Minnesota State University-Mankato
Public university · Mankato, MN · 11,703 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
88%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
—
ACT (middle 50%)
21–25
Average net price
$19,702
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$25,448
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
56%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Minnesota State University-Mankato?
Minnesota State University-Mankato accepts about 88 of every 100 applicants (88%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 21–25.
The latest federal data says Minnesota State University-Mankato is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Minnesota State University-Mankato's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Minnesota State University-Mankato cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $25,448 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $19,702 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $10,280 for MN residents and $20,400 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$10,280
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$20,400
- Room & board$13,376
- Total cost of attendance$25,448
- Average net price after grants$19,702
Popular majors
Business, Health Professions & Nursing, Liberal Arts & General Studies, Education.
Minnesota State University-Mankato FAQ
- What is Minnesota State University-Mankato's acceptance rate?
- 88% — accessible.
- What ACT score do you need for Minnesota State University-Mankato?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 21–25.
- Is Minnesota State University-Mankato test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Minnesota State University-Mankato is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Minnesota State University-Mankato's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Minnesota State University-Mankato cost?
- About $25,448 a year before aid; $19,702 on average after grants.
- What is Minnesota State University-Mankato's FAFSA school code?
- 002360. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Minnesota State University-Mankato receives your information.
- What is Minnesota State University-Mankato's graduation rate?
- 56% of students finish within six years.
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