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Minnesota State University-Mankato admits 88% of those who apply, which makes it open to most applicants. The median admission rate of colleges on this site that report one is 77%. The average SAT score of admitted students is 1150 out of 1600. The midpoint ACT score is 22 out of 36.
What it costs
| Tuition and fees, students from Minnesota | $10,280 |
| Tuition and fees, students from elsewhere | $20,400 |
| Room and meals on campus | $13,376 |
| Books and supplies | $800 |
| Average full cost of a year (tuition, living, books), before aid | $25,448 |
| Average net price after grants and scholarships | $19,702 |
The net price is what students who got federal aid paid on average for a year after grants and scholarships were taken off (for a public college, students from inside the state). It is about the same as the median net price of colleges in Minnesota on this site ($19,467). International students are normally charged the out-of-state tuition and do not receive US federal aid.
Net price by family income
| Family income a year | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | $11,479 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $12,573 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $14,079 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $20,277 |
| Above $110,000 | $24,710 |
For students who received federal aid. A negative figure means grants were larger than the cost counted.
For an estimate that fits your own family, use the college's net price calculator.
Results
| Measure | This college | MN median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students who come back for a second year | 80% | 73% | 73% |
| Students who finish their degree (within one and a half times the normal length) | 56% | 55% | 49% |
| Median earnings 10 years after starting | $61,916 | $55,601 | $53,132 |
| Median federal loan debt of those who finish | $19,500 | $19,106 | $19,994 |
Medians are the middle value of the colleges on this site in Minnesota and in the whole country. Completion and return rates count first-time, full-time students. Earnings and debt count students who received federal aid.
The students
25% of undergraduates receive a Pell Grant, the federal grant for students from lower-income families. 38% take a federal student loan. The undergraduate body is 55% women and 45% men. By undergraduate numbers it is number 3 of the 61 colleges in Minnesota on this site that report a size; the middle-sized one has 1,878.
Other colleges in Minnesota of a similar size
- Walden UniversityMinneapolis, private for-profit
- University of Minnesota-DuluthDuluth, public
- University of St ThomasSaint Paul, private nonprofit
- Metropolitan State UniversitySaint Paul, public
- Winona State UniversityWinona, public
- Saint Cloud State UniversitySaint Cloud, public
Common questions
What is the acceptance rate of Minnesota State University-Mankato?
Minnesota State University-Mankato admits 88% of applicants, according to the College Scorecard.
How much is tuition at Minnesota State University-Mankato?
Published tuition and fees are $10,280 a year for students from Minnesota and $20,400 for others. Most students with aid pay less: see the net price.
What is the graduation rate of Minnesota State University-Mankato?
56% of first-time, full-time students finish within one and a half times the normal length of the course.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education, data released on 2 November 2026; checked in November 2026. Net price, debt and earnings describe students who received US federal aid. Costs change each year. This is official data for general information, not advice: confirm costs and admission rules on the college's own website and at collegescorecard.ed.gov.