Minnesota State University

Minnesota State can be a good choice for international students planning to study abroad, for a number of reasons, as listed below:

<!- [if !supportLists]->·      <!- [endif]->Accredited by major global bodies including the Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

<!- [if !supportLists]->·      <!- [endif]->Access to industry standard resources

<!- [if !supportLists]->·      <!- [endif]->A high number of student support services

<!- [if !supportLists]->·      <!- [endif]->Proven employment record (Amazon, Accenture, Deloitte recruiting MNSU graduates)

<!- [if !supportLists]->·      <!- [endif]->Experienced Faculty

<!- [if !supportLists]->·      <!- [endif]->A vast range of recreational facilities

<!- [if !supportLists]->·      <!- [endif]->Regular student events over the academic year

<!- [if !supportLists]->·      <!- [endif]->Diverse student population

MNSU ranks highly as part of university rankings given by several prominent publications. An unofficial source ranks it #316 as part of its UG Business Rankings 2025.

The same source gives it a country-level rank of #17 as part of its rankings of Top Public Schools in the US & #44 for Best UG Engineering Programs.

The institute's Business & Management courses are ranked #328 among all universities in the United States by Shiksha Popularity Rankings.

The Minnesota State University is known for its academic excellence, cutting edge research & a proud student community.

The institution's student population is full of diversity & bright minds, from across the globe, who are provided the resources to upskill themselves & encouraged to make a positive contribution to the society.

The university offers over 200+ courses across the UG & PG levels & gives students the flexibility to pursue their studies from a remote location, via its online programs.

Tim Walz, the 41st governor of Minnesota is a notable alumni of MSU Mankato. Walz graduated with a MS in Educational Leadership from the institute in 2001. 

Walz was also a nominee from the Democratic party for the US Vice Presidential Elections of 2024, and has formerly served as a non-commissioned officer in the United States Army.  

The Minnesota State University placement rate is 97.1% for the graduate Class of 2023, per official sources. As per the latest statistics, the College of Business and College of Education graduates secured the most jobs among all colleges under the Minnesota State University network, with both colleges having employment rates worth 98.1%. 

The College of Allied Health & Nursing was the next best, with overall placement rate of 97.4%. 

MNSU maintains a proven employment track record of providing post study employment opportunities to its student population.

Minnesota State graduates attract the attention of some of the best MNC's in the US & abroad thanks to their industry-ready nature.

Among the university's most prominent recruiters include: Amazon, Accenture, Deloitte, Cognizant, Walmart, Hyatt United Health Group, AON & PWC.

Graduates of the Minnesota State University are employed across a range of prominent sectors including: Operations, Business Development, Education, Healthcare & Sales among others.

Given below is a breakdown of the sectors employing MNSU graduates:

Sector

Percentage

Operations

10.2%

Business Development

9.69%

Education

8.59%

Sales

7.28%

Healthcare Services

6.99%

Yes, IELTS is considered an acceptable proof of English language proficiency at Minnesota State.

The <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/exams/ielts">minimum IELTS score</a> deemed acceptable at MNSU is 5.5.

Apart from IELTS, the institute also accepts <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/exams/toefl">TOEFL</a>, <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/exams/duolingo">Duolingo </a>& <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/exams/pte">Pearson Test of English (PTE)</a> scores.

Minimum TOEFL-iBT score required for admission is: 61, minimum score required for Duolingo English Test (DET) is 95 & minimum acceptable PTE score is 47.

The Minnesota State University acceptance rate stands somewhere in the range of 71%-91% as per data curated from unofficial sources. It can be inferred that it is somewhat selective at granting admissions to students & prefers highly qualified candidates. 

Prospective students must perform very well in school/college level academics as well as entrance exams to have the best possible chance of admissions at MNSU.    

The minimum GPA deemed acceptable for admissions at MNSU is 3.0. or higher on a scale of 4.0.

International applicants must also satisfy other requirements such as submission of language proficiency tests, application fee & educational transcripts for securing a seat at Minnesota State.

International students must satisfy the university's admission requirements based on the course to which they are applying to & submit respective applications on time to secure a seat.

Given below are the admission requirements for UG courses:

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<!- [if !supportLists]->·      <!- [endif]->Submission of educational transcripts, diplomas & any other complementary certifications

<!- [if !supportLists]->·      <!- [endif]->Payment of application fee of around INR 1,300

<!- [if !supportLists]->·      <!- [endif]->Submission of valid SAT & ACT scores (optional)

<!- [if !supportLists]->·      <!- [endif]->Satisfy the language test scores given below:

Test

Minimum Score

TOEFL-iBT

61

IELTS

5.5

Duolingo English Test

95

Pearson Test of English

47

The admission requirements listed below are for PG student admissions:

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<!- [if !supportLists]->·     <!- [endif]->Academic credentials sent directly by the institution

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<!- [if !supportLists]->·     <!- [endif]->Minimum TOEFL-iBT score of around 61 or better

<!- [if !supportLists]->·     <!- [endif]->Good GRE score (for admission to select courses)

There are many scholarships for International students at MSU which includes Indian students itself. The two most popular ones are;

<!- [if !supportLists]->1-     <!- [endif]->International Maverick Scholarship.

To avail this scholarship an International student must:

• Maintain valid F-1 or J-1 immigration status
• Achieve a term GPA of 2.5 or a cumulative Minnesota State Mankato GPA of 3.0
• Successfully earn/complete a minimum of 12 credits each semester Complete 30 hours of volunteer service each academic year.

This scholarship is for all new under-grad students and the ones who maintain the aforesaid pointers from year 1 automatically get it renewed in consecutive years.

<!- [if !supportLists]->2-     <!- [endif]->Global Maverick scholarship.

To assist students from underrepresented countries, Global Education sponsors 20 scholarships for first-year F-1 students from target locations. Each scholarship is valued at $4,000 and awarded over 4 years of undergraduate study. Additionally, each recipient will receive personalized help in securing on-campus employment starting their first semester on-campus.

Except these there are also scholarships (ONE-TIME) awarded on past academics and referral scholarships too of 500$ that referrer and referee both will get.

The MBA tuition cost at Minnesota State University Mankato is USD 15,710 (INR 13.6 L), for both semesters 1 and 2 combined. The MBA has a duration of 2 years, and can be good value, with Business graduates placements rate being close to 98% for the Class of 2023.

The Business graduates were the recepients of job offers from a number of top companies in the US including: Amazon, Deloitte, KPMG and Target.

The Minnesota State University offers more than 200 options when it comes to undergraduate and postgraduate streams of studies. However, its majors in the following streams tend to attract international students more than some others, including: Business Administration, Computer Science, Health Sciences and Engineering. 

Some popular majors offered by the institute in such streams includes: 

• <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/usa/universities/minnesota-state-university/bachelor-of-science-bs-in-computer-engineering" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BS in Computer Engineering</a>
• BS in Finance
• MS in Data Science
• MS in Artificial Intelligence
• <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/usa/universities/minnesota-state-university/master-of-business-administration" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Master of Business Administration</a>

The Minnesota State University is considered among the best higher educational institutons in the region as evidenced by the fact that a major university ranking platform, ranks it #60 among all regional universities in the Midwest region.

The institute's courses are also rated highly, with its BBA course securing a nation-wide rank of #304 as part of the latest Shiksha Popularity Rankings, while its Business & Management courses rank #328.

As per data curated from an unofficial source, Mankato is considered relatively cheaper than other locations in Minnesota.

The cost of living is around 3% lower than the state average & around 7% lower than the country-level average.

The housing costs are nearly 22% cheaper than the US average & utilities are almost 6% less costly.

The estimated annual cost of living at student accommodation in Minnesota is around INR 12 L-INR 16 L, that is subject to vary, based on the standard of life, students opt for.