MNSU Description

Minnesota State University (MSU) Mankato’s curriculum combines academic learning with real-world application, making for a highly unique learning experience.

Located in Mankato, Minnesota, MSU offers bachelor’s and graduate programs in such fields as allied health and nursing, arts and humanities, education, engineering, business and social sciences.

MSU employs a revolutionary approach to learning positively affects both its students and the world. Such learning is the foundation of an MSU education and gives students the chance to solve problems and think of new ideas that are related to their discipline and may be applied to the working world.

Past students have used this integrative learning for such projects as designing “green” construction methods and finding ways of reducing our dependence on foreign oil.

MSU is a residential campus and student life options include athletics, arts and entertainment events and activities, and the full range of student services such as career development and academic advising. Applications for admissions may be done online or through the mail. Financial aid is available primarily through grants, scholarships, work-study and federal loans to those who qualify.

Quick Facts

Location

Midwest

Setting

Small Town Setting

Type

Public

Size

Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Mavericks

Nickname

Mankato

Website

www.mnsu.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$6,429

Out-of-State Tuition

$12,861

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

14,951

MNSU Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
12,825
Freshman Class
2,287
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
14,951

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
85%
Graduate
15%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
99%
Part-Time
1%

Gender of Students

Women
53%
Men
47%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
4%
Asian
2%
Caucasian
87%
Latino
1%
Other
6%

International Students

International
3%
Domestic
97%