Minnesota State University, Mankato: Acceptance Rate and Admissions Statistics

Minnesota State University, Mankato is a public university with an acceptance rate of 61%. Established in 1868, Minnesota State Mankato's 303-acres campus is located about 85 miles southwest of Minneapolis-St. Paul. Undergraduates can choose from over 130 programs of study including 13 pre-professional programs. Fields such as business and nursing are popular among undergraduates. On the athletic front, most Minnesota State Mankato Maverick teams compete in the NCAA Division II Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. The men's and women's hockey teams compete in the Division I Western Collegiate Hockey Association.

Considering applying to Minnesota State Mankato? Here are the admissions statistics you should know, including average SAT/ACT scores and GPAs of admitted students.

Acceptance Rate

During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, Minnesota State University, Mankato had an acceptance rate of 61%. This means that for every 100 students who applied, 61 students were admitted, making MSUM's admissions process somewhat competitive.

SAT and ACT Scores and Requirements

Minnesota State University, Mankato requires that all applicants submit either SAT or ACT scores. During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, 94% of admitted students submitted ACT scores. The majority of applicants submit ACT scores, and Minnesota State Mankato does not provide data about admitted students' SAT scores.

This admissions data tells us that most of Minnesota State Mankato's admitted students fall within the bottom 46% nationally on the ACT. The middle 50% of students admitted to Minnesota State Mankato received a composite ACT score between 19 and 24, while 25% scored above 24 and 25% scored below 19.

Requirements

Minnesota State University, Mankato does not superscore ACT results; your highest composite ACT score will be considered. The optional ACT writing section is not required by the Minnesota State Mankato.

GPA

In 2018, the average high school GPA of Minnesota State Mankato's incoming freshmen class was 3.33, and over 58% of incoming students had average GPAs of 3.25 and above. These results suggest that most successful applicants to Minnesota State Mankato have primarily B grades.

Admissions Chances

Minnesota State University, Mankato, which accepts over half of applicants, has a somewhat selective admissions pool. If your ACT score, GPA, or class rank fall within the school's minimums, you will be admitted automatically to Minnesota State Mankato. Students with an average GPA of 3.0 or above, class rank in the top 50%, or a composite ACT score of 21 or higher will receive automatic admission. Applicants who do not meet the requirements for automatic admission will have their applications considered based on the strength of their high school coursework, GPA, academic progression, probability for success in college, class rank, and ACT scores. Some applicants may be required to submit additional information prior to receiving an admission decision. Applicants should have a minimum of four years of English; three years of math; three years of science with lab (including one biological science and one physical science); three years of social studies; two years of world language; and one year of world culture or the arts.

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All admissions data has been sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics and Minnesota State University Mankato Undergraduate Admissions Office.