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Minnesota State University Review

Located in Mankato, Minnesota State University is one of the 32 institutions belonging to the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. Established in 1862, the school has 100 graduate programs and more than 150 undergraduate programs in a wide range of fields.

Minnesota State University Overview

Minnesota State University at Mankato (MSUM) is located on a 303-acre campus in the scenic Minnesota River Valley, less than two hours south of Minneapolis. The school offers certificate, associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs both on-campus and online.

The university has more than 14,500 students representing over 70 countries. Students can participate in NCAA athletic programs, over 200 student groups, student musical performances, art programs and the student theater program.

Admissions and Enrollment Overview

Students must submit their completed applications at least five days before the start of the semester. MSUM also requires high school transcripts and ACT test scores. Around 88% of students who apply to the school are accepted. Minnesota State University has many forms of financial aid options and offers numerous talent and scholastic-based grants to students who qualify.

Campus Learning Environment and Facilities

The MSUM library has over a million volumes, thousands of periodical subscriptions and access to over 200 online databases. The school features math labs, the Technology and Teaching Center, the Global Learning Laboratory, research labs and IT centers that offer computer training.

One faculty member is available for every 22 students at the university, and the majority of classes have fewer than 20 students. The school offers day, evening and weekend classes, online classes and classes at its 11 satellite locations. The school's online programs features full access to the university's library resources, online discussion groups, video presentations and lectures posted online.

Minnesota State University Colleges

  • College of Arts and Humanities
  • College of Allied Health and Nursing
  • College of Business
  • College of Science, Engineering & Technology
  • College of Social and Behavioral Science
  • College of Education
  • College of Extended Learning
  • College of Graduate Studies and Research

School Contact Information

  • Address: 228 Wiecking Center, Mankato, Minnesota 56001
  • Phone Number: (800) 722-0544