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Minnesota State University at Mankato (changed from Mankato State University in September 1998), is a public, comprehensive university. It was founded in 1867, joined the state system in 1957 and gained university status in 1975. It offers more than 150 programs that focus on learning, research and student involvement. Each year, more than 350 employers recruit its graduates. In addition, MSU is a comprehensive university and an affordable investment in your future, where personal attention creates success. Its 354-acre campus is located in Mankato, 85 miles south of Minneapolis-St. Paul.

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Public
studentType
Coed
12,676
Undergraduates
5,717
Men - 45.1%
6,960
Women - 54.9%
1,972
Graduate Students
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Entrance Difficulty
Not reported
Overall Admission Rate
71% of 11,152 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
Not reported
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.29
SAT Math
Not reported
SAT EBRW
Not reported
ACT Composite
Not reported
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Cost of Attendance
In-state: $24,428
Out-of-state: $33,799
Tuition and Fees
In-state: $9,490
Out-of-state: $18,861
Room and Board
$11,224
Average Percent of Need Met
77%
Average Freshman Award
$11,266
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$28,818
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
481
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
14%
10-19
22%
20-29
26%
30-39
20%
40-49
9%
50-99
7%
Over 100
2%
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Mankato Population
43,435
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Minneapolis-St. Paul
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
22% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division II
Sororities
Not reported
Fraternities
Not reported
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.3%
Asian
4.1%
Black/African-American
6.5%
Hispanic/Latino
6.2%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
3.6%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0%
White
78.7%
Unknown
0.5%
International Students
8.4% from 96 countries
First-Year Students Returning
74.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
29.8%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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