Minnesota State University-Mankato is a public 4-year college in Mankato, Minnesota with 11,703 undergraduates. It admits 88% of applicants, costs an average of $19,702 a year after grants and graduates 56% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Minnesota State University-Mankato acceptance rate and admissions
Minnesota State University-Mankato admitted 88% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
ACT composite
21 to 25
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The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024. The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Minnesota State University-Mankato tuition, cost and net price
Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26)
$10,280
Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26)
$20,400
On-campus housing and food (2025-26)
$13,376
Total cost of attendance (2024-25)
$25,448
Average net price after grants (2024-25)
$19,702
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $19,702 a year after grants and scholarships, $5,746 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
Minnesota State University-Mankato graduation rate, earnings and debt
56%finished within 6 years80%came back for year two25%get a Pell Grant
56% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
Former students earned a median of $61,916 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
Students who completed left with a median of $19,500 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Minnesota State University-Mankato$61,916
Minnesota median, public 4-year$62,635
U.S. median, public 4-year$59,509
Debt compared
Minnesota State University-Mankato$19,500
Minnesota median$19,425
U.S. median$19,500
Median debt is 31% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Minnesota State University-Mankato majors and what graduates earn
Minnesota State University-Mankato awarded bachelor's degrees in 76 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from air transportation ($103,858).
Air Transportation$103,858
Construction Management$102,090
Computer and information sciences$95,398
Electrical engineering$85,655
Mechanical engineering$85,286
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians$83,115
Engineering, general$82,903
Nursing$82,429
All 76 majors at Minnesota State University-Mankato
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Minnesota State University-Mankato
56 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
What is the acceptance rate at Minnesota State University-Mankato?
Minnesota State University-Mankato admitted 88% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Minnesota State University-Mankato cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $10,280 for in-state students and $20,400 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $19,702 a year in 2024-25.
Is Minnesota State University-Mankato test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Minnesota State University-Mankato reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Minnesota State University-Mankato?
56% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $61,916 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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