Minnesota State University - Mankato
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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Minnesota State University - Mankato, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

91
%
Acceptance rate
3.55
Average High School GPA

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Minnesota State University - Mankato?

91%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Minnesota State Mankato accepted 91% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 8,943 people applied and 8,196 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
4554 / 4889 (93%)
Men
3613 / 4054 (89%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Minnesota State University - Mankato:

100%
90.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
2023
2024
2025

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

29%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 29% ended up enrolling at Minnesota State University - Mankato, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Minnesota State University - Mankato by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Minnesota State Mankato considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Class Rank

Considered

  • Standardized Test Scores

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Minnesota State University - Mankato?

3.55
Average High School GPA

Grades

Students who recently attended Minnesota State University - Mankato as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.55. 10% of freshmen who attended Minnesota State Mankato were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 31% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
29%
3.75-3.99
19%
3.50-3.74
18%
3.25-3.49
17%
3.00-3.24
13%
2.50-2.99
1%
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