Minnesota State University at Mankato

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Share this school

About Minnesota State University at Mankato

School Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

Minnesota State University at Mankato is a medium-sized public university located on an urban campus in Mankato, Minnesota. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 12,620, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 69%. The university offers 104 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 52%, and a student-faculty ratio of 21:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $8,072, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $17,126.

Mankato, MN

$8,072

Avg in-state
tuition

$17,126

Avg out-of-state
tuition

Let's Take the Next Step

Learn more about Minnesota State University at Mankato to see if it's right for you.

Search all programs
BestColleges.com

Rankings

Learn more about how this school compares to other schools with rankings by BestColleges.

Admissions Breakdown

69%

Acceptance Rate Insight

69% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

75%

Retention Rate Insight

75% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

52%

Graduation Rate Insight

52% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresConsidered (not required)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankRequired

Letter of recommendationNot required or recommended

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRequired

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile19-25

SAT 25th-75th Percentile-

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

15k

Students enrolled

53%

Online student enrollment

21:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

OnlineCheck Bold
On-campusCheck Bold
HybridCheck Bold

Demographics

White

72%

Unknown

1%

Black

6%

Hispanic

5%

Two or more races

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

9%

Asian

4%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

23% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

23%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

53

Total Online Enrollment

7,670

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

79% On-campus

21% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesCheck Bold18% online

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sCheck Bold4% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold61% online

Master'sCheck Bold22% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

37%

State Grant Aid

31%

Institution Grant Aid

34%

Pell Grant

23%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$3,958
State Grant Aid$3,113
Institution Grant Aid$2,149
Pell Grant Aid$4,215

Financial Outlook

$21k

Average student debtafter graduation

$39k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

4.8%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Ice Hockey
  • Wrestling
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming Diving
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

#ProgramsBAMADoc
1Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields.
2Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences.
3Architecture And Related Services.
4Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies.
5Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies.
6Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
7Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
8Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
9Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services.
10Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
11Education.
12Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
13Engineering.
14Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians.
15English Language And Literature/Letters.
16Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences.
17Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
18Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences.
19Health Professions And Related Programs.
20History
21History.
22Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
23Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
24Mathematics And Statistics.
25Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
26Natural Resources And Conservation.
27Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies.
28Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
29Philosophy And Religious Studies.
30Physical Sciences.
31Psychology.
32Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
33Security And Protective Services.
34Social Sciences.
35Transportation And Materials Moving.
36Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.