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Minnesota State University - Mankato (msu)
- South Rd and Ellis Ave
- Mankato, MN 56001
- OPEID College Code: 00236000
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- General Phone: (507) 389-1866
- President: Richard Davenport
- Website: www.mnsu.edu

- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Remote Town
- Student Enrollment: 14,515
- College Alias: msu
- College Mascot: Mavericks

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Must Complete Preparation at Another Institution Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - msu Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Comprehensive
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.mnsu.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $20.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $40.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,753 | 3,364 | 6,117 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 2,400 (87%) | 3,078 (91%) | 5,478 (90%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,112 (46%) | 1,248 (41%) | 2,360 (43%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | - | - |
| ACT ® Exam | 2,243 | 95% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | - | - |
| SAT ® Math | - | - |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 20 | 24 |
| ACT ® English | 18 | 23 |
| ACT ® Math | 18 | 24 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: msu Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 86%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 72% | 20% | 30% | 35% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,945 | $3,478 | $2,352 | $2,599 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.1% |
| Number in Default | 55 | 38 | 58 |
| Number in Repayment | 3,788 | 3,378 | 2,710 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $6,050 | $5,840 | $5,402 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $12,112 | $11,668 | $10,750 |
| Books and Supplies | $820 | $826 | $820 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,354 | $5,099 | $4,874 |
| Other Expenses | $2,540 | $2,522 | $2,538 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,356 | $4,910 | $4,908 |
| Other Expenses | $2,540 | $2,522 | $2,538 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,540 | $2,522 | $2,538 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $14,764 | $14,287 | $13,634 |
| Out of State | $20,826 | $20,115 | $18,982 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $14,766 | $14,098 | $13,668 |
| Out of State | $20,828 | $19,926 | $19,016 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $9,410 | $9,188 | $8,760 |
| Out of State | $15,472 | $15,016 | $14,108 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 14,515 Undergraduate: 12,816 Graduate: 1,699
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 6,852 Female: 7,663
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 6,190 Female: 6,626
- Graduate Gender Male: 662 Female: 1,037
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 12,089 Part-Time: 2,426
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 11,528 Part-Time: 1,288
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 561 Part-Time: 1,138
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 494 | 3% |
| American Indian | 68 | 0.5% |
| Black | 489 | 3% |
| Asian | 329 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 180 | 1% |
| White | 11,993 | 83% |
| Unknown | 962 | 7% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 387 | 3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 4,009 | 28% |
| Ages 20-21 | 4,071 | 28% |
| Ages 22-24 | 3,290 | 23% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,269 | 9% |
| Ages 30-34 | 461 | 3% |
| Ages 35-39 | 272 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 343 | 2% |
| Ages 50-65 | 152 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 17 | 0.1% |
| Age Uknown | 244 | 2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,608 | 1,278 | 330 |
| Faculty Status | 763 | 504 | 259 |
| Tenured Faculty | 280 | 280 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 763 | 504 | 259 |
| Primarily Instruction | 763 | 504 | 259 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 40 | 40 | - |
| Other Professionals | 397 | 359 | 38 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 408 | 375 | 33 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 211 | 189 | 22 |
| Skilled Crafts | 34 | 33 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 121 | 118 | 3 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $64,118 (504) | $67,674 (289) | $59,338 (215) |
| Professor | $78,409 (162) | $80,232 (115) | $73,948 (47) |
| Associate Professor | $63,248 (122) | $65,155 (67) | $60,925 (55) |
| Assistant Professor | $55,807 (193) | $57,302 (97) | $54,297 (96) |
| Instructor | $41,706 (27) | $40,733 (10) | $42,279 (17) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $64,118 (504) | $67,674 (289) | $59,338 (215) |
| Professor | $78,409 (162) | $80,232 (115) | $73,948 (47) |
| Associate Professor | $63,248 (122) | $65,155 (67) | $60,925 (55) |
| Assistant Professor | $55,807 (193) | $57,302 (97) | $54,297 (96) |
| Instructor | $41,706 (27) | $40,733 (10) | $42,279 (17) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,746,583 | $907,955 | $838,628 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 52% | 48% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 632 | 315 | 317 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 560 | 282 | 278 |
| Baseball | 34 | 34 | - |
| Basketball | 31 | 15 | 16 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 203 | 80 | 123 |
| Football | 91 | 91 | - |
| Golf | 25 | 13 | 12 |
| Ice Hockey | 50 | 27 | 23 |
| Soccer | 29 | - | 29 |
| Softball | 19 | - | 19 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 66 | 20 | 46 |
| Tennis | 30 | 8 | 22 |
| Volleyball | 19 | - | 19 |
| Wrestling | 27 | 27 | - |
| Bowling | 8 | - | 8 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $67,325 | $45,693 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $31,363 | $22,041 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 54 | 27 | 27 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 9 | 3 | 6 |
| Head Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| Football | 9 | 9 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 8 | - |
| Golf | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Ice Hockey | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Soccer | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Wrestling | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Bowling | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 80%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 58%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 50% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 51% |
| Female | 50% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | - |
| American Indian | 75% |
| Black | 8% |
| Asian | 36% |
| Hispanic | 46% |
| White | 57% |
| Unknown | 47% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 18% |
| 5 Years | 43% |
| 6 Years | 50% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 23 | 15 |
| Liquor Related | 134 | 155 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 18 | 5 |
| Liquor Related | 72 | 92 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 3 |
| Non-Forcible Rape | 1 | 1 |
| Burglary | 13 | 13 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 3 |
| Arson | 4 | 2 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 2 |
| Non-Forcible Rape | 1 | 1 |
| Burglary | 12 | 7 |
| Arson | 3 | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
