Minnesota State University-Mankato's published cost of attendance is $23,995. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $12,339, middle-income families pay around $15,137, and higher-income families pay approximately $22,798.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $23,995 |
| Tuition and Fees | $18,942 |
| Room and Board | $12,420 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$4,856 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $19,139 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $12,339 |
| $30–48k | $12,750 |
| $48–75k | $15,137 |
| $75–110k | $18,921 |
| $110k+ | $22,798 |
Minnesota State University-Mankato's published cost of attendance is $23,995. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $12,339, middle-income families pay around $15,137, and higher-income families pay approximately $22,798. Azimuth ranks Minnesota State University-Mankato #487 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Minnesota State University-Mankato's affordability profile reflects its public tuition structure and need-based aid reach. The gap between sticker price and net price demonstrates how financial aid reshapes the headline cost for many families. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and the institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $21,106, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $13,695; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $64,235, median federal debt of $21,106 projects to a monthly payment of about $238 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $64,235, placing Minnesota State University-Mankato in the 64.1 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $2,970 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Minnesota State University-Mankato in the 69.8 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Minnesota State University-Mankato #551 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The program lineup at Minnesota State University-Mankato is anchored by Business, which drives a substantial share of graduate outcomes. Nursing stands out as the program combining the broadest enrollment scale with strong median earnings, making it a key contributor to the institution's overall return profile. Among the highest-earning programs, Nursing program graduates 327 students with median earnings of $82,429 four years after enrollment — Azimuth ranks Nursing #210 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions . Business Administration and Psychology, General also deliver competitive median earnings of $70,486 and $52,859 respectively, with Azimuth ranking Business Administration #104 and Psychology, General #161 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Broader fields such as Digital Marketing and Finance enroll large cohorts and post median earnings of $68,772 and $74,852 four years after enrollment, reflecting the institution's range of career-ready pathways across MN's regional labor market.
