Minnesota State University-Mankato
Mankato, MNPublicRank 1473 of 1,732Traditional rank 964 of 1,156
Freshman grant vs later years
Average grant per recipient, IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Averages across all recipients, not a prediction for one student. Continuing students include transfers and part-time students. Data is about two years old. How this is calculated.
Average net price by family income (2022-23)
| Family income | Avg net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $11,920 |
| $30–48k | $12,568 |
| $48–75k | $15,200 |
| $75–110k | $19,870 |
| $110k+ | $21,860 |
First-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Published cost (IPEDS)
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2022-23 | $9,444 |
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2023-24 | $9,490 |
| Change | $46 (+0.5%) |
| Tuition and fees (out-of-state), 2023-24 | $18,860 |
| On-campus room and board, 2023-24 | $11,224 |
Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, academic years 2022-23 and 2023-24.
Latest published cost (state report)
| Annual tuition (30 credits) | $10,860 |
Source: Minnesota State, www.minnstate.edu.
Tuition and fees trend (in-state)
Published tuition and required fees, +16.0% from first to last year shown. Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics 2021-22 and 2023-24 files.
Average net price trend
Average net price for first-time, full-time students receiving grant aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Outcomes and aid profile
| Bachelor's graduation rate within 6 years | 54% |
| Full-time freshman retention (return for year 2) | 80% |
| Freshmen receiving Pell Grants | 22% |
| Freshmen taking federal loans | 56% |
| Average federal loan (freshmen who borrow) | $5,531 |
| Aid drop one year earlier (2021-22) | −$625 |
Sources: IPEDS Graduation Rates 2023 (DRVGR), Fall Enrollment 2023 (retention), SFA 2022-23 and 2021-22. "Freshmen" = first-time, full-time undergraduates.
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Similar colleges
| College | Freshman grant | Drop |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota State University Moorhead | $6,117 | −$333 |
| University of Minnesota-Duluth | $6,833 | −$1,390 |
| Bemidji State University | $7,052 | −$399 |
| Winona State University | $4,499 | −$1,755 |
| Saint Cloud State University | $7,348 | $748 |
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