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Minnesota State University-Mankato

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Rating

Public

Type

17,357

Students

$15,686

Tuition

63%

Acceptance

#819

Ranking

Small City

Campus Setting

Mankato, MN

South Rd and Ellis Ave, Mankato, MN 56001

Minnesota State University-Mankato is a large public college located in Mankato, MN ranked 21st in Minnesota. It has a total of 14,800 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting 62.71% of applicants. Minnesota State University-Mankato offers 242 different majors and is best known for its Substance Abuse and Addiction Counseling, Ethnic Studies, and Community Health Services programs (nationally ranked 11th, 13th, and 17th respectively). With an annual tuition of $7,394 for in-state students and $15,686 for those from out-of-state, Minnesota State University-Mankato is moderately priced. 49.33% of students graduate starting the next stage of their lives, working. After college, alumni go on to earn roughly $44,900 per year, which is 8% over the national median.
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Cost

$16,730
Above Average

Minnesota State University-Mankato

$16,730

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$29,570

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$23,946

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

63%Acceptance
Less Selective

Minnesota State University-Mankato

63%

National

69%
Sat

0 - 0

0% of students submit

Admissions Yield

35%

ACT

18 - 25

95% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Required

Application Fee

$20

Students

14,800Undergrads
Medium Student Population

Full-Time

99%

Part-Time

1%
Male

46%

In-state

83%

Female

54%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

10%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
8% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse5% Business Administration and Management, General4% Marketing/Marketing Management, General83% Others

8% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

5% Business Administration and Management, General

4% Marketing/Marketing Management, General

83% Others

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

8%

240 Graduates

Business Administration and Management, General

5%

152 Graduates

Marketing/Marketing Management, General

4%

114 Graduates

Elementary Education and Teaching

4%

111 Graduates

Speech Communication and Rhetoric

3%

105 Graduates

Psychology, General

3%

98 Graduates

Information Technology

3%

96 Graduates

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

3%

94 Graduates

Social Work

3%

88 Graduates

Academics

C+
Professors
StudentsProfessors22:122:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

22

Number of Library Books

553,299

Academic Spend per Student

$7,812

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

75%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$37,200/Year

Minnesota State University-Mankato

$37,200

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$37,200

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$44,900

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

49%