Overview
Enrollment
Minnesota State University, Mankato sits on a hilltop campus overlooking the Minnesota River Valley in Mankato, Minnesota, located 85 miles southwest of Minneapolis-St. Paul. The campus spans 303 acres featuring modern academic buildings and student residential facilities that house a significant portion of the undergraduate population. Founded in 1868 as Mankato Normal School, the institution evolved from a teacher training school to become part of the Minnesota State system, now offering comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs. The university maintains strong academic programs in business, nursing, engineering, and education, with specialized facilities including an engineering center and automotive technology complex. MSU Mankato competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Mavericks, with notable programs in hockey and wrestling.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Minnesota State University-Mankato is rated within the lower 43% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Minnesota State University Mankato within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#731 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#259 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#20 in Best Colleges in Minnesota
#7 in Best Public Colleges in Minnesota
#34 in Best Value Colleges in Minnesota
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| ACT | 19/24 |
| GPA | 3.37 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $20 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Minnesota Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,042 |
| Other Fees | $1,088 |
| Room and Board | $10,606 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,142 |
| Total One Year Cost | $23,234 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,042 |
| Other Fees | $1,088 |
| Room and Board | $10,606 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,142 |
| Total One Year Cost | $32,604 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 21% |
| Health Professions | 13% |
| Education | 11% |
| Social Sciences | 8% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=173920 IPEDS survey data for Minnesota State University Mankato.
Current students may use the Minnesota State University Mankato GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024