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Mankato, MN · Saint Paul, MN
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | Metropolitan State University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $19,139/yr | $16,863/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $12,339/yr | $15,238/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $21,106 | $17,100 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $12,750/yr | $16,656/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $15,137/yr | $16,659/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $18,921/yr | $18,994/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $22,798/yr | $21,905/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $224/mo | $181/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $12,420/yr | No data reported |
| Room & board (off campus) | $12,420/yr | $15,864/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $800/yr | $1,500/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,656/yr | No data reported |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $23,995/yr | $25,172/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $9,572/yr | $9,840/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $18,942/yr | $9,840/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 21% | 48% |
| Students taking federal loans | 40% | 31% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 88% | 99% |
| SAT average | 1150 | 1020 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 21–25 | 16–21 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 20–24 · Math 19–25 | English 12–23 · Math 15–21 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 8,974 | 542 |
| Students accepted | 8,196 | 523 |
| Students who enrolled | 2,407 | 158 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 29% | 30% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 5% | 8% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Not considered |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 54% | 44% |
| Freshmen who come back | 80% | 68% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $56,922/yr | $64,705/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $40,047–$77,949 | $44,236–$89,487 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 58% | 58% |
| White students graduating | 57% | 65% |
| Black students graduating | 39% | 24% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 45% | 0% |
| Asian students graduating | 39% | 49% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $50,098/yr | $54,828/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 79% | 79% |
| Graduate on time | 35% | 27% |
| Pell students who graduate | 47% | 41% |
| First-gen students who finish | 49% | 52% |
| Low-income students who finish | 44% | 50% |
| Students who transfer out | 29% | 36% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $53,926/yr | $59,836/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 23% · Health Professions 19% · Liberal Arts & General Studies 8% | Business, Management & Marketing 25% · Computer & Information Sciences 18% · Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 10% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 23% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 25% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Health Professions — 19% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 18% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 8% of degrees | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 10% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Education — 6% of degrees | Health Professions — 10% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Psychology — 5% of degrees | Psychology — 8% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $107,540/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $77,421/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 13% | 22% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 11,703 | 5,616 |
| Students per professor | 21 : 1 | 15 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 1,838 | 756 |
| Average professor pay | $11,257/mo | $11,336/mo |
| Full-time professors | 72% | 35% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $68,513 | $28,315 |
| Setting | City (small) | City (large) |
| Location | Mankato, MN | Saint Paul, MN |
| Region | Plains | Plains |
| Founded | 1868 | 1971 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Men | 45% | 43% |
| Women | 55% | 57% |
| White students | 71% | 33% |
| Black students | 6.2% | 35% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 6.2% | 8.2% |
| Asian students | 3.2% | 16% |
| Two or more races | 3.7% | 4.8% |
| Other / not reported | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 24% | 37% |
| Part-time students | 14% | 48% |
| Students age 25+ | 11% | 54% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $9,227/yr | $7,600/yr |
| Endowment | $80.6M | $9.7M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | No — no campus housing |
| Beds in campus housing | 2,889 | No data reported |
| Required to live on campus | No | No data reported |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $7,874/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan charge | $3,350/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | No |
| Meals per week | 21 meals/week | No data reported |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | No |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | No |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | No data reported |
| College sports level | NCAA Division II with football | No intercollegiate athletics reported |
| Football team | Yes | No data reported |
| Varsity teams | 16 | No data reported |
| Student athletes | 635 | No data reported |
| Athletic scholarships | $3.5M | No data reported |
| Athletics budget | $19.2M | No data reported |
| Athletics revenue | $19.2M | No data reported |
| Recruiting spend | $190,345 | No data reported |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.