School Overview

The following table shows the basic characteristic of Minnesota State University-Mankato and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
Contact Information
AddressSouth Rd and Ellis Ave, Mankato, MN 56001
Phone507-389-1866
WEBhttps://mnsu.edu/
Admission Information
Admissionhttps://mnsu.edu/future-students/
Online Applicationhttps://mnsu.edu/future-students/apply/
Financial Aidhttps://mnsu.edu/paying-for-college/
Net Price Calculatormnsu.edu/paying-for-college/net-price-calculator/
Veterans Tuitionmnsu.edu/academics/course-planning-and-registration/registration-and-academic-records/current-students-registration-resources/va-education-benefits-certification/
Athletichttps://msumavericks.com/sports/2015/11/18/psas.aspx
Disability Servicehttps://mankato.mnsu.edu/university-life/campus-services/accessibility-resources/
School Category
School TypePublic, 4 years
Carnegie CategoryMaster's College and University (larger programs)
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

The acceptance rate of Minnesota State University-Mankato is 88.44% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 29.38%.
Open Admission Policy✗
Acceptance Rate88.44 %
Yield (Enrollment Rate)29.38 %
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Tuition & Fees

Minnesota State University-Mankato's 2025 tuition & fees is $9,572 for Minnesota residents and $18,942 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 0.43% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($18,860).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $10,449 for Minnesota residents and $19,989 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 4.04% compared to the last year's rate.
Minnesota ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$9,572$18,942
Graduate Tuition & Fees$10,449$19,989
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
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Student Population

A total of 15,271 students have enrolled at Minnesota State University-Mankato (2024-2025). Among them, 2,748 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Minnesota State University-Mankato has 13,433 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 1,838 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
Total Students15,271
Undergraduate Students13,433
Graduate Students1,838
Online Enrollment2,748
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Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services

Minnesota State University-Mankato offers 270 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 70 out of the 270 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Minnesota State University-Mankato
Offered DegreesOn-Campus ServicesLearning opportunities
Number of programs270 Programs
Number of online programs70 Programs
Offered Degrees/ProgramsCertificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year
1 Year Certificate
2 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
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On-campus day care for students✗
Distance Learning (online classes)✔
ROTC✔
Study Abroad✔
Weekend/Evening College✗
Teacher Certification✔