Acceptance rate
88.4%
Minnesota State University-Mankato
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate
Minnesota State University-Mankato is a public university in Mankato, Minnesota, with about 14,600 students and an 88% acceptance rate. The school's strongest programs are in Business & Marketing and Health Professions, which together account for nearly half of degrees awarded. In-state tuition is around $23,200 annually, and graduates earn a median of about $57,000 ten years after enrollment, though the 54% six-year graduation rate is below the national average.
Enrollment
14,590
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
54%
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The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.
SAT (combined)
Not published
ACT (composite)
21 – 25
GPA
3.14 – 3.79
$ What You'll Actually Pay
Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).
$0–30k
$12,339
family income
$30–48k
$12,750
family income
$48–75k
$15,137
family income
$75–110k
$18,921
family income
$110k+
$22,798
family income
21% receive Pell grants
40% take federal loans
✦ Strongest Programs
The fields Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.
Business & Marketing
23.2%
Health Professions
19.8%
Education
7.2%
Psychology
4.8%
Parks & Recreation
4.3%
↗ Outcomes
School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.
Earnings (10 yr)
$56,922
Earnings (6 yr)
$50,098
Completion
54%
Retention
80%
Median debt
$21,106
? Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Minnesota State University-Mankato?
Minnesota State University-Mankato has an acceptance rate of 88.4%, making it relatively accessible.
What GPA do you need to get into Minnesota State University-Mankato?
Admitted students at Minnesota State University-Mankato typically have a GPA between 3.14 and 3.79 (25th–75th percentile). Use UniversityOdds to see how your exact GPA, SAT, and ACT compare.
How much does Minnesota State University-Mankato actually cost?
After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $12,339 per year, rising to $22,798 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.
What are my chances of getting into Minnesota State University-Mankato?
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Get my free odds →Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.