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Minnesota State University-Mankato
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Annual Tuition
$9,490
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
91.3%
Selectivity Level
Graduation Rate
53.3%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$56,922
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
Minnesota State University-Mankato is a distinguished Public, 4-Year institution located in Mankato, MN. With a competitive tuition profile of $9,490, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 53.3% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Admissions Intel
ACT Score Range
Acceptance Rate
91.3%
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 4-Year Cost
$37,960
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
1.4 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$26,922
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$231,260
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$500,480
Long-term projected return on your education investment
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Minnesota State University-Mankato is $21,106.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
0
Burglary
0
Theft
0
Assault
0
Robbery
0
Rape
0
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$9,490
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
79.7%
Success
53.3%
In-State Cost
$9,490
Age 25+ Students
10.9%
Carnegie Class
Master's: Larger
Working at 6yr
4,431 students
Security Benchmark
Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)
Violent Offenses
PER 100KProperty Crimes
PER 100KStats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.
Living In Mankato
Off-Campus Market Estimator
Studio
$897
Monthly Average
1 Bedroom
$903
Monthly Average
2 Bedrooms
$1,101
Monthly Average
3 Bedrooms
$
Monthly Average
Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Mankato metropolitan area.