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“Minnesota State Mankato supplies its students with countless valuable opportunities—whether it be starting a business with your Integrated Business Experience classmates in a low-risk environment, leading 30-40 new students as a Community Advisor during their transition to college, or joining a club or organization that presents critical values, beliefs, and support.”

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We offer more than 130 undergraduate areas of study and over 75 graduate areas of study to feed your big ideas.

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Old Main: A Love Story

They attended school here. Years later, it's where they live.

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A Seasoned Pro

Ribber Pat Nelson's barbecue odyssey.

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The new men's hockey coach talks with TODAY

Maverick Men's Hockey

Luke Strand on Returning to Mankato.

The new men's hockey coach talks with TODAY

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'Lucky Hank' star credits his University days.

Alumnus Cedric Yarbrough plays Paul Rourke in AMC's 'Lucky Hank.'

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Minnesota State Mankato Fast Facts

130

major programs

85

masters, doctoral and certificate programs

graduate programs

50

online programs

online programs

66

academic programs hold specialized accreditation, certification or recognition

12th

nationally in international student enrollment

international student and scholar services

a national leader in undergraduate research

undergraduate research center

152

years of academics excellence

$1.5

million in scholarships available

cost of attendance

225

student groups

recognized student organizations

52

years of the Centennial Student Union

Centennial Student Union

31,500

hours of community engagement in 2016-17

community engagement

5

on-campus Residence Communities

Residential Life

15%

of total enrollment is students of color

institutional diversity

1977

the year our LGBT Center was founded by Jim Chalgren

commitment to campus-wide, cross-cultural understanding

13

hours a day that the Multicultural Center is open

multicultural center

120,000

alumni worldwide

93%

employed (2014-15 graduates)

graduate statistics

15%

of graduates continue their education

graduate statistics

258

Distinguished Alumni honored

Distinguished Alumni

An institutional commitment to an inclusive environment for all. Diversity

Mavericks
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We are all in this together

#MavFam Minnesota State Mankato has created two funds to help provide assistance to students during these increasingly challenging times. Please consider making a contribution today to help our students when they need it most. All donations are tax-deductible, and 100% of funds go directly to help those students in need.

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Featured News

Minnesota State Mankato Announces Fall 2023 Geography Colloquium

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Minnesota State Mankato to Hold Voter Registration Day Sept. 14, Observe Constitution Day with Display in Memorial Library through Sept. 21

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Compeer Financial Pledges $300,000 to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Center for Rural Behavioral Health at Minnesota State Mankato

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Minnesota State Mankato’s Memorial Library Displaying Student-Created, Environment-Themed Sculpture Piece Throughout 2023-24 Academic Year

University News | Arts & Entertainment | Featured | News Story

Featured Events

Sep 20

Sept. 20-23: 'The Temperamentals' Opens 2023-24 Minnesota State Mankato Theatre Season

07:30 PM - Opening night
Sep 28

Sept. 28-Oct. 8: 'Rent' is Next Theatre Production at Minnesota State Mankato

07:30 PM - Opening Night; Ted Paul Theatre
Oct 2

Oct. 2: Minnesota Singer/Songwriter Showcase

07:30 PM - Elias J. Halling Recital Hall
Oct 8

Oct. 8: Jazz Mavericks Performance

03:00 PM - Elias J. Halling Recital Hall