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Minnesota State University-Mankato

Mankato, MN
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Admit Rate
88%* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)Accessible
Cost of Attendance
$23,995
$33,365 out-of-state
Test Policy
SAT/ACT optional‡ (source: Minnesota State University, Mankato admissions · 2026-27 · accessed Sep 22, 2026)

Data sourced from IPEDS, College Scorecard, for the record as a whole — figures marked with a star are sourced separately, as noted at the bottom of the page. Testing policy and deadlines checked against the college's own pages on Oct 18, 2026.

Admissions

Overall
88%* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)

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GPA and test score ranges aren't reported for this school.

SAT/ACT optional
Top 10 majors
  1. 1Nursing
  2. 2Business Administration
  3. 3Psychology
  4. 4Marketing
  5. 5Finance
  6. 6Elementary Education and Teaching
  7. 7Aviation
  8. 8Biology
  9. 9Accounting
  10. 10Speech Communication and Rhetoric

Ordered by how many students graduated in each, 2023-24. Source: U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS Completions survey). Names are the federal categories, so Minnesota State University-Mankato may call a major something slightly different.

Applying

Application Deadlines† (source: Minnesota State University-Mankato admissions · 2026-27 · accessed Sep 22, 2026)
Rolling Admission
Not publicly reported · Non-binding
Application due five working days before the start of classes; no fixed calendar deadline.
Essay details are being verified

College-specific prompts can change each application cycle. Check the school's official application page for the latest requirements.

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Music & Sports Tracks

Sports

NCAA Division II
Varsity sports (12)
BaseballBasketballFootballGolfIce hockeySoccerSoftballSwimming and divingTennisTrack and field and cross countryVolleyballWrestling
U.S. Department of Education, Equity in Athletics data (2024-25)
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Academics

Career & Major Pathways

Primary Disciplines

We haven't confirmed this yet.

Interdisciplinary Pathways

None documented yet.

Cost

In-state cost of attendance
$23,995* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)
Out-of-state cost of attendance
$33,365* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)

This is the full yearly cost before any financial aid. What your family would actually pay is in the Financial Aid section. Cost figures are approximate, so confirm current numbers on the college's website.

Tuition only (part of the cost above)
In-state $9,572* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)Out-of-state $18,942* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)

Financial Aid

What families actually paid, by household income

Average for students who received federal aid. Your own figure depends on your family's finances and the aid this school offers you.

Under $30,000
$12,339
$30,001 – $48,000
$12,750
$48,001 – $75,000
$15,137
$75,001 – $110,000
$18,921
Over $110,000
$22,798

College Scorecard (latest.cost.net_price.public.by_income_level.*), 2024

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Scholarships and merit aid

We don't have a confirmed note on merit scholarships at this school. Check its financial aid pages rather than assuming either way.

Campus

Campus Fit

Location
Mankato, MN· Urban
Undergraduates
12,897
Setting
Urban
In a fraternity or sorority
Not publicly reported
Living on campus
Not publicly reported

*College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education) · 2024

†Minnesota State University-Mankato admissions · 2026-27 · accessed Sep 22, 2026

‡Minnesota State University, Mankato admissions · 2026-27 · accessed Sep 22, 2026

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