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$9,572
per year
In-State Tuition
71%
Acceptance Rate
54%
Graduation Rate
80%
Retention Rate
Minnesota State University Mankato is a public four-year institution in Mankato, MN. Programs offered include Nursing, Business Administration, Psychology, Marketing and Biology.
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33 of 33 CLEP exams accepted
Healthcare & Medicine
Major: Clinical Laboratory Science
Major: Clinical Laboratory Science
Technology & Computer Science
Business & Finance
Engineering
Major: Automotive Engineering Technology
Law & Criminal Justice
Social Services & Nonprofit
Major: Substance Abuse Counseling
Arts & Communications
Digital Media & Content
Trades & Skilled Labor
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A program combining two or more fields into one course of study. NCES CIP 30.0000 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General".
Multi- and interdisciplinary programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 30.9999 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other".
A broad program across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, most often taken as a transfer degree into a bachelor's program. NCES CIP 24.0101 "Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies".
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Sports
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Men’s teams
8
Women’s teams
Team Sports(7)
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Ice Hockey
Individual Sports(2)
Tennis
Golf
Aquatic Sports(1)
Swimming and Diving
Combat Sports(1)
Wrestling
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Application Requirements
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Minnesota State Mankato gives automatic Maverick awards of $750-$1,250 per year for a 3.5+ GPA, plus a competitive Presidential Scholarship.
Maverick Scholarship (4.0+ GPA)
Automatic$1,250 per year
Renewable: 3.0 collegiate GPA
Automatic; no separate application. Must be admitted by February 15, 2027.
For a high school GPA of 4.0 or higher; you receive only the award for your band.
Maverick Scholarship (3.75-3.99 GPA)
Automatic$1,000 per year
Renewable: 3.0 collegiate GPA
Automatic; no separate application. Must be admitted by February 15, 2027.
For a high school GPA of 3.75-3.99; you receive only the award for your band.
Maverick Scholarship (3.5-3.74 GPA)
Automatic$750 per year
Renewable: 3.0 collegiate GPA
Automatic; no separate application. Must be admitted by February 15, 2027.
For a high school GPA of 3.5-3.74; you receive only the award for your band.
Presidential Scholarship
Competitive$20,000 total · $5,000 per year for four years
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable
Apply in Scholarship Finder by January 15; essay and interview required.
Eligible with a top 10% class rank OR a 3.8+ GPA.
Students: add profile GPA and scores to check.
Requirements change yearly; colleges may recalculate GPAs. Confirm requirements and deadlines with the college.
College scholarship pageChecked Oct 30, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$12,339
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$56,922
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,106
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Aug 2026
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 8 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 8 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP English Literature Literature & Humanities | 8 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Financial Accounting Accounting | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
Mankato, Minnesota
Blue Earth County
Control
Public
Programs Listed
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