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Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Address
Minnesota State University, Mankato
122 Taylor Center
Mankato, MN 56001
122 Taylor Center
Mankato, MN 56001
Phone
800-722-0544
Email
admissions@mnsu.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Student Union
Myers Field House
Campus Recreation Center
Preska Residence Hall
Memorial Library
Myers Field House
Campus Recreation Center
Preska Residence Hall
Memorial Library
Most Popular Places Off Campus
River Hills Mall
Sibley Park
Mt. Kato Ski Area
WOW Family Entertainment Center
Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
Sibley Park
Mt. Kato Ski Area
WOW Family Entertainment Center
Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: No
Dates: Year-round
Times: 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2 p.m.
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2 p.m.
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
During Open Houses
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Coach Directly
Advance Notice
1 week
Contact Email Address for Visit
lynn.akey@mnsu.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Arrangements
Contact Visiting Center
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Busses, and taxis. Closest airport is 75 miles away in Minneapolis/St. Paul
Driving Instructions to Campus
From the North:
Travel South on Hwy. 169 to Mankato. Take the Riverfront Drive Exit. Turn left (north) onto Riverfront Drive and continue to Stoltzman Road. Turn right (east) on Stoltzman Road and continue until you get to Stadium Road. Turn left onto Stadium Road and continue up the hill to Ellis Ave. Turn left on Ellis Ave and park in the Visitor's Paylot on the left.
From the South:
Travel North on Hwy. 169 to Mankato. Take Riverfront Drive Exit. Turn right (north) onto Riverfront Drive and continue to Stoltzman Road. Turn right (east) on Stoltzman road and continue until you get to Stadium Road. Turn left onto Stadium Road and continue up the hill to Ellis Ave. Turn left on Ellis Ave and park in the Visitor's Paylot on the left.
From the East:
Travel West on Hwy. 14 to Mankato. Take the Hwy. 22 Exit and travel south on Hwy. 22 to Hwy. 83. Turn right (west) on Hwy. 83 and continue to Victory Drive. Turn left (south) on Victory Drive and continue to Stadium Road (this will be the first road on the right). Turn right on Stadium Rd. and continue to Ellis Ave. Turn right on Ellis Ave and park in the Visitor's Paylot on the left.
From the West:
Travel East on Hwy. 14 to Hwy. 169 South. Take the Riverfront Drive Exit. Turn left (north) onto Riverfront Drive and continue to Stoltzman Road. Turn right (east) on Stoltzman Road and continue until you get to Stadium Road. Turn left onto Stadium Road and continue up the hill to Ellis Ave. Turn left on Ellis Ave and park in the Visitor's Paylot on the left.
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Overview
Applicants: 8,448
Acceptance Rate: 93%
Average HS GPA: 3.33
ACT Test Scores
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
21 - 23
Testing Policies
Yes
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Academic GPA
Selectivity Rating
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Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
23:1
Total Faculty
661
with Terminal Degree
486
342
Men
319
Women
116
Minority
25
International
Most frequent class size
20 - 29
Most frequent lab / sub section size
20 - 29
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
26%
Graduate in 5 years
45%
Graduate in 6 years
50%
Majors
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AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS, AND RELATED SCIENCES.
Agronomy and Crop Science.
Food Technology and Processing.
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
American Indian/Native American Studies.
Ethnic Studies.
Scandinavian Studies.
Women's Studies.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Biotechnology.
Exercise Physiology.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business Statistics.
Construction Management.
Finance, General.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Management Information Systems, General.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management.
Organizational Behavior Studies.
Project Management.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Communication and Media Studies.
Mass Communication/Media Studies.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Recording Arts Technology/Technician.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance.
Computer Programming.
Computer Programming/Programmer, General.
Computer Science.
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration.
Information Technology.
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EDUCATION.
Art Teacher Education.
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education.
Biology Teacher Education.
Business Teacher Education.
Chemistry Teacher Education.
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services.
Curriculum and Instruction.
Drama and Dance Teacher Education.
Earth Science Teacher Education.
Education, General.
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs.
Education/Teaching of Individuals Who are Developmentally Delayed.
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism.
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances.
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Orthopedic and Other Physical Health Impairments.
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities.
Educational Leadership and Administration, General.
Educational/Instructional Technology.
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.
Learning Sciences.
Mathematics Teacher Education.
Multicultural Education.
Music Teacher Education.
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
Physics Teacher Education.
Reading Teacher Education.
School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
Social Studies Teacher Education.
Spanish Language Teacher Education.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
Speech Teacher Education.
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor.
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language.
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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician.
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician.
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician.
Engineering/Industrial Management.
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician.
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ENGINEERING.
Civil Engineering, General.
Computer Engineering, General.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering, General.
Mechanical Engineering.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
Creative Writing.
English Language and Literature, General.
General Literature.
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing.
Writing, General.
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
Adult Development and Aging.
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
American Indian/Native American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
French Language and Literature.
German Language and Literature.
Portuguese Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Athletic Training/Trainer.
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General.
Community Health and Preventive Medicine.
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist.
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing.
Medical Informatics.
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.
Nursing Science.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Corrections.
Criminal Justice/Police Science.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
Humanities/Humanistic Studies.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
Statistics, General.
Statistics, Other.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Cognitive Science.
Gerontology.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
Outdoor Education.
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General.
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
Sports Studies.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Astronomy.
Chemistry, General.
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other.
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Clinical Psychology.
Experimental Psychology.
Industrial and Organizational Psychology.
Psychology, General.
School Psychology.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Human Services, General.
Public Administration.
Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology, Other.
Anthropology.
Cultural Anthropology.
Economics, General.
Geographic Information Science and Cartography.
Geography.
International Relations and Affairs.
Physical and Biological Anthropology.
Political Science and Government, General.
Social Sciences, General.
Sociology.
Urban Studies/Affairs.
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TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIALS MOVING.
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General.
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Dance, General.
Design and Visual Communications, General.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Film/Cinema/Video Studies.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Music Management.
Music Performance, General.
Music, General.
Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
26%
Graduate in 5 years
45%
Graduate in 6 years
50%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Mar 30
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$7,246
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$7,469
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,123
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
70%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$28,818
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$6,062
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (In-State)
$8,856
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$17,726
Required Fees
$1,074
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,042
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$0
Transportation for Commuters
$870
On-Campus Room and Board
$10,098
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Perkins Loans
State Loans
State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
12,548
Foreign Countries Represented
79
Demographics
3.68%
Asian
6.05%
Black
5.12%
Hispanic
71.73%
Caucasian
8.92%
International
55% female
45% male
14% are out of state
79% are full time
21% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
22%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
91%
Campus Environment
Suburban
73/99
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Dorms Coed
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
Accessibility Resources
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
Director
Mary Dowd, Interim Senior Director
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
Yes
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Proctors
Yes
Oral exams
Yes
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Accommodation for students with ADHD
Yes
Reading machine
Yes
Other assistive technology
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
250
Number of Honor Societies
18
Number of Social Sororities
4
Number of Religious Organizations
22
Sports
Athletic Division
Division II
Men's Sports (Mavericks)
10 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Swimming
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Wrestling
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Swimming
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Wrestling
Women's Sports (Mavericks)
13 Sports
Basketball
Bowling
Cross Country
Diving
Golf
Ice Hockey
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Bowling
Cross Country
Diving
Golf
Ice Hockey
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Academic
Day Care
Health
Womens Center
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Day Care
Health
Womens Center
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
Yes
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Dell, HP, Apple
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
