by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for Minnesota State University-Mankato, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Minnesota State University-Mankato were $9,572 for the year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $18,942. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
Of those figures, the required fees totaled $1,217 in-state and $1,217 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,355 | $17,725 |
| Fees | $1,217 | $1,217 |
| Total | $9,572 | $18,942 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and do not include room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
What does Minnesota State University-Mankato cost if you attend part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To put that price in context, here is how Minnesota State University-Mankato costs compare against other schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In MN | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, Minnesota State University-Mankato is fairly typical on price.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Check the Minnesota State University-Mankato Financial Aid page for specifics.
The table below shows how tuition at Minnesota State University-Mankato has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $8,072 | $17,126 |
| Two Years Ago | $8,356 | $17,726 |
| One Year Ago | $8,356 | $17,726 |
| Most Recent Year | $8,355 | $17,725 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Minnesota State Mankato has tracked over the reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition declined relative to the prior year, which is unusual and may reflect a restated figure.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 1.54%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $9,719. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 1.35%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $19,197.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $9,719 | $19,197 |
| In 2 Years | $9,868 | $19,456 |
| In 3 Years | $10,019 | $19,718 |
| In 4 Years | $10,172 | $19,984 |
| In 5 Years | $10,328 | $20,253 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $78,355, or about $39,778 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For specifics on financial aid at Minnesota State University-Mankato, go to the Minnesota State University-Mankato Financial Aid page.
