Minnesota State University-Mankato
Mankato, Minnesota
PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1868Small citySEVP certified
About
Minnesota State University, Mankato (MNSU, MSU, or Minnesota State) is a public university in Mankato, Minnesota, United States. It is Minnesota's second-largest university, and has over 145,000 living alumni worldwide. Founded in 1868, it is the second-oldest member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system and is commonly referred to as the flagship institution. It was established as the "Second State Normal School" in 1858 and officially opened as "Mankato Normal School" a decade later. Across seven colleges and schools, Minnesota State offers over 130 undergraduate programs of study, over 80 master's programs, and 4 doctoral programs. MNSU has two satellite campuses: one in the Twin Cities suburb Edina and one in Owatonna.
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Cost per year
- Tuition and fees (out of state)
- US$20,400
- Estimated total for international students
- US$35,568
- Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison)
- US$10,280
- Total cost for in-state students
- US$25,448
International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.
Students
- Undergraduates
- 11,703
- Graduate students
- 1,838
- International undergraduates
- 9%
- Students per teacher
- 21 to 1
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 88%
- ACT
- 21–25
Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 56%
- Median earnings 10 years after starting
- US$61,916
Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.
Programmes (213)
Bachelor's degrees81 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAgricultural Business and ManagementAir TransportationAnthropologyArea StudiesArts, Entertainment, and Media ManagementAudiovisual Communications Technologies/TechniciansBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBiotechnologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryCivil EngineeringClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCognitive ScienceCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer Engineering Technologies/TechniciansComputer ProgrammingComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralConstruction ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDanceDental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsDietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/TechniciansEngineering, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFamily and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, GeneralFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsFood Science and TechnologyGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHistoryHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesHuman Resources Management and ServicesIndustrial Production Technologies/TechniciansInternational BusinessInternational Relations and National Security StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLiteratureMarketingMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering Related Technologies/TechniciansMedical Illustration and InformaticsMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchParks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities ManagementPhilosophyPhysicsPlant SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsScience, Technology and SocietySocial Sciences, GeneralSocial WorkSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStatisticsSystems Science and TheoryTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasUrban Studies/Affairs
Master's degrees59 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAdvanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral SciencesAir TransportationAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAnthropologyBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsCity/Urban, Community, and Regional PlanningClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEducation, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational/Instructional Media DesignElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering, GeneralEngineering-Related FieldsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFine and Studio ArtsGeography and CartographyHealth Professions Education, Ethics, and HumanitiesHistoryHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesHuman Services, GeneralIndustrial Production Technologies/TechniciansMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering Related Technologies/TechniciansMedical Illustration and InformaticsMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchOutdoor EducationPhysicsPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPublic AdministrationPublic HealthRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial WorkSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStatisticsStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign LanguageUrban Studies/Affairs
Doctoral degrees4 subjects
Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyEducational Administration and SupervisionRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingStudent Counseling and Personnel Services
Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)2 subjects
Educational Administration and SupervisionRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degrees1 subject
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Undergraduate certificates31 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAmerican Sign LanguageAnthropologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesComputer Engineering Technologies/TechniciansComputer ProgrammingComputer Software and Media ApplicationsComputer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsData AnalyticsDesign and Applied ArtsElectrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/TechniciansEngineering, GeneralEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFamily and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, GeneralGeneral Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing OperationsGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGerontologyManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMechanical EngineeringMedical Illustration and InformaticsMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsPhilosophyResearch and Experimental PsychologyRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
Graduate certificates35 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAnthropologyBilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural EducationBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsCity/Urban, Community, and Regional PlanningCommunication and Media StudiesComputer Software and Media ApplicationsComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsEducation, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational Assessment, Evaluation, and ResearchEducational/Instructional Media DesignEngineering, GeneralEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesGeography and CartographyGerontologyHistoryHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesIndustrial Production Technologies/TechniciansLiteraturePsychology, GeneralPublic AdministrationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign LanguageUrban Studies/Affairs
Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.