Minnesota State University-Mankato — College Profile

About

As the second-largest public university in Minnesota, Minnesota State University, Mankato is widely recognized for its high-impact, practical preparation in fields like nursing, business, education, and the health sciences. The university is particularly distinguished by its hands-on academic offerings, including a nationally recognized aviation program with its own training fleet and an innovative, project-based Integrated Engineering curriculum. On campus, student life is energetic and accessible, featuring over 200 student organizations, extensive undergraduate research opportunities, and modern living-learning facilities. A defining characteristic of the Maverick experience is its intense school spirit, anchored by a powerhouse Division I men’s ice hockey team that regularly commands a passionate regional following.

Wikipedia:Minnesota State University, Mankato is a public university in Mankato, Minnesota, United States. It is Minnesota's second-largest university, and has over 145,000 living alumni worldwide. Founded in 1868, it is the second-oldest member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system and is commonly referred to as the flagship institution. It was established as the "Second State Normal School" in 1858 and officially opened as "Mankato Normal School" a decade later.

Location

Mankato, MN, 56001 · City campus

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Nearest airport from college

MSP · Minneapolis

64 mi away

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Cost & aid

Cost of attendance

These figures are federal data and may be out of date.

In-stateOut-of-state

Tuition & fees$9,572$18,942

Housing & food (on campus)$12,420$12,420

Books & supplies$800$800

Cost of attendance$23,995$33,365 est.

Average net price$19,139Not published

Out-of-state prices

Tuition & fees$18,942

In-state: $9,572

Housing & food (on campus)$12,420

Books & supplies$800

Cost of attendance$33,365 est.

In-state: $23,995

Average net priceNot published

In-state: $19,139

est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.

Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24

$0–30k

$12,339

$30–48k

$12,750

$48–75k

$15,137

$75–110k

$18,921

$110k+

$22,798

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Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Outcomes

Completion

Within 6 yrs

54%

Entered 2017–18

Within 4 yrs

35%

Back for yr 2

80%

Transferred

30%

8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students

55% graduated · 30% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 15% left or unknown

Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021

6 yrs after entry$50,098

10 yrs after entry$56,922

Debt

Median at graduation$21,106

Monthly payment$224

Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$25.3k

90th percentile$31,000

Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (larger programs): 54% graduate within 6 yrs, $55,177 earned 10 yrs after entry.

Admissions

Getting in · applied for fall 2024

Admit rate

88%

Test policy

Test optional

Per College Scorecard

SAT average

1150

ACT midpoint

Comp 21–25 · E 20–24 · M 19–25

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Student Body

Gender

Men 45%Women 55%

Who enrolls

Faculty ratio

21 : 1

Pell grant

21%

First-gen

24%

Family income

$68,513

Independent

13%

Veterans

Age at entry

21.0

Part-time

14%

Race & ethnicity

White

71%

Hispanic

Black

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

Unknown

Varsity sports

NCAA Division II with football · EADA 2024-25

Baseball
Men's
Basketball
Men's · Women's
Football
Men's
Golf
Men's · Women's
Ice Hockey
Men's · Women's
Soccer
Women's
Softball
Women's
Swimming and Diving (combined)
Women's
Tennis
Women's
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Men's · Women's
Volleyball
Women's
Wrestling
Men's

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021

After 6 yrs

$50,098

After 10 yrs

$56,922

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing353

Business Administration, Management and Operations174

Psychology, General153

Marketing138

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness127

Air Transportation105

Criminal Justice and Corrections94

Finance and Financial Management Services94

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods87

Computer and Information Sciences, General82

Biology, General77

Accounting and Related Services75

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas73

Engineering, General63

Dental Support Services and Allied Professions61

Social Work59

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Institutional

Resources

Endowment

$81M

Full-time faculty

72%

Faculty salary

$11,257/mo

Teaching spend

$9,227

per student

Federal loans

40%

Classification

Carnegie type

Master's (larger programs)

Research activity

Research college or university

$3M research spending · 17 research doctorates a year

Undergraduate profile