At a glance
Average net price
$19,139
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
53.9%
Admission rate
88%
Undergrad size
11,703
In-state tuition
$9,572
Out-of-state tuition
$18,942
Cost of attendance
$23,995
Median earnings (10y)
$56,922
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,150
- ACT midpoint
- 22
- Retention
- 80.3%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
27 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by business (23%), health (20%), social sciences (19%).
- STEM13%
- Health20%
- Business23%
- Humanities & arts14%
- Social sciences19%
- Trades & services11%
- Business23.2%~2,710 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Health professions19.8%~2,317 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Education7.2%~847 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology4.8%~562 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~508 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Engineering4.3%~500 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~408 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communication3.5%~408 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Transportation3.3%~384 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Computer science3.0%~356 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Liberal arts3.0%~356 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~356 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~343 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Social sciences2.9%~335 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~256 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~227 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~194 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~136 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering tech1.0%~119 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English0.6%~75 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.6%~75 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History0.6%~66 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~49 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~49 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~41 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Agriculture0.2%~21 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~5 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 680 | $66,220 | $25,257 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 322 | $44,376 | $22,350 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 279 | $33,451 | $24,000 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 255 | $43,658 | $25,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 225 | $33,524 | $24,420 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 198 | $49,390 | $24,233 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 192 | $41,544 | $25,000 |
| Air Transportation. | Bachelor's | 180 | $48,586 | $20,500 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 176 | $34,667 | $26,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 171 | $66,391 | $20,625 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 171 | $39,354 | $27,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 169 | $47,559 | $24,250 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Graduate certificate | 151 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 150 | $38,415 | $26,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 143 | $40,486 | $26,082 |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 132 | $39,358 | $24,250 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 124 | $20,187 | $12,250 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 122 | $50,266 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Graduate certificate | 122 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Bachelor's | 120 | $57,048 | $27,000 |
| Construction Management. | Bachelor's | 116 | $63,759 | $26,499 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Bachelor's | 113 | $37,009 | $27,269 |
| Engineering, General. | Bachelor's | 100 | $58,743 | $27,627 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Bachelor's | 91 | $36,766 | $27,312 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 88 | $30,773 | $25,125 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Bachelor's | 86 | — | $25,000 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor's | 85 | $55,610 | $25,234 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 81 | $61,435 | $27,886 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master's | 71 | $58,324 | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Master's | 69 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 68 | $30,412 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Graduate certificate | 67 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 67 | $57,947 | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Master's | 65 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Master's | 64 | $42,179 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor's | 61 | $42,809 | $27,000 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 61 | $31,632 | $30,325 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management. | Bachelor's | 60 | $36,914 | $27,000 |
| Social Work. | Master's | 59 | $52,557 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Graduate certificate | 57 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Minnesota State University-Mankato
Minnesota State University-Mankato is a large institution located in Mankato, Minnesota, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 11,703 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Health professions, Education.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Minnesota State University-Mankato — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $19,139 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $9,572 for in-state students and $18,942 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $23,995 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 53.9%, a above-average completion outcome. 80.3% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $56,922 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Minnesota State University-Mankato confers degrees and certificates across 27 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Health professions, Education. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by business (23% of credentials), health (20% of credentials), social sciences (19% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Minnesota State University-Mankato accepts 88% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,150. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 22.
Location & campus
Set in Mankato, Minnesota (city), Minnesota State University-Mankato draws students from across Minnesota and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Minnesota State University-Mankato
Q.How much does Minnesota State University-Mankato cost?
The average net price at Minnesota State University-Mankato is $19,139 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $23,995.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Minnesota State University-Mankato?
Minnesota State University-Mankato has a 6-year graduation rate of 53.9% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Minnesota State University-Mankato?
Minnesota State University-Mankato admits 88% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Minnesota State University-Mankato graduate earns $56,922 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Minnesota State University-Mankato?
Published tuition is $9,572 in-state and $18,942 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Minnesota State University-Mankato located?
Minnesota State University-Mankato is located in Mankato, Minnesota (ZIP 56001).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Minnesota State University-Mankato at their official website.