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Minneapolis, MN · Mankato, MN
| Walden University | Minnesota State University-Mankato | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $33,817/yr | $19,139/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $32,652/yr | $12,339/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $20,834 | $21,106 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $34,983/yr | $12,750/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | No data reported | $15,137/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | No data reported | $18,921/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | No data reported | $22,798/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $221/mo | $224/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | No data reported | $12,420/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $17,820/yr | $12,420/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $900/yr | $800/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | No data reported | $2,656/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $35,358/yr | $23,995/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $12,762/yr | $9,572/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $12,762/yr | $18,942/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 55% | 21% |
| Students taking federal loans | 69% | 40% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | No data reported | 88% |
| SAT average | No data reported | 1150 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 21–25 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 20–24 · Math 19–25 |
| Admissions data from | No data reported | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | No data reported | 8,974 |
| Students accepted | No data reported | 8,196 |
| Students who enrolled | No data reported | 2,407 |
| Accepted students who enroll | No data reported | 29% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | No data reported | 5% |
| High-school GPA | No data reported | Required |
| High-school transcript | No data reported | Required |
| Essay | No data reported | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | No data reported | Not considered |
| Class rank | No data reported | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | No data reported | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | No data reported | Not considered |
| Work experience | No data reported | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | No data reported | Required |
| Other admission tests | No data reported | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | No data reported | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Open admission (everyone qualified gets in) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | No data reported | 54% |
| Freshmen who come back | No data reported | 80% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $42,810/yr | $56,922/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $22,490–$68,123 | $40,047–$77,949 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 32% | 58% |
| White students graduating | No data reported | 57% |
| Black students graduating | No data reported | 39% |
| Hispanic students graduating | No data reported | 45% |
| Asian students graduating | No data reported | 39% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $50,657/yr | $50,098/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 75% | 79% |
| Graduate on time | No data reported | 35% |
| Pell students who graduate | No data reported | 47% |
| First-gen students who finish | 33% | 49% |
| Low-income students who finish | 20% | 44% |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 29% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $47,015/yr | $53,926/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 31% · Education 21% · Public Administration & Social Service 21% | Business, Management & Marketing 23% · Health Professions 19% · Liberal Arts & General Studies 8% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 31% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 23% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Education — 21% of degrees | Health Professions — 19% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Public Administration & Social Service — 21% of degrees | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 8% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 12% of degrees | Education — 6% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Psychology — 9% of degrees | Psychology — 5% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Computer and Information Sciences, General — $125,626/yr | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $107,540/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 0.7% | 13% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 9,136 | 11,703 |
| Students per professor | 31 : 1 | 21 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 40,297 | 1,838 |
| Average professor pay | $7,406/mo | $11,257/mo |
| Full-time professors | 11% | 72% |
| Fully online | Yes — fully online | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $29,738 | $68,513 |
| Setting | City (large) | City (small) |
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Mankato, MN |
| Region | Plains | Plains |
| Founded | 1970 | 1868 |
| Public or private | For-profit | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 0.1% | 9.1% |
| Men | 14% | 45% |
| Women | 86% | 55% |
| White students | 39% | 71% |
| Black students | 42% | 6.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 9.6% | 6.2% |
| Asian students | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Two or more races | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Other / not reported | 4.5% | 0.9% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 51% | 24% |
| Part-time students | 74% | 14% |
| Students age 25+ | 90% | 11% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $3,101/yr | $9,227/yr |
| Endowment | No data reported | $80.6M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | No — no campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | No data reported | 2,889 |
| Required to live on campus | No data reported | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | No data reported | $7,874/yr |
| Meal plan charge | No data reported | $3,350/yr |
| Meal plan offered | No | Yes |
| Meals per week | No data reported | 21 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Quarter | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | Yes | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | No | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | No | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | No data reported | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | No intercollegiate athletics reported | NCAA Division II with football |
| Football team | No data reported | Yes |
| Varsity teams | No data reported | 16 |
| Student athletes | No data reported | 635 |
| Athletic scholarships | No data reported | $3.5M |
| Athletics budget | No data reported | $19.2M |
| Athletics revenue | No data reported | $19.2M |
| Recruiting spend | No data reported | $190,345 |
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 and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.