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Minnesota State University, Mankato is a public comprehensive university located in Mankato, Minnesota, part of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. Chartered in 1860 and holding its first classes in 1868 with 27 students, the university began with a mission to train teachers for rural Minnesota schools. Today, MSU Mankato is the largest university in the Minnesota State system and the second-largest in Minnesota, enrolling more than 14,000 students. The university offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs across more than 130 undergraduate majors and 90 graduate programs in business, education, engineering, health, arts, and sciences. MSU Mankato is a nationally recognized destination for international students, enrolling over 1,300 students from more than 100 countries, making it one of the most internationally diverse universities in the Upper Midwest. The International Maverick Scholarship automatically supports eligible international undergraduates with reduced tuition. MSU Mankato's Mavericks compete in NCAA Division II athletics through the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference for most sports, while the nationally prominent hockey program competes at the NCAA Division I level in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association, claiming multiple national championships.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$18,943
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $18,942
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
