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2023 Best Graduate Schools - Public Universities
2023 Best Graduate Schools - Minnesota

Minnesota State University Mankato

Minnesota State University Mankato is a public college located in Mankato, Minnesota, and has been named one of the 250 Best Graduate Schools. Tuition for in-state full-time graduate students at MSU Mankato is $8,506. Tuition for out-of-state full-time graduate students is $8,506. The college offers Master’s degrees in 73 different degree areas, with 16 Master’s degrees offered online. MSU Mankato enrolls 1,956 graduate students, with 66% part-time students, 34% online students, and 17% hybrid students.

Overview

School Type

Website: www.mnsu.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Online degrees:Yes
  • Career services:No
  • Weekend/Evening classes:No
  • Credit for life experiences:No
  • On-Campus day care:No
  • Online library services:Yes
  • Remedial services:No
  • Master's degrees:Yes
  • Post-master's certificates:Yes
  • Doctorate Degrees:Yes

Demographics

Graduate students
669 full-time
1,287 part-time
  • Online and distance education graduate students:662
  • Graduate students doing hybrid learning:338
  • Out-of-state online graduate students:109
  • Online students
    34%
  • Male/Female
    32% / 68%

Cost

In-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$8,506
Out-of-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$8,506
  • Application fee:$40
  • In-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$802
  • In-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$473
  • Out-of-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$802
  • Out-of-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$473
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Outcomes

Master's degrees awarded in most recent year.
587 master's

Military & Veteran

Number of graduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
10 students
  • Percentage of graduate students receiving post 9/11 GI Bill benefits:1%
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
  • Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes
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