Our alumni have gone on to work at top companies, including 3M, Amazon, Boston Scientific, Cargill, Cisco, Ford Motor Company, IBM, Microsoft, Tesla, and many more.

• Our fast, rolling admission process helps students make informed decisions about their education and the best fit for their academic and professional pursuits. 

International Undergraduate Admission Criteria: 

• Must provide proof of completion of secondary education (generally 12 years). 
• Cumulative academic results must be equivalent to or greater than U.S. 2.0 GPA grading system.  

• Meet one of the minimum standards for English Proficiency 

• TOEFL iBT 61 or PBT 500 
• IELTS 5.5 

Students continue to receive the scholarship when they meet the criteria each year. Find out more on our International Student Scholarships page. 

Faculty are also required to hold a minimum of 10 office hours for student advising each week, allowing students to build relationships with their faculty, and academic advisors.

University Security advances the mission of Minnesota State University, Mankato by maintaining a safe and secure living, learning, and working environment in partnership with the community we serve. 

The Mankato Department of Public Safety consists of police, fire, and emergency management services and is committed to the service model of community governance. Staff works in partnership with city departments, the residential and business community, and other governmental and non-profit agencies to reduce crime, provide a sense of safety and security, and improve the quality of life for those who visit, live, and work in the city of Mankato and the region.

The Career Development Center hosts 5 annual career fairs with potential employers, individual career planning, and job search assistance. Everything students need to be successful in the professional world is available to them here at Minnesota State Mankato.

he pre-professional program tracks at MNSU will guide students throughout their academic career to prepare them for advanced degrees in these in-demand career fields.

Do you have a research interest or idea in mind? You don’t need to wait until your graduate program to put your research into practice. The university invests in undergraduate students by awarding grants to support student research work. $70,000 USD were awarded to student research initiatives during the past 3 years.  

All students have the opportunity to participate in our global programs through the Center for Education Abroad and Away with more than 60 study partners in 300 locations worldwide.  

This allows students to choose any major they are interested when they enroll at MNSU. Some programs will require admission to the major later on during the program, but this allows students the flexibility to try classes from different majors and academic disciplines during their undergraduate education.