Mankato, Minnesota · Public ·City
Minnesota State University-Mankato
At a glance
Basics
- Type
- Public
- Setting
- City
- Enrollment
- 11,703 students
- Women / Men
- 54.7% / 45.3%
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 88.4%
- ACT (mid 50%)
- 21–25
Cost
- Avg net price
- $19,139
- Sticker price
- $23,995
- Tuition (in-state)
- $9,572
- Tuition (out-of-state)
- $18,942
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 54%
- Retention rate
- 80.3%
- Median earnings (10y)
- $56,922
- Median debt
- $21,106 (~$229/mo)
Financial aid
- On Pell grants
- 21%
- Take federal loans
- 40.4%
All majors at Minnesota State University-Mankato
109 programs listed in federal data. Every row opens a school-specific page; listings without a positive program signal stay available for users but out of Google's index.
Cost & ROI
Is Minnesota State University-Mankato worth it?
Pay $19,139/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $56,922 ten years out — about 3.0× the annual cost. Value grade: B.
- Avg net price
- $19,139/yr
- Median earnings
- $56,922/yr (10y out)
- Median debt
- $21,106~$229/mo
- 4-year est. cost
- $76,556net of aid
Frequently asked questions
What is Minnesota State University-Mankato's acceptance rate?
Minnesota State University-Mankato admits 88.4% of applicants — accessible on admissions, compared to the national average of 72.3%.
How much does Minnesota State University-Mankato cost per year?
The average annual net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $19,139. The sticker price before any aid is $23,995, so most students receive substantial discounts. Over four years that net cost adds up to roughly $76,556.
How much debt do Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates have?
Graduates leave Minnesota State University-Mankato with a median federal student loan balance of $21,106, which works out to about $229 per month on a standard 10-year repayment plan. About 40.4% of students take federal loans.
Is Minnesota State University-Mankato worth the cost?
Ten years after enrolling, Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates earn a median of $56,922 per year (national median: $50,834). That's about 3.0× the annual net price. EduGradify assigns Minnesota State University-Mankato a value grade of B.
What is the graduation rate at Minnesota State University-Mankato?
54% of full-time undergraduates graduate from Minnesota State University-Mankato within six years of enrolling — national average is 49.9%. First-year retention is 80.3%.
What are the most popular majors at Minnesota State University-Mankato?
109 programs are listed in federal data; 94 have positive share data. The largest reported major at Minnesota State University-Mankato is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (9.8%), followed by Business Administration, Management and Operations (5.2%).
What percent of Minnesota State University-Mankato students receive financial aid?
21% of Minnesota State University-Mankato students receive a federal Pell Grant — the main need-based federal aid program. 40.4% take federal student loans.
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