Minnesota State University, Mankato is responsible for creation of teaching and learning environment rich in its variety of ideas, beliefs and lifestyles. Minnesota State University, Mankato favors learning through successful undergraduate and graduate teaching, scholarship, and research in service to the state, the region and the global community.

More than 1600 talented lecturers, staff, and 1600 undergraduate employees with a wide variety of skills and backgrounds support university operations every day. Our faculty and staff like superb benefits, a team environment and challenging careers. As an confirmatory action/equal opportunity institution, we are dedicated to supporting the sustainable growth of our diverse community.

Admission
The application procedures for our university are based upon the type of educational program in which you plan to enroll. A student may be registered as undergraduate students, graduate students and online/off-campus students. Anyone with military experience must apply as a transfer student. If after applying you need to make changes to your basic information (such as phone number, address, intended major), there is no need to re-apply. All changes can be made over the phone.

Financial Aid
At Minnesota State University, Mankato students are sure to receive financial aid. Financial aid may be of the following types: grants, childcare, scholarships, work-study and loans. As for the Maverick Scholarship award, it is a one-year, non-renewable scholarship. Our Maverick scholarships are awarded on an automatic grid system (see below) using a student's high school class rank and ACT score.