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OVERVIEW
Minnesota State University Mankato
Mankato, MN
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.
Web Site
www.mnsu.edu/
Institution Type
Public
Coeducational
Yes
Undergraduate Students
13,459
Women
6,985 (51.9%)
Men
6,474 (48.1%)
Graduate Students
1,948
ADMISSION
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Entrance Difficulty
Moderately difficult
Overall Admission Rate
66% of 9,938 applicants were
admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission
Deadline
Rolling
Average GPA
3.17
SAT Math
Not reported
SAT Critical Reading
Not reported
SAT Writing
Not reported
ACT Composite
20-24 range of middle 50%
Selection of Students
Factor
Very Important
Important
Academic GPA
Standardized Tests
Considered
Not Considered
X
X
Essay
X
Extracurricular Activities
X
MONEY MATTERS
Cost of Attendance
In-state: $17,906
Out-of-state: $26,050
Tuition and Fees
In-state: $7,966
Out-of-state: $16,110
Room and Board
$8,430
Average Percent of Need Met
72%
Average Freshman Award
$9,119
Average Indebtedness of
2011 Graduates
$31,568
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ACADEMICS
Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
444
Regular Class Size
2-9 students: 10% of classes
10-19 students: 17% of classes
20-29 students: 34% of classes
30-39 students: 20% of classes
40-49 students: 8% of classes
50-99 students: 7% of classes
Over 100 students: 3% of classes
CAMPUS LIFE
Mankato Population
40,641
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Minneapolis-St. Paul
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing
Students in College Housing
85% of freshmen, 20% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division II
Mascot
Sororities
Fraternities
STUDENTS
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native
3.3% Asian
4.8% Black/African-American
3.5% Hispanic/Latino
2.6% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
82.5% White
3.0% Unknown
International Students
5.4% from 90 countries
First-Year Students Returning
74.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
Not reported
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
11.3%
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ADMISSION
FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Entrance Difficulty
Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I
or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
Examinations
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and
GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is
required
High School Units Required or Recommended
Subject
Required Units
English
4
Mathematics
3
Science
3
Foreign Language
2
Social Studies
2
History
1
Recommended
Units
Scores Due in
Admissions Office
Exam
SAT or ACT
Required
Not reported
SAT Only
ACT Only
SAT and SAT
Subject Tests,
or ACT
SAT Subject
Tests Only
ACT Writing Test Policy
Accepted with or without writing
component
Use of SAT/ACT
Essay
ACT: Not used
Academic Electives
APPLYING FOR ADMISSION
Admissions Office
Application Dates and Fees
Address
228 Wiecking Center
City, State, Zip
Mankato, MN 56001
Phone
(507) 389-1822
Fax
E-mail
admissions@mnsu.edu
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission
Deadline
Rolling
Application Fee
$20
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission
Notification
Rolling
Accept Offer of
Admission
No set date
Waiting List Used
No
Early Decision Deadline
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Early Decision
Notification
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Action Offered
Early Action Deadline
Early Action Notification
No
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APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued
Application Form
Other Application Requirements
Common Application
Not accepted
Interview
Not required
Universal College
Application
Not accepted
Essay or Personal
Statement
Required for some freshmen
Electronic Application
Available
Letters of
Recommendation
1 required for some freshmen
Other
Financial Need
Financial need is not a
consideration in the admissions
process
SELECTION OF STUDENTS
Factor
Very Important
Important
Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Not Considered
X
Academic GPA
X
Standardized Tests
X
Class Rank
X
Recommendations
X
Essay
X
Interview
X
Level of Applicant's Interest
X
Extracurricular Activities
X
Volunteer Work
X
Particular Talent/Ability
X
Character/Personal Qualities
X
First Generation to Attend College
X
State Residency
X
Geographic Residence
X
Relation with Alumnus
X
Religious Affiliation/ Commitment
X
Ethnicity
X
Work Experience
X
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PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION
Admission Rates
Overall Admission Rate
66% of 9,938 applicants were admitted
Women
68% of 5,425 applicants were admitted
Men
63% of 4,513 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
3,546 (54%) of 6,514 admitted students enrolled
Women
1,920 (52%) of 3,672 admitted students enrolled
Men
1,626 (57%) of 2,842 admitted students enrolled
Early Decision
Admission Rate
Early Action
Admission Rate
Students Offered Wait List
Students Accepting Wait List Position
Students Admitted From Wait List
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)
Not reported
Average GPA
3.17
Score of 700 - 800
Not reported
3.75 and Above
Not reported
Score of 600 - 700
Not reported
3.50 - 3.74
Not reported
Score of 500 - 600
Not reported
3.25 - 3.49
Not reported
Score of 400 - 500
Not reported
3.00 - 3.24
Not reported
Score of 300 - 400
Not reported
2.50 - 2.99
Not reported
2.00 - 2.49
Not reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not reported
SAT Critical Reading
Not reported
Score of 700 - 800
Not reported
Score of 600 - 700
Not reported
Score of 500 - 600
Not reported
Score of 400 - 500
Not reported
Score of 300 - 400
Not reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not reported
SAT Writing
Not reported
Score of 700 - 800
Not reported
Score of 600 - 700
Not reported
Score of 500 - 600
Not reported
Score of 400 - 500
Not reported
Score of 300 - 400
Not reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
ACT Composite
20-24 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
2%
Score of 24 - 29
28%
Score of 18 - 23
61%
Score of 12 - 17
9%
Score of 6 - 11
0%
Score of 5 or Below
0%
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 7%
Top quarter: 25%
Top half: 68%
Bottom half: 32%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Gov. Officer
Not reported
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MONEY
MATTERS
TUITION AND EXPENSES
Cost of Attendance
In-state: $17,906
Out-of-state: $26,050
Tuition and Fees
In-state: $7,966
Out-of-state: $16,110
Room and Board
$8,430
Books and Supplies
$910
Other Expenses
$600
Payment Plans
Credit card, installment plan,
external finance company
APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID
Financial Aid Office
Application Process
E-mail
Web Site
Financial Aid Web Site
Net Price Calculator URL
Not reported
Application Deadline
Priority deadline March 15
Award Notification
On a rolling basis beginning March
30
Method for Awarding
Institutional Aid
Federal Methodology
Forms Required
Cost to File
FAFSA
Code is 002360
Free
PROFILE OF 2014-15 FINANCIAL AID
Freshmen
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants
1,986 (87.3%) of freshmen
Financial Aid Applicants
8,721 (79.5%) of undergraduates
Found to Have Need
1,374 (69.2%) of applicants
Found to Have Need
6,356 (58.0%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
1,361 (99.1%) of applicants with
financial need
Received Financial Aid
6,279 (98.8%) of applicants with
financial need
Need Fully Met
279 (20.5%) of aid recipients
Need Fully Met
1,346 (21.4%) of aid recipients
Avg. Pct. of Need Met
72%
Avg. Pct. of Need Met
72%
Average Award
$9,119
Average Award
$8,960
Need-Based Gift
Received by 919 (67.5%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$5,457
Need-Based Gift
Received by 4,269 (68.0%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$5,057
Need-Based
Self-Help
Received by 1,339 (98.4%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$4,439
Need-Based
Self-Help
Received by 6,083 (96.9%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$4,776
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 505 (37.1%) of aid
recipients
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 1,399 (22.3%) of aid
recipients
Merit-Based Gift
153 (6.7%) of freshmen had no
financial need and received merit
aid, average amount $2,167
Merit-Based Gift
288 (2.6%) of undergraduates
had no financial need and
received merit aid, average
amount $2,940
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MATTERS
PROFILE OF 2014-15 FINANCIAL AID - continued
Borrowing
2014 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
74%
Average Indebtedness of 2014 Graduates
$31,568
Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans
Parents of Students Receiving Aid
Not reported
Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
Not reported
FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS
Loans
Federal Loans
Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins
loans
State Loans
Available
Other Loans
College/university loans, Alternative loans
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Available
Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Available
Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic
scholarships, Minority scholarships, Leadership scholarships
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/
Achievement Award
Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Not reported
Creative Arts/
Performance
Award Areas
Art/Fine Arts
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Art/Fine Arts
Special Achievements/
Activities Award Areas
Leadership
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Leadership
Special Characteristics
Award Areas
Members of Minorities
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Members of Minorities
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Employment
Work-Study Programs
Federal work study available, other work study available
Average Earnings from
On-Campus
Employment
Not reported
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
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ACADEMICS
General Catalog/Bulletin
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Undergraduate Majors
Accounting
Anatomy
Animal Physiology
Anthropology
Army JROTC/ROTC
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Art Teacher Education
Art/Art Studies, General
Astronomy
Athletic Training/Trainer
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language
Pathology/Pathologist
Dietetics/Dietitian
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Drawing
Ecology
Economics, General
Education, General
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Electrical, Electronic and Communications
Engineering Technology/Technician
Elementary Education and Teaching
English Language and Literature, General
Environmental Biology
Modern Languages
Music Management
Music Teacher Education
Music, General
Natural Sciences
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities
Management, General
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Philosophy
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
Behavioral Sciences
Biochemistry
Environmental Studies
Family and Consumer Economics and Related
Services, Other
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics
Teacher Education
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences,
General
Finance, General
Political Science and Government, General
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Law Studies
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and
Inspection, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
Chemistry, General
Child Development
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
Civil Engineering, General
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical
Technology/Technologist
Commercial and Advertising Art
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
Comparative Literature
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering, General
Corrections
Creative Writing
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Design and Applied Arts, Other
Developmental and Child Psychology
Fine/Studio Arts, General
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
Geology/Earth Science, General
German Language and Literature
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences,
Other
Health Teacher Education
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Information Science/Studies
International Business/Trade/Commerce
International Relations and Affairs
Journalism
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Mathematics, General
Mechanical Engineering
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
Pre-Veterinary Studies
Psychology, General
Public Administration
Public Health, General
Public Relations/Image Management
Real Estate
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Rhetoric and Composition
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher
Education
Sculpture
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Sciences, General
Social Studies Teacher Education
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
Urban Studies/Affairs
Voice and Opera
Women's Studies
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Most Popular Disciplines
Business/marketing, Health professions and related sciences,
Education
Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs
None
Special Programs
Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Studentdesigned major, Teacher certification, Internships, Semester at
sea
Study Abroad
Offered
Online Degrees
Not reported
CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required
Computer
Not required
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Not available
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ACADEMICS
FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION
Full-Time Faculty
444
Part-Time Faculty
317
Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree
Not reported
Regular Class Size
2-9 students: 10% of classes
10-19 students: 17% of classes
20-29 students: 34% of classes
30-39 students: 20% of classes
40-49 students: 8% of classes
50-99 students: 7% of classes
Over 100 students: 3% of classes
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
2-9 students: 17% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 27% of discussion sections/labs
20-29 students: 47% of discussion sections/labs
30-39 students: 7% of discussion sections/labs
40-49 students: 1% of discussion sections/labs
50-59 students: 1% of discussion sections/labs
Over 100 students: 0% of discussion sections/labs
ACADEMIC RESOURCES
Libraries
Library Available on Campus
Yes
Holdings
1,580,000
Computing
Computer Ownership
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Computers Available on Campus
900
Internet/E-mail Access
Not reported
ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Learning Disabled Students
Available
Services for Physically Disabled Students
Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually
impaired services, wheelchair access
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GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Science, Master of Music, Master of Science in Engineering, Master of
Business Administration, Master of Social Work, Master of Arts, Master of Public Administration, Master of Science in Nursing
Master's Programs of Study
Allied Health--General
Anthropology
Art Education
Art/Fine Arts
Astronomy
Automotive Engineering
Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
Business Administration and Management--General
Clinical Psychology
Communication Disorders
Communication--General
Community Health
English
English Education
English as a Second Language
Environmental Sciences
Ethnic Studies
Family Nurse Practitioner Studies
French
Gender Studies
Geographic Information Systems
Geography
Gerontology
Health Education
Music
Nursing--General
Physical Education
Physics
Psychology--General
Public Administration
Rehabilitation Counseling
School Psychology
Science Education
Secondary Education
Social Sciences Education
Social Work
Corporate and Organizational Communication
Counseling Psychology
Counselor Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Higher Education
History
Human Services
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Sociology
Spanish
Special Education
Statistics
Database Systems
Early Childhood Education
Education--General
Educational Leadership and Administration
Interdisciplinary Studies
Management Information Systems
Manufacturing Engineering
Marriage and Family Therapy
Student Affairs
Technical Communication
Theater
Urban Studies
Educational Media/Instructional Technology
Electrical Engineering
Elementary Education
Mathematics
Mathematics Education
Multilingual and Multicultural Education
Urban and Regional Planning
Women's Studies
Writing
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Doctoral Degrees Offered
Doctor of Nursing Practice, Doctor of Education, Doctor of Psychology
Doctoral Programs of Study
Allied Health--General
Clinical Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Counselor Education
Education--General
Family Nurse Practitioner Studies
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Marriage and Family Therapy
Nursing--General
Psychology--General
School Psychology
Student Affairs
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LIFE
LOCATION AND SETTING
Mankato Population
40,641
Nearest Metropolitan
Area
Minneapolis-St. Paul
Environment
Small city
Campus Size
303 acres
Weather
Temperature
2.8 average low in January, 78.8
average high in September
Rain
116 rainy days per year
Getting Around
Campus Map
Nearest Airport
85 mile(s) from campus in
Minneapolis-St. Paul
Nearest Bus Station
3 mile(s) from campus in Mankato
Nearest Train Station
80 mile(s) from campus in
Minneapolis
HOUSING
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed dorms, single student apartments, disabled student
housing, fraternity/sorority housing
Students in College Housing
85% of freshmen, 20% of all students
Housing Requirements
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
80%
Off-Campus Housing Assistance
SECURITY
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Other
Night Owl security program in residence halls, closed circuit
cameras in parking lots
PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Offered
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LIFE
SPORTS AND RECREATION
Intercollegiate Athletics
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division II
Mascot
School Colors
Intercollegiate Sports Offered
WOMEN
Sport
MEN
Offered
Scholarships Given
Baseball
Basketball
x
Cheerleading
x
Cross-Country Running
x
x
Offered
Scholarships Given
x
x
x
x
x
x
Football
x
x
x
x
Golf
x
x
x
x
Ice Hockey
x
x
x
x
Soccer
x
x
Softball
x
x
Swimming And Diving
x
x
Tennis
x
x
x
x
Track And Field
x
x
x
x
Volleyball
x
x
x
x
Wrestling
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CAMPUS
LIFE
SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued
Club Sports
Women's Club Sports
Men's Club Sports
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports
archery, basketball, bowling, fencing, football, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, racquetball, rock climbing,
sailing, skiing (downhill), soccer, softball, swimming and diving, table tennis, tennis, track and field,
volleyball, wrestling
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Activities and
Organizations
choral groups, concert band, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles,
music theatre, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra
Sororities
Fraternities
ROTC
Army ROTC offered on campus
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STUDENT BODY
Coeducational
Yes
All Undergraduates
13,459
Women
6,985 (51.9%)
Men
6,474 (48.1%)
Full-Time Undergraduates
11,412
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native
3.3% Asian
4.8% Black/African-American
3.5% Hispanic/Latino
2.6% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
82.5% White
3.0% Unknown
International Students
5.4% from 90 countries
Average Age
20
All Graduate Students
1,948
UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION
First-Year Students Returning
74.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
Not reported
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
Not reported
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
49.0%
AFTER GRADUATION
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Average Starting Salary
Not reported
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
11.3%
Disciplines Pursued
Not reported
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