Minnesota State University-Mankato

What is the cost of studying for a year at Minnesota State University-Mankato?

For 2025-26, reported full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees were about $9,572 for Minnesota residents and $19,370 for nonresidents. These are published charges before grants and scholarships, not estimates of what every student ultimately pays.

• Resident undergraduate tuition: $8,355, plus $1,217 in required fees.
• Nonresident undergraduate tuition: $17,725, plus $1,217 in required fees.
• Typical annual room and board charge: $11,875; reported books and supplies: $800.

Adding only those listed 2024-25 charges gives approximately $22,247 for a resident or $31,617 for a nonresident living in university housing. Neither sum is a complete cost of attendance: transportation, personal expenses, and individual course or program charges can add to it. A commuter's housing costs will differ, and current-year rates may have changed.

Net price is a different measure: it estimates annual costs after grant and scholarship aid for students in a particular income group. Reported average net price was $12,750 for students from families earning up to $48,000 and $18,921 for those in the $75,001-$110,000 band. An individual aid offer may differ substantially. Federal grants, Minnesota aid, university scholarships, and loans each have distinct eligibility rules; students seeking need-based aid should complete the FAFSA and review any additional scholarship applications. Loans reduce the amount due now but must generally be repaid.

What are the work-study opportunities at Minnesota State University-Mankato?

Students can pursue campus employment, and those with a qualifying financial-aid award may be eligible for Federal Work-Study. Work-Study is not an automatic grant: students generally must obtain an eligible job, work scheduled hours, and receive wages for the hours worked.

Ordinary student jobs may be open to applicants without Work-Study eligibility. Job availability, permitted hours, and hiring procedures vary by department, so an aid award should not be treated as a promise of a position. Students comparing offers should check whether an expected Work-Study amount is included in a financial-aid package and whether they can realistically earn it during the term.

The university's career services also provide help beyond paid campus work, including career exploration, résumé preparation, interview practice, job and internship searches, employer events, and individual counseling. Internships can provide career-related experience, but an internship is not required of every student and is not necessarily paid. These services support a job search; they are not verified employment outcomes.