College Profile: Minnesota State University, Mankato

Minnesota State University, Mankato is a public, 4-year university just 45 minutes away from Owatonna.  It is a part of the MnSCU (Minnesota State Colleges and Universities) system and offers Bachelor’s degrees, Master’s degrees, and Ph.Ds.

Admissions

To apply for admission to Minnesota State University, Mankato, you will first need to complete their application, either online or on paper.  There is a $20 application fee.  You will also need to submit your high school transcript through Docufide (you can pick up instructions on how to submit your transcript in the Career Center) as well as your ACT test scores.  Your ACT test scores should be on your transcript, but you may also request for them to be sent directly to MSU-Mankato from the ACT website.  If you have taken any courses for college credit, you will also need to submit your official college transcripts.

Minnesota State University, Mankato has some criteria for guaranteed admission.  If you rank in the top 50% of your high school class and have met the College Preparation Requirements (see below), you are automatically admitted to Minnesota State University, Mankato.  Students who do not rank in the top 50% of their class but have an ACT score of 21 or better, have met the College Preparation Requirements, and have a satisfactory class rank will also be admitted to Minnesota State University, Mankato.  If students do not meet the admission requirements outlined above, their file will be reviewed for college preparation coursework, grade point average, probability of success, academic progression, class rank, and ACT scores.

The College Preparation Requirements are as follows:

• 4 years of English
• 3 years of math (including two years of algebra and one year of geometry)
• 3 years of science (including biology and physical science; all courses should have a lab component)
• 3 years of social studies (including one course in US history and one course in geography)
• 2 years of the same world language
• 1 year of world culture or arts (world culture courses include classes that teach about other cultures or provide a global perspective; arts courses include music, drama, visual arts, or art survey courses)

Academics

Minnesota State University, Mankato has over 150 programs of study for you to choose from, including more common majors such as Nursing, Education, Management, and Psychology to more unique majors such as Aviation, Food Science Technology, Dental Hygiene, and Scandinavian Studies.  You can view a comprehensive list of Minnesota State University, Mankato’s majors here.

Athletics

At Minnesota State University, Mankato, there are many different intercollegiate athletic opportunities.  Men’s teams include baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, hockey, track and field, and wrestling.  Women’s teams include basketball, cross country, golf, hockey, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field, and volleyball.

Student Life

Minnesota State University, Mankato has an energetic campus environment that includes over 200 student groups, intramural sports, religious organizations, leadership groups, and special interest groups.  Additionally, there are 9 fraternities and 4 sororities at Minnesota State University, Mankato as well.  Students have the opportunity to live in the residence halls on campus for their freshman (and sometimes sophomore) year, which provides another way for students to get involved on campus.  Certainly, there is something for everyone at Minnesota State University, Mankato!