School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a large town (in Mankato, MN). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree.

Contacting the School

South Rd And Ellis Ave
Mankato, MN 56001
Main Phone: (507) 389-6767
Web Site: www.mnsu.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 12,310 (full-time equivalent) students. 98.4% of students attend full-time, while 1.6% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 984 male students and 1,090 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 47.4% of the student body, while females made up 52.6%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (1)%, Hispanic (1)%, and Asian (1)%.

School Selectivity

Degree Levels

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Certificate, Post-Bachelor's
• Master's Degree
• Certificate, Post-Master's

Degree Programs

Architecture

• Urban And Regional Planning

• Cultural And Ethnic Studies

• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Finance
• International Business
• Marketing

• Journalism

• Computer And Information Sciences
• Computer Science

• Curriculum And Instruction
• Educational Administration
• Educational Materials And Instructional Media
• General Education
• Special Education
• Student Services And Counseling
• Teacher
• Vocational Teaching

• Computer Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• General Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering

• Construction Technology
• Electronic And Computer Technology
• Industrial Equipment Technology
• Mechanical Engineering Technology

• Creative Writing
• General English Language
• Rhetoric And Speech

• Natural Resources Conservation

• Communication Disorders And Speech Pathology
• Community Health
• Dental Laboratory And Dental Hygienist
• Medical Laboratory Technician
• Mental Health
• Nursing
• Rehabilitation Training

• Anthropology
• Economics
• Geography
• Government And Political Science
• History
• International Relations
• Social Sciences
• Sociology
• Urban Studies

• Family Development
• General Home Economics

• Liberal Arts

• Gerontology
• Other Interdisciplinary Studies

• Facility Management
• Health And Fitness

• Biochemistry
• Biology

• Romance Language And Literature

• Mathematics

• Drama And Theater Arts
• Fine Arts
• Music

• Philosophy

• Astronomy
• Chemistry
• Other Physical Sciences
• Physics

• Criminal Justice

• Clinical Psychology
• General Psychology
• Industrial Psychology

• Public Administration
• Social Work

• Air Transport

School Accreditation

Minnesota State Unversity-Mankato reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Minnesota State Unversity-Mankato is accredited regionally by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NCACHE). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Minnesota State Unversity-Mankato belongs to the following athletic conferences:

• North Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Remedial assistance
• AP credits
• Distance learning options
• Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

• ROTC
• Student employment services
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates
• On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• Secondary school rank is required.
• Secondary school record is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• A college preparatory program is required.
• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

• High-school GPA is neither required nor recommended.
• Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.