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$9,572
per year
In-State Tuition
71%
Acceptance Rate
54%
Graduation Rate
80%
Retention Rate
MSU Mankato is southern Minnesota's comprehensive university offering programs in nursing, business, engineering technology, education, and human services.
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5 exams
15 credits
$4,786 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$7,658 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$13,401 saved
33 of 33 CLEP exams accepted · Up to $54,560potential savings
Technology & Computer Science
Healthcare & Medicine
Major: Clinical Laboratory Science
Major: Clinical Laboratory Science
Business & Finance
Digital Media & Content
Arts & Communications
Law & Criminal Justice
Social Services & Nonprofit
Major: Substance Abuse Counseling
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
6
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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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
CLEP Savings at Minnesota State University Mankato
Each 3-credit CLEP exam (~$97) replaces approximately $319 in tuition.
5 exams
15 credits
Save $4,786
8 exams
24 credits
Save $7,658
14 exams
42 credits
Save $13,401
Verified Aug 2026
5 exams
15 credits
$4,786 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$7,658 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$13,401 saved
| 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
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