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Minnesota State University-Mankato

Minnesota State University-Mankato is a public university in a small city in the Mankato, MN metro with 12,897 students and a 88% acceptance rate.

Mankato, Minnesota · Public · City, small · 12,897 students

NCAA Division II · Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference

Admission rate

88%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,150

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

22–25

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$19,139

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

54%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

80%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$56,922

10 years after entry

Students

12,897

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income

$0–30,000$12,339
$30,001–48,000$12,750
$48,001–75,000$15,137
$75,001–110,000$18,921
Over $110,000$22,798

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreMinnesota State University-Mankato courseCredits
Calculus AB3MATH 121 Calculus I 4 GE-4
Calculus BC3MATH 121 Calculus I 4 GE-4
Macroeconomics3ECON 201 Prin of Macroecon 3 GE-5
Microeconomics3ECON 202 Prin of Microecon 3 GE-5
World History: Modern3HIST 171 World Civilization 1500 to Present 4 GE-5, GE-8
European History3HIST 181 Euro Hist: 1648 to the present 4 GE-5, GE-9
Art, 2-D Design3ART 100 Elements and Principles of Art 3 GE-6
Art, 3-D Design3ART 103 Three-Dimensional Design3 credits
Show all 35 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB3MATH 121 Calculus I 4 GE-4
Calculus BC3MATH 121 Calculus I 4 GE-4
Calculus BC4MATH 121, 122 Calculus I & II 8 GE-4
Macroeconomics3ECON 201 Prin of Macroecon 3 GE-5
Microeconomics3ECON 202 Prin of Microecon 3 GE-5
World History: Modern3HIST 171 World Civilization 1500 to Present 4 GE-5, GE-8
European History3HIST 181 Euro Hist: 1648 to the present 4 GE-5, GE-9
Art, 2-D Design3ART 100 Elements and Principles of Art 3 GE-6
Art, 3-D Design3ART 103 Three-Dimensional Design3 credits
Art, Drawing3ART 110 Drawing Foundations3 credits
Biology (8)3BIOL 100 Our Natural World 4 GE-3, GE-8
Biology (8)4BIOL 100, 105 General Biology I 8 GE-3, GE-8
Chemistry (10)3CHEM 100 Chem in Society 4 GE-3
Chemistry (10)4CHEM 201 Gen Chemistry I 5 GE-2, GE-3
Chemistry (10)5CHEM 201 & 202 Gen Chem I & II 10 GE-2, GE-3
Chinese Language (10)3WLC 106, 107 Elementary Mandarin I & II 10 GE-6, GE-8
Comparative Government and Politics3POL 100 Intro to Politics 3 GE-5
Comparative Government and Politics4POL 100, 241 Intro to Comp Politics 6 GE-5
Computer Science A (4)3CIS115 Big Ideas of Computer Science 4 GE-4
Computer Science A (4)4CS121 Comp Sci I4 credits
Computer Science AB (4)3CS115 Big Ideas of Computer Science 4 GE-4
English Lang. and Comp (8)3ENG 215 Topics in Literature 4 GE-6
English Lang. and Comp (8)4ENG 215 and ENG 101 8 GE-6, GE-1A
Environmental Biology (3)3ENVR 101 Persp in Envr Science4 credits
Environmental Science (3)3ENVR 195 Elective 3 GE-8, GE-10
French Language (10)3FREN 101, 102 Elem French I & II 10 GE-8
German Language (8)3GER 101, 102 Elem German I & II 8 GE-8
Government and Politics: United States3POL 100 Intro to Politics 3 GE-5
Government and Politics: United States4POL 100, 111 United States Government 6 GE-5. GE-9
History of Art (9)3ART 160 Intro to Visual Culture 3 GE-6, GE-8
History of Art (9)4ART 160, 260 Art Hist Survey I 6 GE-6, GE-8
History of Art (9)5ART 160, 260, 261 Survey I & II 9 GE-6, GE-8
History-United States (8)3HIST 190 US Hist to 1877 4 GE-5, GE-7
History-United States (8)4HIST 190, 191 US Since 1877 8 GE-5, GE-7
Human Geography (3)3GEOG 103 Intro to Cultural Geography 3 GE-5, GE-8
Mathematics - Precalculus3MATH 115 Precalculus4 credits
Music Theory (2)3MUS 131 Music Theory I2 credits
Physics 1 (4)3PHYS 101 Intro to Physics 3 GE-3
Physics 1 (4)4PHYS 211 Prin of Physics I 4 GE-2, GE-3
Physics 2 (4)3PHYS 101 Intro to Physics 3 GE-3
Physics 2 (4)4PHYS 212 Principles of Physics II4 credits
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism3PHYS 101 Introductory Physics 3 GE-3
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism4
PHYS 222 & PHYS 232 General Physics II/ General…PHYS 222 & PHYS 232 General Physics II/ General Physics II Laboratory 4
Physics C: Mechanics3PHYS 101 Introductory Physics 3 GE-3
Physics C: Mechanics4PHYS 221 General Physics I 4 GE-2, GE-3
Psychology (4)3PSYC 101 Psychology 4 GE-5
Research4ENG 195 & CMST 1958 credits
Seminar3ENG 1954 credits
Seminar4ENG 195 & CMST 1958 credits
Spanish Language (8)3SPAN 101, 102 Elem Spanish I & II 8 GE-6, GE-8
Statistics (3)3STAT 154 Elementary Statistics 3 GE-2, GE-4

Source: mnsu.edu:443 · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse383
Business Administration and Management177
Psychology133
Marketing/Marketing Management114
Finance98
Elementary Education and Teaching93
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology93
Biology/Biological Sciences81
Show the other 88 majors
Accounting74
Speech Communication and Rhetoric65
Construction Management63
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist61
Social Work55
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management52
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness51
Information Technology51
Organizational Behavior Studies46
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies44
Mechanical Engineering41
Engineering39
Communication Sciences and Disorders35
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling33
Special Education and Teaching32
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other30
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences30
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling29
Criminal Justice/Police Science29
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication28
Fine/Studio Arts28
Civil Engineering21
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management20
Political Science and Government18
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts18
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician17
History16
Economics15
Spanish Language and Literature15
Computer Science15
Geography14
Biochemistry13
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist12
Electrical and Electronics Engineering12
Environmental Science12
Health Teacher Education11
Social Studies Teacher Education11
International Business/Trade/Commerce11
Music Teacher Education10
Mathematics10
Creative Writing10
Film/Cinema/Media Studies10
General Studies9
Corrections9
Music Management9
Statistics8
Art Teacher Education8
Computer Engineering8
English/Language Arts Teacher Education8
Geology/Earth Science7
Sociology7
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education6
Dance6
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician6
Women's Studies6
Biotechnology5
Cognitive Science5
International Relations and Affairs5
Medical Informatics4
Art/Art Studies4
Urban Studies/Affairs4
Mass Communication/Media Studies4
Chemistry4
English Language and Literature4
French Language and Literature3
Mathematics Teacher Education3
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician3
Anthropology3
Food Technology and Processing3
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations2
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician2
German Language and Literature2
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing2
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies2
Physics1
Philosophy1
Humanities/Humanistic Studies1
General Literature1
Child Development1
Earth Science Teacher Education1
Spanish Language Teacher Education1
Physics Teacher Education1
Computer Programming/Programmer1
Health Communication1
Communication1
American Indian/Native American Studies1
Ethnic Studies1
Scandinavian Studies1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Wrestling

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference

Basketball, Golf, Ice Hockey, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

Faith groups

Cru, InterVarsity, Newman Connection

Also

Honors college, Esports, Study abroad

Greek life

17% of men in fraternities · 7% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2021–22)

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), cru.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, small

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Mankato, MN

105,193 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP)

Nearest hub airport

Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 10.5 of 20

Elevation

1,000 ft

Time zone

Central

January low

6°F

July high

82°F

Annual snowfall

38.7 in

Days at 90°F or higher

10 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,120 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, city campus, NCAA Division II, similar size