Minnesota State University-Mankato
Mankato, MN · City · 11,703 students
4
YearPublic
City
Large (10k+)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Location
Mankato, MN, 56001 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
MSP · Minneapolis
64 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$23,995
Out-of-state COA
$33,365
Avg net price
$19,139
Room & board
$12,420
In-state tuition
$9,572
Out-of-state tuition
$18,942
Books & supplies
$800/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$12,339
$30–48k
$12,750
$48–75k
$15,137
$75–110k
$18,921
$110k+
$22,798
Admissions
Admit rate
88%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1150
ACT midpoint
22
Composite 21–25
English 20–24
Math 19–25
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Essay Requirements
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
54%
1st-yr retention
80%
Transfer-out rate
30%
Consumer completion
57%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
55%
Transferred
30%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
15%
Median earnings (6yr)
$50,098
Median earnings (10yr)
$56,922
Median debt
$21,106
Monthly loan payment
$224
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500–$25,250
Debt (90th percentile)
$31,000
Student Body
Men 45%Women 55%
21
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
21%
First-generation
24%
Median family income
$68,513
Independent students
13%
Veterans
0%
Avg age at entry
21.0
Part-time students
14%
Race & ethnicity
White
71%
Hispanic
6%
Black
6%
Asian
3%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
9%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$50,098
10 years after entry
$56,922
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Institutional
Endowment
$81M
Classification
Master's (Large)
Full-time faculty
72%
Avg faculty salary
$11,257/mo
Instructional spend/student
$9,227
Federal loan rate
40%
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