← Back to collegesLocated in Mankato, MN, Minnesota State University-Mankato is a public large school with roughly 11,703 undergraduates. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 88% of applicants get in. Among reported majors, Air Transportation shows the strongest outcomes -- $103,858/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Admit rate88%
SAT rangeNot reported
ACT range21–25
Undergrads11,703
Yield (admits who enroll)29%
Next deadlineRolling admission
Cost & outcomes
Cost of attendance$23,995
4-year grad rate54%
Median earnings, 10yr out$56,922
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
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Paying it back
Undergrads taking federal loans40%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out70%
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group StudiesEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies$50,694/yr
Biological and Biomedical SciencesBiology, General$60,198/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support ServicesConstruction Management$102,090/yr
Finance and Financial Management Services$74,852/yr
Accounting and Related Services$73,726/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$70,486/yr
Marketing$68,772/yr
International Business$68,079/yr
Human Resources Management and Services$59,187/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related ProgramsCommunication and Media Studies$56,119/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support ServicesComputer and Information Sciences, General$95,398/yr
EducationSpecial Education and Teaching$51,630/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$50,337/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$48,632/yr
EngineeringElectrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$85,655/yr
Mechanical Engineering$85,286/yr
Engineering, General$82,903/yr
Civil Engineering$74,989/yr
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related FieldsIndustrial Production Technologies/Technicians$83,115/yr
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians$80,482/yr
English Language and Literature/LettersEnglish Language and Literature, General$45,688/yr
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human SciencesFamily and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General$52,041/yr
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsRomance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics$55,905/yr
Health Professions and Related ProgramsRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$82,429/yr
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions$72,882/yr
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions$57,266/yr
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services$55,396/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective ServicesCriminal Justice and Corrections$64,585/yr
Mathematics and Statistics Multi/Interdisciplinary StudiesMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other$52,001/yr
Natural Resources and ConservationNatural Resources Conservation and Research$65,513/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness StudiesSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$57,506/yr
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management$54,532/yr
PsychologyPsychology, General$52,859/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions Social SciencesEconomics$80,795/yr
Political Science and Government$59,997/yr
Geography and Cartography$56,022/yr
Sociology$51,618/yr
Transportation and Materials MovingAir Transportation$103,858/yr
Visual and Performing ArtsFine and Studio Arts$47,822/yr
Dance$37,959/yr
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$32,199/yr
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity2,887
Typical room charge$7,200
Typical board charge$3,406
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
GPARequired
Class rankRequired
RecommendationsNot considered
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Minnesota State University-Mankato's acceptance rate?
Minnesota State University-Mankato in Mankato, MN admits approximately 88% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What ACT score do I need for Minnesota State University-Mankato?
Admitted students at Minnesota State University-Mankato typically score between 21–25 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Minnesota State University-Mankato cost?
Minnesota State University-Mankato's total cost of attendance is reported at $23,995 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Minnesota State University-Mankato require students to live on campus?
No -- Minnesota State University-Mankato doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.