54%Grad Rate
$56,922Earnings 10yr
$18,609Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Minnesota State University-Mankato Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate91.3%

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 22
2225

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

91.3%

Trend

SAT Avg

1190

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$9,490
Tuition (out-of-state)$18,860
Room & Board$11,224
Books & Supplies$1,042
Total Cost of Attendance$22,565
Average Net Price$18,609
Median Debt at Graduation$21,106
Monthly Payment (10yr)$224

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$11,920
$30–48K$12,568
$48–75K$15,200
$75–110K$19,870
$110K+$21,860

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$18,609

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5800.0%

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

Programs (202)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
11,325
Gender Split
55% / 45%
Women / Men
First Generation
24%
Pell Grant Recipients
20%

Race & Ethnicity

White 72%
Black 6%
Hispanic 6%
Asian 3%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 9%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate54.1%
Freshman Retention79.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$50,098
8 Years$53,926
10 Years$56,922

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$42,400
Men
$55,400

Rankings

U.S. News
#75
Forbes
#344
Washington Monthly
#250

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History & Fun Facts

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Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

105Above Average

Estimated from MN state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Minneapolispop. 430K
68 mi(118 min)
Milwaukeepop. 570K
314 mi(544 min)
Kansas Citypop. 500K
350 mi(607 min)

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