by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 12,938 undergraduates in 2020, Minnesota State Mankato is a large, public university located in Mankato, Minnesota. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Minnesota State Mankato offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Minnesota State Mankato can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Minnesota State Mankato Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 5.0% of the student population at Minnesota State Mankato. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Minnesota State Mankato Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Minnesota State Mankato does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Minnesota State Mankato Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Minnesota State Mankato for Veterans Guide.
Minnesota State Mankato offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Minnesota State Mankato has a comparatively large, student body. There were 12,938 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 10,526 (81.4%). Part-time attendance was 2,412 (18.6%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 10,526 | 2,412 | 12,938 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Minnesota State Mankato is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Minnesota State Mankato #968 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Minnesota State Mankato by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Minnesota State Mankato Diversity Guide.
Minnesota State Mankato has a total of 595 student athletes, 287 men and 308 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $9,798,336 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $9,798,336 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Minnesota State University - Mankato Athletics