About
Your big ideas can become a reality at Minnesota State Mankato, where you will find comprehensive support services, a wide variety of majors to explore, and opportunities to excel in and out of the classroom. Approximately 85 miles southwest of the Twins Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, the Greater Mankato area has a population of 103,566. Minnesota State Mankato enrolls over 14,000 students, including over 1,300 international students from 95 countries. We offer more than 130 undergraduate areas of study and over 75 graduate areas of study to feed your big ideas.
Cost
Living On-Campus 22,529 Living Off-Campus 20,559 Living with Family 15,103
Average Net Price$16,809 / year This is the average annual amount that first-time, full-time undergraduate students pay at this institution after subtracting all grants and scholarships from the cost of attendance.
Net cost after grants and scholarships by income $0-$30,000:$12,115 $30,001-$48,000:$12,389 $48,001-$75,000:$14,810 $75,001-$110,000:$18,896 Over $110,000:$21,186 This net price data shows the average amount students have paid, according to their family income, after subtracting all grants and scholarships.
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College Profile
Student/Faculty Ratio 22:1 Size of Student Body 14,574 Average Class Size 22 Graduate Students Enrolled 1,956 Breakdown by Race Black or African American:6% Hispanic:6% Asian:4% White:71% Two or more races:3% International Students:10% Unknown:1% Breakdown by Age 19 and Younger:34% 20 to 24:53% 25 to 34:9% 35 to 44:3% 45 and Older:1% Breakdown by Gender Men:46% Women:53% New entering students who are transfers 29%
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Student Success
Graduation Rate for Four-Year Programs 52% Completers within 6 years by race American Indian or Alaska Native:29% Black or African American:40% Hispanic:39% Asian:44% White:55% Two or more races:40% Unknown:39% Completers within 6 years by gender Men:51% Women:53% Retention Rate 77% Retention Rate By Type Full-time:76% Part-time:56%
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Campus Settings
Mankato
Suburban
Financial Aid
Average amount of federal, state, local, institutional or other sources of grant aid awarded to undergraduate students
$7,300
The following information pertains to first-time full-time undergraduate students. Average amount of aid awarded to full-time first-time undergraduates State/Local grant aid:$3,215 Institutional grant aid:$3,263 Federal grant aid:$1,841 Average amount of grant aid awarded by income (all sources) $0-$30,000:$9,709 $30,001-$48,000:$9,435 $48,001-$75,000:$7,014 $75,001-$110,000:$2,928 Over $110,000:$638 Show Financial Aid details
School Scholarships Yes Financial Aid Contact Campus Hub campushub@mnsu.edu 507-389-1866
Cumulative Debt
This section shows the median debt graduates incurred to complete their degree at this institution.
Median Cumulative Debt by Degree Type
- Associate's Degree:$18,725
- Bachelor's Degree:$25,500
- Graduate Certificate:$25,385
- Master's Degree:$32,831
Percent of Graduates With Loans
- Associate's Degree:71%
- Bachelor's Degree:66%
- Graduate Certificate:34%
- Master's Degree:57%
- Doctorate:44%
Admission Information
Application Fee $20 Application Timelines Five days before the semester starts Varies by department. Admissions Contact Admissions Office admissions@mnsu.edu 507-389-1822
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Graduate Employment Outcomes
The data displayed below comes from the Graduate Employment Outcomes tool and only reports on graduates employed in Minnesota. This section shows employment data for graduate class of 2017, including percent of graduates with full-time employment in the 3rd year after college graduation and the median annual wages by award level, according to the Minnesota unemployment insurance records. Data does not include federal employees, self-employed (e.g. professional freelancers, artists, developers, designers, business owners), military, or individuals who moved out of state for a job. The list below may be incomplete and limited to some majors. Additionally, data has been suppressed when it refers to 10 or less students.Jump to:
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Graduate (Certificates and Degrees)
| Field of Study | Percent Employed Full-time 3 Years Post-Graduation | Median Annual Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities | 28% | $43,296 |
This profile features institution-wide data. Be aware that some categories may not be showing and that data is suppressed when reporting is for 10 or less students. Most data and terminology is sourced from IPEDS. To learn more about each section, please refer to Data Sources.
