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Minnesota State University, Mankato Cost of Attendance: Tuition, Fees & Net Price

  • Official data · College Scorecard, checked Oct 13, 2026
Updated  1 source

Total cost of attendance per year

$23,995

Minnesota State University, Mankato cost breakdown

Item Per year
Tuition and fees (in-state) $9,572
Tuition and fees (out-of-state) $18,942
Housing and food (on campus) $12,420
Books and supplies $800
Other expenses (on campus) $2,656
Total cost of attendance $23,995

The total uses in-state tuition. Housing and food off campus: $12,420 a year. Figures are the school’s published budget for one academic year, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education. Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education)

In-state vs. out-of-state tuition

As a public school, Minnesota State University, Mankato charges Minnesota residents $9,572 a year in tuition and fees. Students from other states pay $18,942, which is $9,370 more each year.

What students actually pay

Few students pay the full sticker price. At Minnesota State University, Mankato, the average net price of $19,139 is $4,856 less than the listed cost of attendance. The amount depends heavily on family income: about $12,339 a year for families earning under $30,000, and $22,798 for families earning more than $110,000.

Net price is what remains after grants and scholarships, before loans. Use the school’s net price calculator for an estimate based on your own finances.

Net price by family income

Family income Average net price
$0–$30,000 $12,339
$30,001–$48,000 $12,750
$48,001–$75,000 $15,137
$75,001–$110,000 $18,921
$110,001 and up $22,798

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for full-time, first-time undergraduates who received federal financial aid. In-state students only. Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education)

Debt, earnings and admissions

Measure Value
Median federal debt at graduation $21,106
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling $56,922
Graduation rate 54%
Admission rate 88%

Debt covers federal loans of students who completed. Earnings are for former students who received federal aid. The graduation rate counts first-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time. Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education)

Frequently asked questions

How much is tuition at Minnesota State University, Mankato?

Tuition and fees are $9,572 a year for in-state students and $18,942 for out-of-state students.

How much does Minnesota State University, Mankato cost for four years?

At the current cost of attendance of $23,995 a year, four years would come to about $95,980 before financial aid. Actual totals are usually higher because schools raise prices most years.

What is the average net price at Minnesota State University, Mankato?

Students who receive federal aid pay an average of $19,139 a year after grants and scholarships.