What Minnesota State University–Mankato costs
Minnesota State University–Mankato charges $9,572 a year in published tuition and fees for Minnesota residents, about $4,786 a semester, and $18,942 a year for students from other states, about $9,471 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $23,995 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $17,812 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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Getting into Minnesota State University–Mankato
For fall 2024, Minnesota State University–Mankato received 9,098 applications and admitted 8,046 students, and 2,364 enrolled as first-years.
What Minnesota State University–Mankato students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at Minnesota State University–Mankato (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse | 383 |
| Business Administration and Management | 177 |
| Psychology | 133 |
| Marketing / Marketing Management | 114 |
| Finance | 98 |
| Aeronautics / Aviation / Aerospace Science and Technology | 93 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 93 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 81 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near Minnesota State University–Mankato
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- Gustavus Adolphus College, Saint Peter, Minnesota: about 12 miles away
- St Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota: about 46 miles away
- Carleton College, Northfield, Minnesota: about 47 miles away
Colleges like Minnesota State University–Mankato
Smaller public universities with the same campus setting (small or midsize city), closest in size and nearest in region:
- Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan: 12,568 undergraduates
- Missouri State University–Springfield, Springfield, Missouri: 13,313 undergraduates
- University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota: 9,981 undergraduates
- Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana: 13,988 undergraduates
- North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota: 9,471 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is Minnesota State University–Mankato's acceptance rate? 88.4% for fall 2024: 8,046 of 9,098 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at Minnesota State University–Mankato? $9,572 a year for in-state students and $18,942 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to Minnesota State University–Mankato? About 11,700 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What is the campus setting at Minnesota State University–Mankato? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small or midsize city.
Sources
- College Navigator: Minnesota State University–Mankato (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: Minnesota State University–Mankato
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
