Overview

Minnesota State University Mankato is a University institution located in Mankato, MN, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 122 Taylor Center
Mankato, MN  56001
United States

Contact Office of Admissions
Email: admissions@mnsu.edu
Phone: 507-389-1822
Fax: 507-389-1511

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Food Technology And Processing
Pre-veterinary Studies
Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
City/urban, Community, And Regional Planning
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
American Indian/native American Studies
Ethnic Studies
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies, Other
Scandinavian Studies
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anatomy
Animal Physiology
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Ecology
Environmental Biology
Medical Microbiology And Bacteriology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Construction Management, General
Finance, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
Real Estate
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Journalism
Mass Communication/media Studies
Public Relations/image Management
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Recording Arts Technology/technician
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Programming/programmer, General
Computer Science
Information Science/studies
Information Technology
Construction Trades	Associate	Bachelors
Building/construction Finishing, Management, And Inspection, Other
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Drama And Dance Teacher Education
Earth Science Teacher Education
Education, General
Education/teaching Of Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Family And Consumer Sciences/home Economics Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
German Language Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Kindergarten/preschool Education And Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education And Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
Teacher Education And Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
Technical Teacher Education
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Civil Engineering, General
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Software Engineering
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Engineering, General
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Automotive Engineering Technology/technician
Computer Engineering Technology/technician
Electrical, Electronic, And Communications Engineering Technology/technician
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/technician
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
English Language And Literature, General
General Literature
Professional, Technical, Business, And Scientific Writing
Rhetoric And Composition
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Child Development
Family And Consumer Economics And Related Services, Other
Family And Consumer Sciences/human Sciences, General
Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness Studies, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Comparative Literature
French Language And Literature
German Language And Literature
Linguistics
Modern Languages
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training/trainer
Audiology/audiologist And Speech-language Pathology/pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Communication Sciences And Disorders, General
Community Health Services/liaison/counseling
Dental Hygiene/hygienist
Dietetics/dietitian
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Pre-dentistry Studies
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies
Pre-veterinary Studies
Public Health, General
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Substance Abuse/addiction Counseling
Therapeutic Recreation/recreational Therapy
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-law Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Humanities/humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Behavioral Sciences
Biological And Physical Sciences
Cognitive Science, General
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Natural Sciences
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Facilities Management, General
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Studies
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Astronomy
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Physical Sciences, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Developmental And Child Psychology
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Public Administration
Social Work
Reserve Officer Training Corps (Jrotc, Rotc)	Associate	Bachelors
Army ROTC/military Science
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Corrections
Criminal Justice/police Science
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Economics, General
Geography
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology, General
Urban Studies/affairs
Transportation And Materials Moving	Associate	Bachelors
Aeronautics/aviation/aerospace Science And Technology, General
Aviation/airway Management And Operations
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Art/art Studies, General
Ceramic Arts And Ceramics
Commercial And Advertising Art
Dance, General
Design And Applied Arts, Other
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Drawing
Film/cinema/media Studies
Fine/studio Arts, General
Interior Design
Music Management
Music Performance, General
Music, General
Sculpture
Voice And Opera

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

11,152

Applied

7,882

Accepted

12,676

Enrolled

Female Admissions

6,104

Females Applied

4,330

Females Accepted

71%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

5,048

Males Applied

3,552

Males Accepted

70%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

20

Application Fee

3.29

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Required for some programs	Minimun high school GPA Other requirements may exist (see below)
Other requirements:	Personal statement, letter and senior grades

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Tuition & Fees

Fees

12,420

Room & board

Financial Aid

11,081

Avg. Financial Aid Package

11,266

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

7,542

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,123

Avg. Loan Aid

5,631

Avg. Grant Aid

7,469

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

77%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

28%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

12,676

Total Undergrad students

8%

International Students

14%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	5.65%
Black or African American	5.87%
White or Caucasian	71.32%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.26%
Asian	3.68%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.03%
Two or more races	3.3%
Other	0.48%

Gender

Male (45.13%)

Female (54.87%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	22%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming Events, Welcome Week Activities and Mavericks After Dark

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
Night Owl security program in residence halls, closed circuit cameras in parking lots

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery		No	No
Baseball		Division 2
Basketball		Division 2
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading	No	Division 2	No
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Fencing		No	No
Football		Division 2
Golf		Division 2
Ice Hockey		Division 2
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Sailing		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer	No	No	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis	No	No
Track And Field		Division 2
Volleyball	No	No	No
Wrestling		Division 2

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Bowling		Division 2	No
Cheerleading	No	Division 2	No
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Fencing		No	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 2
Ice Hockey		Division 2
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Sailing		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		Division 2
Swimming And Diving		Division 2
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field		Division 2
Volleyball		Division 2
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

661

Total Faculty

22:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 481

Part-time - 180

Male - 342

Female - 319