International Bachelor's Tuition & Fees

The following is an estimated annual cost for undergraduate international students attending Minnesota State University, Mankato. Tuition, fees and board charges are subject to change by the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities.

Please Note: All degree-seeking, international Bachelors students AUTOMATICALLY receive the International Maverick Scholarship unless a student chooses not to participate. For students receiving the International Maverick Scholarship, please provide financial evidence for the amount designated in the "With the International Maverick Scholarship" column. For students choosing not to participate, please provide financial evidence for the "Without the International Maverick Scholarship" column.

 

Fall 2025 Cost of Attendance 

Important: This is an estimated cost of attendance. Tuition rates will be finalized in July 2025. For budgeting purposes, please anticipate at least an 8% increase for tuition, fees, and living expenses.

Spring 2026 admitted students: Find your Form I-20 total in the Spring 2026 Cost of Attendance section below. 

Tuition & Fees (Estimated)
	With the International Maverick Scholarship*	Without the International Maverick Scholarship
First Semester (12-18 credits)	$5,766	$9,406
Second Semester (12-18 credits)	$5,766	$9,406
Total for First & Second Semesters	$11,532	$18,812
Room and Board (Estimated)
On-Campus Housing (9 months) (Based on average ON campus room and meal costs)	$11,260	$11,260
Total for Room and Board (9 months)	$11,260	$11,260
Miscellaneous Expenses (Estimated)
Books & Supplies	$1,400	$1,400
International Student Orientation Fee	$200	$200
Health Insurance	$2,640	$2,640
Personal Expenses	$2,114	$2,114
Total for Miscellaneous Expenses	$6,354	$6,354
Total Estimated Expenses for 9 Months Academic School Year	$29,146	$36,426

The Estimated Expenses are for the purpose of planning and preparing for the next steps in the process of joining Minnesota State Mankato and are not the actual cost of attendance. The final and accurate figure for each school year is usually not known until at least July of each year.

The estimated Fall 2025 budget is current as of July 2024.

Spring 2026 Cost of Attendance 

Important: This is an estimated cost of attendance. Tuition rates will be finalized in July 2025. 

Tuition & Fees (Estimated)
	With the International Maverick Scholarship*	Without the International Maverick Scholarship
First Semester (12-18 credits)	$6,392	$10,231
Second Semester (12-18 credits)	$6,392	$10,231
Total for First & Second Semesters	$12,784	$20,462
Room and Board (Estimated)
On-Campus Housing (9 months) (Based on average ON campus room and meal costs)	$13,376	$13,376
Total for Room and Board (9 months)	$13,376	$13,376
Miscellaneous Expenses (Estimated)
Books & Supplies	$1,400	$1,400
International Student Orientation Fee	$200	$200
Health Insurance	$2,700	$2,700
Personal Expenses	$2,600	$2,600
Total for Miscellaneous Expenses	$6,900	$6,900
Total Estimated Expenses for 9 Months Academic School Year	$33,060	$40,738

The Estimated Expenses are for the purpose of planning and preparing for the next steps in the process of joining Minnesota State Mankato and are not the actual cost of attendance. The final and accurate figure for each school year is usually not known until at least July of each year.

The estimated Spring 2026 budget is current as of March 2025.

* First-year reduced tuition and fee rates may continue based on meeting and maintaining the International Maverick Scholarship Requirements.