Minnesota State University-Mankato Acceptance Rate
Mankato, Minnesota · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 8,974
- Admitted
- 8,196
- Yield
- 29.4%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
Hover or tap the chart to read any year.
Over the 10 years of federal data, Minnesota State University-Mankato's acceptance rate has risen from 66.6% in 2014–15 to 91.3% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 9,984 to 8,974 (-10%) over that period.
Its 91.3% rate makes Minnesota State University-Mankato more selective than about 17% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 33 tracked Minnesota schools, it is more selective than about 21%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (93.1% for women vs 89.1% for men, a 4-point gap). Minnesota State University-Mankato has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 29.4% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 9,984 | 6,647 | 66.6% | 2,289 |
| 2015–16 | 10,134 | 6,752 | 66.6% | 2,402 |
| 2016–17 | 11,428 | 7,141 | 62.5% | 2,433 |
| 2017–18 | 11,689 | 7,126 | 61% | 2,266 |
| 2018–19 | 11,314 | 6,892 | 60.9% | 2,393 |
| 2019–20 | 10,349 | 6,490 | 62.7% | 2,287 |
| 2020–21 | 10,411 | 7,002 | 67.3% | 2,284 |
| 2021–22 | 9,859 | 6,850 | 69.5% | 2,113 |
| 2022–23 | 11,152 | 7,882 | 70.7% | 2,307 |
| 2023–24 | 8,974 | 8,196 | 91.3% | 2,407 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 4,889 | 4,554 | 93.1% |
| Men | 4,054 | 3,613 | 89.1% |
| Unknown | 31 | 29 | 93.5% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 22–25 | 5% |
How Minnesota State University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Minnesota State University-Mankato's acceptance rate?
Minnesota State University-Mankato's acceptance rate is 91.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (8,196 admitted of 8,974 applicants).
Is Minnesota State University-Mankato test optional?
Minnesota State University-Mankato is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Minnesota State University-Mankato?
Minnesota State University-Mankato received 8,974 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 8,196.
Is Minnesota State University-Mankato getting harder to get into?
Minnesota State University-Mankato has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 66.6% in 2014–15 to 91.3% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://mnsu.edu/.