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Minnesota State University-Mankato
Mankato, MN · Public · Small city · Website
- Admission rate
- 88%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $19,702
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 56%
- Median earnings
- $61,916
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Minnesota State University-Mankato is a public college in Mankato, MN with 11,703 undergraduates. It admits 88% of applicants, and admitted students average 1150 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $19,702 per year ($11,479 for families earning under $30,000). 56% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $61,916 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 88%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 8,974
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 8,196
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 29%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
ACT Composite21–25
136
What Minnesota State University-Mankato looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $25,448
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $10,280
- Out-of-state tuition
- $20,400
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$11,479
- $30–48k$12,573
- $48–75k$14,079
- $75–110k$20,277
- $110k+$24,710
Get a personal estimate with Minnesota State University-Mankato's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 56%
- Freshman retention
- 80%
- Median earnings
- $61,916
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $19,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 11,703
- Student–faculty ratio
- 21:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 25%
- White71%
- Hispanic6%
- Black6%
- Asian3%
Minnesota State University-Mankato FAQ
What is Minnesota State University-Mankato's acceptance rate?+
Minnesota State University-Mankato admits 88% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What ACT score do you need for Minnesota State University-Mankato?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 21–25.
Is Minnesota State University-Mankato test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Minnesota State University-Mankato?+
In Fall 2023, 8,974 students applied to Minnesota State University-Mankato and 8,196 were admitted; 2,407 enrolled.
Does Minnesota State University-Mankato consider legacy status?+
No. Minnesota State University-Mankato reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Minnesota State University-Mankato require an essay?+
Minnesota State University-Mankato reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Minnesota State University-Mankato cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $25,448 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $19,702.
What is Minnesota State University-Mankato's graduation rate?+
56% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 173920 · How we use this data
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