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Campus Life

Campus Size

Medium-Sized Campus
12,661
Total Undergrads
Including 1,633 Part-time
2,426
Degree-Seeking Freshmen
Including 20 Part-time
Gender Breakdown:
52% Women
48% Men

Athletics

NCAA Division II (with football)

Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference

  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • Cross Country/Track

Total Varsity Sports

10
Men's sports coaches (Average salary: $115,290)
11
Women's sports coaches (Average salary: $84,561)
Athletics Details
Sport Varsity Men Varsity Women Club Intramural
All Track Combined 80 126 Yes Yes
Baseball 35 - Yes -
Basketball 16 17 - Yes
Bowling - 15 - -
Football 90 - - -
Golf 10 11 - Yes
Ice Hockey 26 25 Yes Yes
Soccer - 25 Yes Yes
Softball - 23 - Yes
Swimming and Diving 20 35 - -
Tennis 7 13 - Yes
Volleyball - 17 Yes Yes
Wrestling 26 - - Yes
Badminton - - Yes -
Court Sports - - Yes Yes
Cricket - - Yes -
Fencing - - Yes -
Flag Football - - - Yes
Frisbee/Disc Sports - - Yes -
Indoor Fitness/Recreation - - - Yes
Lacrosse - - Yes -
Martial Arts/Self Defense - - Yes -
Outdoor Fitness/Recreation - - Yes -
Rugby - - Yes -
Table Tennis - - - Yes

Diversity

Student Total
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.4%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2.6%
Black/non-Hispanic 4.3%
Hispanic 1.4%
Non-resident alien 4.1%
Race/Ethnicity unknown 3.8%
Two or more races 0.0%
White/non-Hispanic 83.4%
Disabilities
Percent of students with disability 3% or less

Services & Housing

Services Offered
  • Remedial services for students with learning disabilities
  • Academic/Career counseling
  • Employment services for current students to find part-time positions
  • Job placement for graduates to find full-time employment
  • Daycare on campus for children of students
  • Library on campus
Living
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Meal plan offered, maximum 21 meals per week.

Clubs & Organizations

Musical Groups
  • Choral Groups
  • Concert Band
  • Jazz Band
  • Music Ensemble
  • Pep Band
  • Symphony Orchestra
Performance Arts
  • Dance
  • Drama Theater
  • Musical Theater
  • Opera
Journalism & Publications
  • Literary Magazine
  • Student Newspaper
  • Radio Station
Reserved Officers' Training Corps (ROTC)
  • Army ROTC
Other
  • International Student Organization
  • Student Government
  • Campus Ministries

Safety Statistics

Arrests On Campus
Illegal Weapons Possession 0
Drug Law Violation 49
Liquor Law Violation 241
Criminal Offenses On Campus
Personal Crime 5
Property Crime 31

Notable Alumni

  • Cedric Yarbrough, Comedian, actor
  • Grant Stevenson, NHL player
  • Ryan Carter, NHL player
  • Tim Jackman, NHL player
  • Dave Backes, NHL player
Reviews: Dorm Life
  • Libbie from Stillwater, MN
  • 4
  • “Preska and Julia Sears are new and improved dorms that are very nice. There are many fun activities that are put on by the dorm community leaders. There are free…”

  • Jan-02-2013 » Read More
  • Tuan from Bloomington, MN
  • 5
  • “The dorm life at MNSU is good. The dorms are located perfectly so that food and classes are easy to access. There are lounges located on each dorm floor which…”

  • Jan-03-2013 » Read More
  • Anthony from Champlin, MN
  • 4
  • “first year should be in the dorms. you will meet many many people and experience fun activities. there is nothing to describe this experience but i have no regrets. i…”

  • Feb-09-2012 » Read More

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Food And Dining
  • 4
  • Nick from Mankato, MN
  • Apr-30-2013 I am a current student here

    There are plenty of great options for dining, Chik-fil-A, Carkoskie COmmons, the food court, and on Campus there is a Noodles and Company, Chipolte, and Jimmy Johns.

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  • 4
  • Courtney from Mankato, MN
  • Mar-12-2013 I am a current student here

    The food at Mankato is very good! They try and keep their options new and exciting offering various entrees on the same day. They have everything from cereal and toast, to cuisines from all over the world. The staff made up of faculty and students are very welcoming as well.

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  • 4
  • Student
  • Mar-10-2013 I am a current student here

    I would say the dining is pretty well! I liked the cafeteria because it was new and had a variety of options of food to choose from. The hours were nice and convenient to go and eat at. There was a lot of space for students to eat at and there was two rooms which was nice. I overall think the cafeteria was a good experience.

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  • 4
  • Ben from Brooklyn Park, MN
  • Mar-07-2013 I am accepted here and planning to attend soon

    The food is pretty generic food. The rotating schedule provides just enough variety that you'll not be left in the dust if you decide to go with a full meal plan, but you'll probably want to bring your own food or go out and buy it at nearby shopping centers after a while.

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  • 3
  • Nicole from River Falls, WI
  • Mar-04-2013 I am a current student here

    Sodexo is the food service provider for the school. They do a decent job. I wish they had more variety but they always have good cereal and nutella.

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Student Responses to Review Topic: Greek Life
  • 0
  • Courtney from Mankato, MN
  • Mar-12-2013 I am a current student here

    I am a part of the Alpha Chi Omega Sorority on campus and ever since joining I've never felt more welcomed to the campus as I have from the Greek Community. Mankato is huge on absolutely NO HAZING. They take it very, very seriously and do their absolute best to make sure that all student wanting to go through recruitment are not hesitant to do so. For sororities there are 4 on campus: Alpha Sigma Alpha, Alpha Chi Omega, Gamma Phi Beta and Sigma Sigma Sigma. There are 9 fraternities on campus: Sigma Chi, Sigma Nu, Phi Delta Theta, Phi Kappa Theta, Phi Kappa Psi, Delta Chi, Tau Kappa Epsilon, Lambda Chi Alpha, and Brothers With a Purpose. The Greek community at Mankato is growing rapidly! It would be a fantastic way to immerse yourself within this group of future leaders.

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  • 0
  • Student
  • Mar-10-2013 I am a current student here

    There is Greek Life at Mankato State University. There are a few options. They put on a number of activities and always look like they are having fun!

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