Minnesota State University Mankato: Rankings, Courses, Admissions, Tuition Fee, Cost of Attendance & Scholarships

A public university in Mankato, USA, Minnesota State University was founded as Minnesota Normal School with only 27 students to cater to and received its university status in 1975. The institute is a regarded organization in the USA that offers more than 220 degree programs on both graduate and undergraduate level through six academic colleges.

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International students from over 97 countries come to study at the university. It is best known for its undergraduate research and is recognized as one of the top 20 by the Council on Undergraduate Research among US universities. Minnesota State University admissions observed an acceptance of around 63% against some 10,349 applications that were received. Nearly 35% of these students enrolled in various programs at the institute The institute also offers 124 million USD as scholarships in US, grants, work study, etc. for its applicants to ensure a fair chance at quality education for all.

Minnesota State University Rankings

#79 in Regional Universities West by US News Rankings
#34 in Best College in Veterans by US News Rankings
#69 in Best Value Schools by US News Rankings
#600 in US College Rankings by THE

Highlights

Type of University	Public
Campus Setting	Urban
Location	Mankato, Minnesota
Official Website	mankato.mnsu.edu
Establishment Year	1868
Faculty Members	700
Total Students Enrollment (2018-19)	14,000
No. of International Students	1,300

Minnesota State University Campus and Accomodation

Minnesota State University faces the Minnesota River Valley and is located 85 miles southwest of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. The campus facilities at university are listed below..

The university offers recreational options for students on campus. Intramural Sports and Sports Club contributes to fitness and wellness aspects of student life.
Minnesota State University has ample of services on campus like bookstore, computer store, copy shops, campus security, counseling centre, dental clinic, dining services, and the like.
On the campus of the university, over 200 students’ organizations operate for cultural activities and student welfare. Homecoming, Leadership U, Accounting Club, and African Student Association are few such clubs.
There is an LGBT center dedicated to providing a peaceful environment and support for the LGBT student community.
The campus provides an array of services like Student Financial Services, University Scheduling and Conference Services, Counseling Centre, Student Health Services, Academic Computer Center(ACC) and Career Development Centre.

Minnesota State University Accommodation

MSM has both on-campus and off-campus housing but nearly 80% of students live off-campus within 2 miles of campus. Minnesota State University has five residential halls to accommodate students- Crawford, McElroy, Julia Sears, Preska and Stadium Heights.

Students can choose from basic rooms, renovated rooms, semi-suites and apartments. Apartments accommodate 3-5 students.
The room facilities depend on the type of room one is opting for. In basic rooms, students have a sink and shelf in their room and share a community bathroom. Semi-suites have air conditioner, sink and private bathroom as well as shower. Renovated rooms have an updated closet in addition to the basic room facilities. Apartments are fully furnished with bathrooms, laundry and air conditioning.
The rate chart for different kind of rooms is as follows-

Room Type	Monthly rent(USD)
Basic single	923
Renovated single	1,015
Single in 3-person apartment	917
Double semi-suite	884
Basic double	689

Following table illustrates the details about on-campus residential halls:

Hall	No. of Students Accommodated	Average Cost (USD/Year)
Crawford C Hall	725	6,031- 6,636
McElroy G Hall	750	6,031- 6,636
Julia A. Sears Hall	620	7,661 - 9,960
Margaret R. Preska Hall	500	6,636 - 9,960

University governed Stadium Heights Living is located 2 blocks from campus accommodating 375 residents and charges are 6,636 USD - 8,031 USD/year. Also, the university provides separate off-campus listings and rates, so that students can choose and decide comfortable and suitable property.

Minnesota State University Programs

The MNSU offers an array of program and courses ranging from formal undergraduate and graduate programs to non-degree seeking programs.

MNSU has wide area of field study from 130 majors including 13 pre-professional programs, 85 masters &doctoral programs, 50 online courses and 66 specialized accreditation recognition programs.
These programs are specified into 6 specific colleges and is accredited by 26 national and regional accrediting agencies including the Higher Learning Commission, American Association of Women University, American Board of Engineering and Technology, Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, and National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
The Aviation and Airport Management programs is one of the renowned programs offered by MNSU that is nationally accredited and is the leading choice of many aspiring students at MNSU.
The online programs offered are usually preferred by professional individuals advancing their career.
The University is one of its own offering non-degree seeking graduate study to individuals wanting to complete their education without formally applying for any programs.
However, it is limited to US citizens only and international students are not eligible for this program.
The university also provides various programs to international and domestic students by partnering with international universities.

Some of the top prgrams with Tuition fees are tabulated below.

Program name	Tuition fee(1-11 credits, per credit)
Master of Social Work	501.9 USD
Master of Business Administration	675.60 USD
Professional Science Master’s	711.85 USD
Master of Communication Sciences and Disorders	491.10 USD

Minnesota State University Application Process

The appli ation process for interantaional stduents securing admission at the university is listed below.
Application Portal: Online application
Application Fee: 20 USD for undergraduate application and 40 USD for graduate application.
Basic Admission Requirements:

Official academic transcripts
Records of diplomas and certificates
Test results (if applicable)
Passport ID page copy
Financial documentation (bank statement, loan approval or scholarship/financial guarantee)
International financial form
Proof of registration with EducationUSA (only Nigerian applicants)

Minnesota State University Cost of Attendance

An average distribution of expenses in the form of an estimated budget for international students looking to study in the US when enrolled at the institute has been compiled below. The tuition rate of undergraduate programs at Minnesota State University depends on the place to which the student belongs.

Area of expenditure	Rate(USD/year)
Tuition and Fees	16,984
Campus housing and meals	10,078
Other Living Expenses	3,020
Total	30,082

Minnesota State University Scholarships/Financial Aid

Minnesota State University offers financial assistance in the form of loans, grants, work study and scholarships for international students to study in the USA. Students can opt for either federal or other loan options to finance their education. These loans are available at very low interest rates. Grants such as Federal Pell Grant, MN State Grant, MN Teacher Candidate Grant and the like can also be availed. These grants are need based and require a student to demonstrate financial need.

Some awards offered by the institute are as mentioned below.

International Maverick Scholarship that waives of 5,000 USD from yearly tuition fee is given to students who have cumulative GPA of 3.0 and have completed six community projects each academic year.
The Gladys B Olson International Student Endowed Scholarship is awarded to a full-time student who has completed two semesters at Minnesota State University and has a GPA of 3.20 or more.
Cultural Contribution Scholarship: This scholarship scheme waives off averagely 7,000 USD worth of tuition fees per academic year for international students subject to the following criteria:
Maintain valid F-1 OR J-1 immigration status
Term GPA of 2.5 or cumulative MSU GPA of 3.0
Completion of 12 credits each semester
Complete required number of contribution hours

Work While You Study

Students are provided with various employment opportunities at MSM during their course of study. F-1 student visa permits international students to work on-campus. However, F-1 visa status needs to be maintained for employment benefits.

On-campus employment includes:

Jobs like teaching assistant, library student worker, painter, parking attendant, etc. at MSM department and offices
Working for a firm that provides services to students at the campus like Sodexo, WellsFargo, etc.

The students are allowed to work part-time (20 hours or less per week) during regular semesters and full-time (20 hours or more per week) between semesters and during the annual vacation.

Minnesota State University Alumni Network

The University reserved multiple discounts for its alumni members and some of them are listed below.

Avail discounts at listed hotels and retailers.
Attend career fairs and get career services lifelong.
Get insurance discounts through Liberty Mutual, and Meyer and Associates.
Access Minnesota Library resources.
Get the subscription to ‘The Today Magazine’, which is an official alumni magazine of Minnesota State University.
Get discounted tuition rates for yourself and your children.
Through Minnesota State University, alumni have the opportunity of availing travel discounts.
Attend events and reunions in order to network more.

Notable Alumni

Tim Walz- Governor of Minnesota.
Melissa Peterman- Actress.
Travis Morin- Former American hockey player.

Minnesota State University Placements

At MNSU, students are empowered to foster and develop skills and resources with the expert guidance of faculty and team members of MNSU that helps them start their career. The career development center at MNSU offers services and resources along with their expertise to students helping them land their right job/placement.

From career-advising to career-counselling to career assistance, the team is a valuable asset to students looking to forward their career.
The University’s aviation program partners with both Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines to provide students with job opportunities immediately upon graduation.
Along with this, the university also hosts career fairs and events and supports the community by providing them with young and fresh student talents in return of their partnership.
Due to pandemic situation, the university is hosting virtual fair to compensate the students.
The events are also sometimes in partnerships with government and non-profit organizations.
MNSU also has designed a special job search book for students looking to prepare for their career after education.
The handbook includes all the detail from resume formats, reference letters, formal application letter and much more.
Since getting an educational degree is an important investment in one’s future, it is important to know the monetary value of the degree.

A glance at Minnesota graduates and alumni working as professional in various sectors along with their average salary/year.