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Minnesota State University-Mankato Computer Science Programs

Minnesota State University-Mankato is a public institution located in Mankato, MN. A Smaller City provides an ideal setting near the excitement of urban amenities.

Minnesota State University-Mankato Rankings

Minnesota State University-Mankato is featured in these rankings for computer science programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#11 of 76	State — Minnesota
Overall Quality	#27 of 404	Region — The Plains States
Overall Quality	#280 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Minnesota State University-Mankato?

Contact information for Minnesota State University-Mankato are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	South Rd and Ellis Ave, Mankato, MN 56001
Phone:	5073891866
Website:	mnsu.edu/
Admissions:	mnsu.edu/future-students/
Financial Aid:	mnsu.edu/university-life/campus-services/campushub/

How Do I Get Into Minnesota State University-Mankato?

You can apply to Minnesota State University-Mankato online at: https://mnsu.edu/future-students/apply/

Minnesota State University-Mankato is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Minnesota State University-Mankato

These are the things Minnesota State University-Mankato considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Minnesota State University-Mankato?

Minnesota State University-Mankato maintains an acceptance rate of 88%, making it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 29% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

6% submitted ACT scores.

ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Minnesota State University-Mankato ranged between 21 and 25.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Minnesota State University-Mankato vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	4,108	3,544	86%
Women	4,924	4,455	90%

Can I Afford Minnesota State University-Mankato?

The average net price after aid at Minnesota State University-Mankato is $18,609. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$8,355
In-State Fees	$1,217
Out-of-State Tuition	$17,725
Out-of-State Fees	$1,217
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$9,572
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$18,942

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 18% of students at Minnesota State University-Mankato receive some form of financial aid (2,375 students).

Approximately 57% of students at Minnesota State University-Mankato receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $6,440 per student.

21% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $4,807.

Student Loan Debt

40% of Minnesota State University-Mankato undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,509 per year.

Minnesota State University-Mankato Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 2,533 students enrolled at Minnesota State University-Mankato. Minnesota State University-Mankato is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 11,325 undergraduate students at Minnesota State University-Mankato, approximately 44% are male and 56% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Minnesota State University-Mankato undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	339
Black or African American	668
Hispanic	702
White	8,063
American Indian/Alaska Native	33
Two or More Races	419
Non-Resident	951

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Minnesota State University-Mankato are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Minnesota	1,945
Wisconsin	190
South Dakota	56
Iowa	51
North Dakota	18

Additionally, approximately 8.4% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Minnesota State University-Mankato Graduate Student Diversity

1,812 of Minnesota State University-Mankato’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Minnesota State University-Mankato, approximately 30% are male and 70% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Minnesota State University-Mankato graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	70
Black or African American	108
Hispanic	85
White	1,237
American Indian/Alaska Native	10
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	41
Non-Resident	222

Online Learning at Minnesota State University-Mankato

Minnesota State University-Mankato provides online programs for students who need flexibility.

6,645 undergraduate students at Minnesota State University-Mankato took at least one online class — of those, 1,801 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 347 students took at least one online class and 947 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at Minnesota State University-Mankato

These computer science degree programs are offered by Minnesota State University-Mankato, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer and Information Sciences, General	52	45	—	97
Computer Science	15	—	—	15
Computer Software and Media Applications	—	—	—	7
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	—	—	—	7
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	—	2	—	7
Computer Programming	1	—	—	4

Academic Programs at Minnesota State University-Mankato

Minnesota State University-Mankato offers 29 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Minnesota State University-Mankato has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.