Minnesota State Mankato Housing Costs

$2,672 Other Living Expenses Typical Cost

What Are the Living Expenses at Minnesota State Mankato?

It is important to understand all of the costs associated with going to college so you can plan accordingly at Minnesota State University-Mankato.

On this page you will find:

Outline of Housing Costs
Room & Board Trends and Total Expenses
Meal Plans and Housing Requirements
References

Room and Board Expenses at Minnesota State Mankato

Housing and meal plans are priced out separately here. The standard student paid $7,869 in 2026, and a standard meal plan cost $3,555. All told, a typical on-campus student at Minnesota State University-Mankato can expect to spend about $18,548 in 2026 in total yearly living costs beyond tuition.

The table below shows the expected costs of on-campus and off-campus housing and dining plans for Minnesota State University-Mankato.

Expense	On Campus	Off Campus
Room and Board	$15,076	$15,076
— Housing	$7,869
— Meals	$3,555
Other Living Expenses	$2,672	$2,672
Books and Supplies	$800	$800
Total	$18,548	$18,548

Room & Board Trends and Total Expenses? Four-Year Forecast: $86,186

Like tuition, room and board usually rises a little each year. A forward look helps you avoid sticker shock later in your degree.

Over the course of obtaining your degree, expect on-campus living costs near $86,186 for living costs.

This is how on-campus room and board has tracked over the last few years, plus a forward projection, at Minnesota State University-Mankato.

Year	Room & Board
Three Years Ago	$12,340
Two Years Ago	$12,748
One Year Ago	$13,896
Most Recent Year (2026)	$15,076
One Year From Now *	$16,190
Two Years From Now *	$17,386
Three Years From Now *	$18,671
Four Years From Now *	$20,051

* estimated

Over the reported period, on-campus housing and dining changed about 7.4% each year. Carrying that rate forward one year puts on-campus living costs near $19,662 in housing, food and other costs their first year.

By their final year, a student might pay about $23,523 for a bachelor’s program; a two-year student would see about $20,858 in the final year of a two-year (associate) degree.

For a full bachelor’s degree, expect to spend a total of around $86,186 for a four-year degree, versus about $40,520 for a two-year (associate) degree.

Do Not Ignore Yearly Increases

Most schools raise housing and dining costs gradually each year, so today’s figure is unlikely to be what you pay all four years.

Details on Your Campus Living Situation and Meal Plan at Minnesota State Mankato

Meal plan structures vary widely. At this school, the maximum meal plan covers a fixed number of meals per week, shown in the table below. Curious about campus housing? The table below summarizes the on-campus living details for this school.