More selective than 34% of Minnesota colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Minnesota State University-Mankato over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Minnesota State University-Mankato SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Minnesota State University-Mankato is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT composite | 21 | 25 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Minnesota State University-Mankato admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 88% | — | — | 21–25 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 91% | — | — | 22–25 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Minnesota State University-Mankato compared with other Minnesota colleges?
Minnesota State University-Mankato has the 24th-lowest acceptance rate of 36 Minnesota colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Martin Luther College | 87% | 72% | $18,463 |
| 21 | Hamline University | 88% | 60% | $20,744 |
| 22 | Bethel University | 88% | 71% | $28,556 |
| 23 | University of Minnesota-Crookston | 88% | 50% | $12,212 |
| 24 | Minnesota State University-Mankato | 88% | 54% | $19,139 |
| 25 | University of Minnesota-Duluth | 89% | 65% | $18,743 |
| 26 | Saint Johns University | 91% | 75% | $25,672 |
| 27 | College of Saint Benedict | 92% | 77% | $26,640 |
| 28 | St Catherine University | 92% | 61% | $19,764 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Minnesota colleges →
Who enrolls at Minnesota State University-Mankato
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Minnesota State University-Mankato admissions questions
What is the Minnesota State University-Mankato acceptance rate?
Minnesota State University-Mankato accepts 88% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 8,196 of 8,974 applicants were admitted.
Does Minnesota State University-Mankato require the SAT or ACT?
Minnesota State University-Mankato considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
How many admitted students enroll at Minnesota State University-Mankato?
29% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (2,407 of 8,196).
Is Minnesota State University-Mankato getting harder to get into?
Minnesota State University-Mankato accepted 88% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 91% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Minnesota State University-Mankato overview