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Minnesota State University, Mankato is a public, coeducational university located in Mankato, Minnesota, United States. It was established in 1868 as Mankato State Normal School. It was renamed to Mankato State Teachers College in 1921, Mankato State College in 1957, and Mankato State University in 1975. Finally, in 1998, it received its present moniker. The University, with its associated schools and colleges, has an urban campus stretching across nearly 300 acres of land.
The University has the following colleges:
- College of Allied Health and Nursing
- College of Arts and Humanities
- College of Business
- College of Education
- College of Graduate Studies and Research
- College of Science, Engineering and Technology
- College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
The University sports teams are called the Mavericks. Stomper, a raging bull, is the official mascot of the sports teams. The University sponsors ice hockey, wrestling, football, golf, pole-vault, field hockey, and basketball.
Notable alumni of the University include Jennifer Hudspeth, Miss America 2007, Minnesota; Cedric Yarbrough, actor; Jim Dilling, high jumper, 2007 USA Outdoor Champion; and Michael Martin, Chancellor of Louisiana State University.
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Campus LocationSouth Rd and Ellis Ave
Mankato, MN 56001
USA
Main Tel: (507) 389-1866
Web Site The campus is in a self-contained town. |
Minnesota State University-Mankato HighlightsWhere Minnesota State University-Mankato stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in real estate and construction management, education and teaching, security and law enforcement, design, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
- Large number of students.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 2,119 | 88 | | Master | 440 | 53 | | Associate | 54 | 1 | | Post-master's certificate | 37 | 2 | | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 20 | 8 | | < 1 year certificate | 12 | 1 |
Minnesota State Mankato StudentsThe student enrollment at Minnesota State Mankato was 14,515 in 2007 (13,020 full-time equivalent). About 47% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 53% of the class. Undergrads are 86% of enrolled students and graduate students are 14%. About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 6,050 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,112 | | Room and board | $ 5,354 | | Books and supplies | $ 820 | | Other | $ 2,540 |
Financial Aid: Minnesota State Mankato participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 280 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 153 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 71 |
Housing and MealsMinnesota State Mankato provides on-campus housing for 2,883 of its 13,020 (full-time) students (as of 2007). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
Minnesota State Mankato AthleticsSchool sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Minnesota State Mankato is in the North Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for major sports. Minnesota State Mankato offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 196 male students received the aid (men were 54% of those receiving aid) and 165 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 46% of students receiving such aid) .
Minnesota State Mankato Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 87% | | Women | 92% | | All | 90% |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (2 awarded) ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING (17 awarded) - City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
ART STUDIES (14 awarded) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (492 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Finance
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (62 awarded) - Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
- Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (5 awarded) DESIGN (53 awarded) DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (24 awarded) - Dance
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (505 awarded) - Art Teacher Education
- Biology Teacher Education
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Drama and Dance Teacher Education
- Education
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation
- Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational/Instructional Media Design
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
- Health Teacher Education
- Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Music Teacher Education
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Reading Teacher Education
- School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Spanish Language Teacher Education
- Special Education and Teaching
- Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods
- Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas
- Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
ENGINEERING (49 awarded) - Civil Engineering
- Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
- Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (64 awarded) - Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
- Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (117 awarded) - Adult Development and Aging
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
- Public Administration
- Social Work
FINE ARTS (44 awarded) - Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Fine/Studio Arts
LAW (1 awarded) LIBERAL ARTS (398 awarded) - Anthropology
- Creative Writing
- Economics
- English Language and Literature
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies
- French Language and Literature
- General Studies
- Geography
- German Language and Literature
- History
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- International Relations and Affairs
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Scandinavian Studies
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Speech and Rhetorical Studies
- Urban Studies/Affairs
- Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS (6 awarded) - Mathematics and Computer Science
- Mathematics
MEDIA (58 awarded) - Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (34 awarded) - Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
MUSIC (14 awarded) - Conducting
- Music Management and Merchandising
- Music Performance
- Music
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (109 awarded) - Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (164 awarded) - Athletic Training/Trainer
- Health and Physical Education
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
- Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (38 awarded) RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (2 awarded) SCIENCE (98 awarded) - Astronomy
- Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Biotechnology
- Chemistry
- Geology/Earth Science
- Physics
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (137 awarded) - Corrections
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (162 awarded) - Clinical Psychology
- Communication Disorders
- Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Psychology
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
TRANSPORTATION (13 awarded) - Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology
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