- Acceptance rate: 88% for fall 2024
- ACT, middle 50%: 21–25 composite
- Average net price: $17,227 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Minnesota State University Mankato reported: an acceptance rate of 88% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 21–25.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Minnesota State University Mankato reviews each application.
Minnesota State University Mankato GPA requirements
Minnesota State University Mankato requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Minnesota State University Mankato hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Minnesota State University Mankato acceptance rate
Minnesota State University Mankato admitted 8,046 of 9,098 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 88%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Minnesota State University Mankato is a public 4-year university in Mankato, Minnesota, with 13,433 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Minnesota State University Mankato in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 21 | 23 | 25 |
| ACT English | 20 | 22 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 22 | 25 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1150 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Minnesota State University Mankato looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Minnesota State University Mankato awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $17,227 a year at Minnesota State University Mankato in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Minnesota State University Mankato?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Minnesota State University Mankato admitted 88% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What are Minnesota State University Mankato's ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Minnesota State University Mankato's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had ACT composite 21–25, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Does Minnesota State University Mankato require the SAT or ACT?
No. Minnesota State University Mankato is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 6% sent ACT scores.
Is it easy to get into Minnesota State University Mankato?
For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Minnesota State University Mankato admitted 88% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What is the acceptance rate at Minnesota State University Mankato?
Minnesota State University Mankato's acceptance rate was 88% for fall 2024: it admitted 8,046 of 9,098 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA does Minnesota State University Mankato look for?
Minnesota State University Mankato requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How much does GPA matter at Minnesota State University Mankato?
A lot: Minnesota State University Mankato requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers high school class rank and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does it matter at Minnesota State University Mankato if a parent went there?
No. Minnesota State University Mankato doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Minnesota State University Mankato?
Yes. Minnesota State University Mankato awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
How much does Minnesota State University Mankato cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $17,227 a year at Minnesota State University Mankato in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check Minnesota State University Mankato's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Minnesota State University-MankatoU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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