New Entering Freshmen
Completed applications must be submitted, included all required material, five (5) working days prior to the start of classes. Under certain circumstances, the University may institute an earlier priority admission deadline.
Applicants who are graduates of accredited high schools (or who hold a GED certificate) with no prior college work will be considered for admission to Minnesota State University, Mankato on the basis of high school courses (including Minnesota State University Preparation Standards), grades, class rank and college entrance examinations (ACT required).
Guaranteed Admission:
- If you rank in the Top 50% of your high school class and have met the College Preparation Requirements, you will be admitted to Minnesota State University, Mankato.
- If you do not rank in the Top 50% of your high school class, but have achieved an ACT composite score of 21 or better, met the College Preparation Requirements, and have a satisfactory class rank, you will be admitted to Minnesota State University, Mankato.
- If you do not meet the above admission requirements, your application will be reviewed for admission on the strength of your college preparation course work, grade point average, probability of success, academic progression as well as class rank and ACT test scores. Supplemental information may also be requested before an admission decision is made.
All students must submit an ACT score prior to enrollment. MSU, Mankato is not requiring the Writing portion of the ACT.
Students graduating from high school in 2007 and after are subject to preparation requirements.
College Preparation Standards:
- English: 4 years.
- Mathematics: 3 years. Requires two years of algebra and one year of geometry.
- Science: 3 years. At least one course must be in a biological science and one in physical science. All courses should include laboratory experiences.
- Social Studies: 3 years. At least one course or its equivalent in US history and one in geography are required.
- World Language: 2 years of the same language.
- World Culture or The Arts: 1 year. World Culture courses are non-language courses which teach about other cultures, provide a global perspective, and foster an understanding of other cultures. Appropriate art courses include music, drama, survey, and visual arts courses.
Additional Admission Opportunities:
- If you graduated from high school three or more years ago and have not had any formal schooling since high school, you will be admitted to Minnesota State University, Mankato upon application and proof of high school graduation or satisfactory GED scores.
- If you have pursued some post-secondary education (college, university, technical school), have been out of school for at least one full year and are now interested in returning to college, you are encouraged to apply to Minnesota State University, Mankato. Your application and transcripts will be reviewed for admission purposes on an individual basis.
Minnesota State University, Mankato is committed to enrolling a diverse student body. Admission is granted without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. The institution abides by the provisions of Title IX and by all other federal and state laws regarding equal opportunity.
Post-Secondary Enrollment Option (PSEO) at MSU
Application Deadlines
Fall Semester: July 15
Spring Semester: December 15
Admissions Requirements
Student attending a Public or Non-Public High School
- Seniors: Must rank in the top 50% of high school class.
- Juniors: Must rank in the top 33% of high school class.
Note: If a non-public high school does not rank students, an ACT composite score will be used to determine admission. Seniors must have an ACT composite score of 21 or better; juniors must have an ACT composite score of 23 or better.
Students currently Home Schooled
- Seniors: Must have an ACT composite score of a 21 or better.
- Juniors: Must have an ACT composite score of a 23 or better.
Application Process
- Complete the Minnesota State University, Mankato Application Form, available form your high school guidance office, MSU's Office of Admissions, or download an application online (55KB PDF). Note: PSEO do not apply online.
- Along with your application for admission, submit a copy of your current high school transcript, ACT test results (if needed) and transcripts from any post-secondary instituitions you have attended.
- Complete Parts 1 and 2 of the Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) Form, (Form ED 01763-04) available from your school district. A high school official (superintendent, principal, or counselor) should sign this form. You must submit one of these completed and signed forms for each semester you attend MSU, and after your initial semester at MSU, you may submit PSEO forms directly to the PSEO advisor in the Extended Learning Office.
- When you initially apply, please send all of the above to:
Office of Admissions
Minnesota State University, Mankato
122 Taylor Center
Mankato, MN 56001
Orientation/Registration
New students in the PSEO program are required to attend a special half-day orientation/registration program. Information on Orientation/Registration is sent to admitted students approximately three weeks before orientation by the Extended Learning Office. Please visit the Extended Learning office online with questions regarding Orientation/Registration or at:
Office of Extended Learning
Minnesota State University, Mankato
116 Alumni Foundation Building
Mankato, MN 56001
800-722-0544
507-389-1094
