Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $23,995. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for Minnesota residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $9,572 | $18,942 |
| Housing & meals | $11,224 | $11,224 |
| Books & supplies | $1,042 | $1,042 |
| Personal & travel | $2,672 | $2,672 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$515 | −$515 |
| Total cost of attendance | $23,995 | $33,365 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Minnesota State University-Mankato net price compared with other Minnesota colleges
Minnesota State University-Mankato has the 17th-lowest average net price of 37 Minnesota colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Minnesota State University Moorhead | $17,997 | 57% | $50,527 |
| 14 | Concordia University-Saint Paul | $18,462 | 46% | $59,871 |
| 15 | Martin Luther College | $18,463 | 72% | $47,491 |
| 16 | University of Minnesota-Duluth | $18,743 | 65% | $62,616 |
| 17 | Minnesota State University-Mankato | $19,139 | 54% | $56,922 |
| 18 | St Catherine University | $19,764 | 61% | $59,282 |
| 19 | Bethany Lutheran College | $20,148 | 55% | $46,110 |
| 20 | Hamline University | $20,744 | 60% | $61,106 |
| 21 | Gustavus Adolphus College | $22,900 | 77% | $65,607 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Minnesota colleges →
Why Minnesota State University-Mankato costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | 88% | $19,139 | 54% | $56,922 | This school |
| University of Minnesota-Duluth | 89% | $18,743 | 65% | $62,616 | |
| University of Minnesota-Crookston | 88% | $12,212 | 50% | $58,056 | |
| Winona State University | 75% | $17,503 | 57% | $58,532 | |
| Saint Cloud State University | 95% | $13,529 | 40% | $55,813 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Minnesota State University-Mankato would cost you $396 more per year than University of Minnesota-Duluth, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Minnesota State University-Mankato, mostly from lower tuition & fees (−$5,038).
- University of Minnesota-Duluth gives aided families $4,081 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Minnesota resident | Minnesota State University-Mankato | University of Minnesota-Duluth | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $9,572 | $14,610 | −$5,038 |
| Books & supplies | $1,042 | $1,000 | +$42 |
| Housing & meals | $11,224 | $10,206 | +$1,018 |
| Personal & travel | $2,672 | $2,448 | +$224 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$515 | −$584 | +$69 |
| Sticker price | $23,995 | $27,680 | −$3,685 |
| Average grants | −$4,856 | −$8,937 | +$4,081 |
| You pay | $19,139 | $18,743 | +$396 |
“+” means Minnesota State University-Mankato costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Minnesota State University-Mankato cost questions
How much is tuition at Minnesota State University-Mankato?
Tuition and fees are $9,572 a year for Minnesota residents and $18,942 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending Minnesota State University-Mankato?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $23,995 a year for Minnesota residents living on campus and about $33,365 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at Minnesota State University-Mankato?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $19,139 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $12,339; $48–75k pay $15,137; $110k+ pay $22,798. These figures are for Minnesota residents.
How much debt do Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $14,000, and 3.6% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Minnesota State University-Mankato overview