Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$9.5k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Minnesota State University-Mankato
Mankato, MN
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$9,490
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,860
Avg On-Campus Living
$11,224
Avg Off-Campus Living
$11,224
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$20,714
Net price (after aid)$18,609
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$11,920
$30k – $48k$12,568
$48k – $75k$15,200
$75k – $110k$19,870
$110k+$21,860
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$56,922
Median debt at graduation$21,106
Est. monthly loan payment$224
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.7×Graduates earn about 2.7× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants20%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans42%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
54%
Freshman Retention
80%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Out-of-state value
$18.9k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Strong post-grad earnings
$56.9k above avg
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$9.5k
below avg
Out-of-state
$18.9k
below avg
Net price
$18.6k
Pell
20%
Median debt
$21.1k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$56.9k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
AgricultureNatural SciencesSocial SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (30)
Natural Sciences
Environmental SciencePhysicsChemistry
Social Sciences
EconomicsSociologyInternational RelationsPsychology
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Computer Science
Web DevelopmentCybersecurity
Education
Secondary Education
Admissions
Acceptance rate
91%
SAT range
1090 - 1290
ACT range
22 - 25
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About Minnesota State University-Mankato
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- Where is Minnesota State University-Mankato located?
- Minnesota State University-Mankato is located in Mankato, MN, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Minnesota State University-Mankato?
- Minnesota State University-Mankato is a public university based in MN. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Minnesota State University-Mankato?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Minnesota State University-Mankato is approximately 91%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Minnesota State University-Mankato?
- Minnesota State University-Mankato's published in-state tuition is approximately $9,490 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Minnesota State University-Mankato?
- Minnesota State University-Mankato reports total enrollment of approximately 13,137 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Minnesota State University-Mankato?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Minnesota State University-Mankato.
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