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Minnesota State University-Mankato Admission Requirements

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Minnesota State University-Mankato Admission Overview

Minnesota State University-Mankato admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Minnesota State University-Mankato admitted 88.4% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.37 GPA (B+) and ACT 19-24. Minnesota State University-Mankato is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Minnesota State University-Mankato Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

88.4%

Admission Standards

Very Easy

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Admission difficulty for Minnesota State University Mankato

Acceptance Rate

The Minnesota State University-Mankato acceptance rate is 88.4%. Last year, 8,046 of 9,098 applicants were admitted. That is the 22nd lowest acceptance rate in Minnesota.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Minnesota State University-Mankato and can you get accepted?

Minnesota State University-Mankato is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Minnesota State University Mankato typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.37. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 29% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Minnesota State University-Mankato GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.37

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.37

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Minnesota State University-Mankato typically have around a 3.37 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. Minnesota State University-Mankato is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #24 in Minnesota for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Minnesota State University Mankato freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 8.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 20.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 19.0% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 20.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 15.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 14.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 2.0% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0% Reach
less than 1.00 2.0% Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Minnesota State University-Mankato SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

Not Reported

Freshmen who sent SAT

-

25th Percentile Scores

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SAT 25th percentile scores for Minnesota State University Mankato

75th Percentile Scores

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SAT 75th percentile scores for Minnesota State University Mankato

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Minnesota State University-Mankato ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

19-24

Freshmen reporting ACT

6%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 17
  • Math 18
  • Composite 19
ACT 25th percentile scores for Minnesota State University Mankato

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 23
  • Math 25
  • Composite 24
ACT 75th percentile scores for Minnesota State University Mankato

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Minnesota State University-Mankato typically have around a 21 ACT (mid-50 19–24) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 57th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Minnesota State University-Mankato places #22 among colleges in Minnesota for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 19 to 24

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to Minnesota State University-Mankato without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 21.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Minnesota State University Mankato
ACT Score (36 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
24+ Above 75th >94%
21 to 24 Avg + 88%-94%
19 to 21 Avg - 81%-88%
Below 19 Below mid-50 <81%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

69% of Minnesota State University Mankato freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 29% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Minnesota State University Mankato students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 9%
Top 25% of class 29%
Top 50% of class 69%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Minnesota State University Mankato admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 4,924 4,108 9,098
Accepted 4,455 3,544 8,046
Acceptance Rate 90% 86% 88%
Enrolled 1,261 1,097 2,364
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 28% 31% 29%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Minnesota State University Mankato and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Minnesota State University Mankato application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Minnesota State University Mankato is $20.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Minnesota State University Mankato
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Minnesota State University-Mankato is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 88.4% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.37 GPA (about an B+ average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=173920.

GPA calculator: Minnesota State University Mankato GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026