- 46 Masters
- 15110 Students
- Public Institution Type
Opening its doors on Oct. 7, 1868, Mankato Normal School (officially the second state Normal School), the forerunner of Mankato State, began its first year with 27 pupils. The school operated out of rented quarters at the Methodist Episcopal Church. All students were from Mankato or the immediate area.
Cutting-edge research in state-of-the-art facilities is one of the hallmarks of Minnesota State Mankato. Many of our research programs rival those at major research universities, but in a setting where the focus is on solving real-world problems.
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Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction AwardsYour housing options at Minnesota State Mankato are extensive. We offer the following types of housing:
Traditional (Crawford, McElroy, and Preska (I Hall) Residence Communities)
Apartments (Stadium Heights)
Semi-Suites (Julia Sears and Preska Residence Communities)
Library Services supports the curriculum of Minnesota State University, Mankato, by providing students, faculty, and staff with information resources, access to information through traditional and evolving technologies, and instruction in their effective use.
Computers and Internet available.
Quality and affordable health care is never far away at Minnesota State University, Mankato, and it’s available to every student. An accredited on-site medical clinic with a full-service pharmacy, lab services and health education are all part of Student Health Services.
You could do it all right here on campus: live, work, play and thrive. The university's spirit is routinely charged by great art, entertainment, and exciting athletics. Residential life brings students together in beautiful, renovated housing. A diverse campus allows all students to share with and learn from each other. Being a Maverick means all of this—and the unforgettable times you'll make of it.
Minnesota State University, Mankato has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) since 1916. HLC accredits degree-granting post-secondary educational institutions in the North Central region of the United States and conducts a full review of accreditation every 10 years.
the overall experience was very nice, I really find the school very comfortable for international students like me to socialize with other students from all over the world and also get the necessary help in my academics.