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Minnesota State University, Mankato (MNSU) Tuition and Fees

There is a public university in Mankato, MN called Minnesota State University-Mankato. The university covers an area of 303 acres. In 1868, Minnesota State University-Mankato was founded. Minnesota State University-Mankato believes in imparting education and contributing to society by focusing on innovation, research, education, and commitment. The motto of the university is Big Ideas. Real-world Thinking and its official colors are purple and gold. The total enrolment stands at 17,357 stude

$7,179

Tuition

$20,482

Cost of Attendance

$14,519

Net Price

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Minnesota State University, Mankato (MNSU) Tuition and Fees

Minnesota State University-Mankato offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across different fields, providing quality education to students. The expense of education here is very low, compared to the tuition fees charged by different colleges. The average annual cost for students opting to pursue undergraduate programs at the university is estimated to be around $12,584, based on 2020 - 2021 official information. This amount includes the total tuition fees as well as other expenses. While housing costs $9,854, the charges for books and supplies and other expenses stand at $1,042 and $2,237, respectively.

Total Cost of Attendance

Student type	In-state	Out-State
Tuition & Fees	$8,184	$16,235
Book & Supplies	$1,002	$1,002
Room & Board cost	$9,352	$9,352
Other Expenses	$1,944	$1,944
Total Cost of Attendance	$20,482	$28,533

Coming to the cost of attendance, students need to understand that the tuition fee is just a single aspect of the expenses that come under the overall cost of attending the university. There are several other expenses that are involved in the cost of attending the university, which primarily includes housing, dining, textbooks, supplies, and the cost of living. For students attending the university, the total tuition and fees for one year add up to about $12,584. In addition, the students will be needed to pay an average expense of $1,042 for books and supplies, $8,663 toward room and boarding, and $2,237 for different other expenses in a year. Therefore, the estimated cost of attendance for one year at MSUM is around $24,526, as per the available information. At MSUM, the tuition and fees come out to be around $8,438 for in-state students and $16,730 for out-state candidates.

Average Net Price by Family Income

Net Price

$14,519

Family Income

Avg. Net Price

$0 to $30,000

$11,604

$30,001 to $48,000

$12,170

$48,001 to $75,000

$14,919

$75,001 to $110,000

$18,145

$110,000+

$19,358

The net cost of attending Minnesota State University-Mankato – the actual amount that students and their families are required to pay in a given year – varies depending on the candidate's annual family income. Generally, the higher the family income of the candidate, the higher is the net amount to be paid. Simply put, the family income of the candidate is a key factor in determining the net amount. At MSUM, the average net price is estimated to be $14,464. The net price for students with an annual family income below $30,000 is reported to be around $11,057. For the individuals who come under the $30,001-$48,000 income category, the net cost is $11,781. On the other hand, an estimated net cost of $14,451 is charged for the $48,001-$75,000 income bracket, $18,312 for the $75,001-$110,000 income category, and $19,443 for an annual family income more than $110,000.

Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Student type	In-state	Out-State
Tuition & Fees	$8,184	$16,235
Room & Board Cost	$9,352	$9,352
Total Tuition & Fees	$17,536	$25,587

At Minnesota State University-Mankato, the tuition and fees for students who are pursuing undergraduate courses are estimated to be around $12,584 in a year. Alongside that, they will likewise need to shell out around $8,663 toward their room and boarding charges. In this way, for one year, the total cost for undergraduate students comes to around $24,526.

Graduate Tuition and Fees

	In-state	Out-State
Tuition	$7,404	$7,404
Fees	$752	$752

Now, coming to the tuition and fees charged for students seeking to pursue postgraduate courses at MSUM, the amount totals around $8,474. Of this amount, $7,694 accounts for the graduate tuition and the remaining $780 for the graduation fees.

Cost Per Credit Hour

Degree	Year	Cost per Credit hour
Graduate	2018 - 2019	$411
Undergraduate	2018 - 2019	$281

The graduate and undergraduate courses have a varying cost per credit hour – which is the total program cost divided by the total number of credit hours of the program – that the student has to pay to attend MSUM. The cost per credit hour for graduate degrees sits at $141, while that of undergraduate degrees is $96, as per the 2019-2020 fee structure. Also, Minnesota State University-Mankato currently offers a number of online courses to students across 140 different majors.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & other expenses	On Campus	Off Campus
Room & Board	$9,352	$7,312
Other Expense	$1,944	$2,530
Book & Supplies	$1,002	$1,002

Moving on to the housing and related expenses at Minnesota State University-Mankato, these charges depend upon whether the candidate decides to stay on-campus or off-campus. For on-campus housing, students have to pay $11,798 per year, whereas, the cost for off-campus lodging is $10,002 a year. The room and boarding charges for on-campus students come to around $9,854, while the off-campus candidates would need to pay $7,472. In addition to that, the candidates will have to pay an amount of about $1,042 for books and supplies. The other expenses that students should plan for come to around $1,944 for on-campus candidates and $2,530 for the candidates who live off-campus.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & Other Expenses

Room & Boards

On Campus

$9,352

Off Campus

$7,312

Housing & Other Expenses

Other Expenses

On Campus

$1,944

Off Campus

$2,530

Housing & Other Expenses

Book & Supplies

On Campus

$1,002

Off Campus

$1,002

Online Degree Programs, Tuition and Cost Per Credit Summary

Degree Type	Total Average Tuition	Average Tuition Per Credit
Masters	$15,668	$448
Bachelors	$42,750	$357
Post Masters Certificate	$13,877	$448
Graduate Certificate	$6,715	$448
Undergraduate Certificate	$5,640	$235

Minnesota State University, Mankato (MNSU) offers 43 online programs across 13 Majors.

Projected Price for a 4 year degree

The current projected cost of attending a four-year graduate course, along with the living expenses, at Minnesota State University-Mankato is around $123,236 as per official data. To note, the total expenses for undergraduate students stood at $14,464 for 2018-2019, $14,519 for 2017-2018, and $13,704 for 2016-2017.

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Minnesota State University, Mankato (MNSU) Tuition and Fees

Total Cost of Attendance

Average Net Price by Family Income

Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Graduate Tuition and Fees

Cost Per Credit Hour

Campus Housing Expenses

Campus Housing Expenses

Online Degree Programs, Tuition and Cost Per Credit Summary

Projected Price for a 4 year degree

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