Minnesota State University Mankato

4/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Mankato, MN
3.7 3 reviews

#7 Best Public Universities in Minnesota

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Overview

Total enrollment

15,271

Location Mankato, Minnesota
Website mnsu.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Remote Town

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

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.

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Ratings

Minnesota State University-Mankato is rated within the lower 39% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10.

Overall Rating

4 out of 10
Academics

4 out of 10
Resources

3 out of 10
Outcomes

6 out of 10
Value

1 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Minnesota State University Mankato within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very Easy

ACT (enrolled mid-50) 19/24
GPA 3.37

Acceptance Rate

88.4%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 29.4%
Application Fee $20

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Minnesota Resident Tuition

$9,572

Out of State Resident Tuition

$18,942

Breakdown

Tuition $9,572
Books and Supplies $800
Other Fees $1,217
Room and Board $12,420
Budget for Other Expenses $2,656
Total One Year Cost $26,665

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$46,300 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

50% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Minnesota State University Mankato are Business, Health Professions, and Education. 21% of students major in Business, 13% in Health Professions, and 11% in Education.