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Minnesota State University-Mankato
Mankato, MNPublicCity Setting
Open Admission • 88% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Minnesota State University-Mankato is a public institution located in the city setting of Mankato, MN. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 11.7K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 88%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
11.7K (Large)
Admissions Selectivity
88% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT Composite21 - 25
1typical 50% range36
88%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing23% of degrees
Health Sciences20% of degrees
Engineering4% of degrees
Biological Sciences3% of degrees
Social Sciences3% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $125,059
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Air Transportation.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $103,858
Earnings 5yr: $84,367
Debt: $20,500
Construction Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $102,090
Earnings 5yr: $92,673
Debt: $26,499
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $99,934
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,373
Earnings 5yr: $96,698
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,398
Earnings 5yr: $94,873
Debt: $20,625
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,187
Earnings 5yr: $95,647
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,655
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $28,500
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,286
Earnings 5yr: $91,980
Debt: $27,886
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,189
Earnings 5yr: $68,900
Debt: N/A
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,115
Earnings 5yr: $80,240
Debt: $28,500
Engineering, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,903
Earnings 5yr: $81,267
Debt: $27,627
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,429
Earnings 5yr: $82,073
Debt: $25,257
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,795
Earnings 5yr: $75,003
Debt: $21,474
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,482
Earnings 5yr: $69,612
Debt: $27,000
Educational/Instructional Media Design.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,574
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,989
Earnings 5yr: $80,870
Debt: $25,234
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,852
Earnings 5yr: $79,469
Debt: $24,233
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,726
Earnings 5yr: $76,233
Debt: $24,250
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,882
Earnings 5yr: $62,361
Debt: $27,000
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$19,139
In-State Tuition$9,572
Out-of-State Tuition$18,942
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
21%
Pell Grants
40%
Take Loans
70%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$50,098
+14% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$56,922
Completion Signals
54%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
80%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$151/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
45%
Men55%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 45% men and 55% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
24%
Part-Time Share
14%
Avg Family Income
$77,273
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