by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Minnesota State University - Mankato, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. In this Minnesota State Mankato cost report, you'll find:
In 2020-2021, the average out-of-state tuition and fees at Minnesota State University - Mankato ran about $18,200 per year for students working on an undergraduate degree. In-state undergraduates received a discount for tuition and fees at the school and only had to pay $9,146 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $17,126 | $1,074 | $18,200 |
| In-State | $8,072 | $1,074 | $9,146 |
These tuition and fees costs include one year of academic instruction, but do not cover room and board.
The numbers quoted on this page are all sticker price and don't include any financial aid or scholarships students may qualify for.
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At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. Minnesota State University - Mankato compares well with this national average since its average yearly cost in tuition and fees was $18,200 for out-of-state students.
Undergraduates who attend school in the same state they live in pay around $16,784 in yearly tuition and fees. In-state undergraduates at Minnesota State Mankato pay about $9,146 a year, which is significantly less than the countrywide average.
The chart below shows how Minnesota State Mankato compares to other schools nationwide, in the region, and in the state.
| Nationwide | Plains States | Minnesota | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: Minnesota State University - Mankato Financial Aid.
With an average annual growth rate of 3.80% for the past five years, Minnesota residents could expect to pay $9,854 this year if the percentage growth remains the same.
At this rate, we estimate the total cost of in-state tuition and fees for two years at Minnesota State Mankato to be $20,082, and $41,717 for four years.
For out-of-state students, tuition and fees have increased by about 3.91% in the past five years. This year, out-of-state students will be paying approximately $19,651 if the percentage increases stay the same.
This would result in a total cost of $40,069 for two years and $83,333 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at Minnesota State Mankato.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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