Minnesota State University-Mankato
PublicMankato, MN
Located 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
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $9,370 more per year in tuition and fees (2.0x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
Minnesota State University-Mankato takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
Midwest Student Exchange Program
Residents of Indiana, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio and Wisconsin pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition in selected programs. The school decides who qualifies.
Where do you stand against Minnesota State University-Mankato's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Minnesota State University-Mankato weighs in your application
Paying it back
"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
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
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
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 offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- Minnesota State University-Mankato takes part in the Midwest Student Exchange Program, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at Minnesota State University-Mankato?
For 2024-25, Minnesota State University-Mankato's published tuition and required fees were $18,942 for out-of-state students and $9,572 for in-state students -- $9,370 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
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.
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