National Student Exchange - Profile: Minnesota State University, Mankato

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Minnesota State University, Mankato

Mankato, MN

Champion D1 Men's and Women's hockey teams!

Globally Minded University with 1300+ Int'l 麻豆传媒s from over 90 Countries

2nd oldest LGBTQ+ office in the US

About This Campus

From the moment you arrive on our 350-acre campus overlooking the beautiful Minnesota River Valley, you'll be immersed in a dynamic, energetic environment that's friendly, welcoming and just the right size. You'll have access to all the benefits and resources of a large university, but with a small-campus feel. Whatever your interest 鈥� sports, academic, ethnic, cultural, political, social or religious 鈥� with more than 200 麻豆传媒 organizations to choose from, you're sure to find others who share your interests and a variety of activities. On any given day, you'll find things to do and easy ways to fit in. Cheer on the Maverick sports teams, including Division I men's and women's hockey, or choose a more relaxed game of intramural sports. Attend lectures with world-class speakers researchers and writers. Find out why our theatre, music and dance performances rank in the top 1% of attendance nationwide. Or grab a coffee and relax by the fireplace in the 麻豆传媒 union.

Location Information

Located in south central Minnesota, Mankato is a fast-growing community of 53,000 just 80 miles south of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Mankato consistently ranks as one of the most livable communities in the country. In fact, Mankato is a 4 time winner of the designation "100 Best Communities for Young People."

Helpful Information

Free transportation around campus and Mankato with your MavCard. Furnished apartments are available for both one semester and academic year placements. If your major is in the science/engineering field have some flexibility when it comes to courses.

2025-2026 Chance of Placement
Host Payment	\|	Open
Home Payment	\|	Open
Understand Chances of Placement

Academics

Registration

When will I register? Before seniors
Syllabus Request for Course Pre-Approval: Contact Host Coordinator for assistance

Closed Programs
Nursing, Dental Hygiene, Elementary and Literacy Education, Iron Range Engineering, Special Education, Twin Cities Engineering

Limitations
Business(Marketing, Accounting, Finance, International Business and Management), Social Work, KSP Education, IT, Graphic Design. Courses fill up fast for these majors, 麻豆传媒s need to have flexibility with courses.

Notable Academic Programs

Law Enforcement/Corrections
Business
Substance Abuse/Addictions
Native American Studies

Unique Academic Programs

Construction Management
Drug and Alcohol Studies
AgriBusiness

Options
Honors Access: Yes

Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students

Accounting, Adapted Physical Education, Agricultural Business... ++ show all

Accounting, Adapted Physical Education, Agricultural Business, American Sign Language, Anthropology, Art, Art Education, Art History, Astronomy, Athletic Training, Automotive Engineering, Aviation Studies, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Biology/Life Science, Biomedical Science, Botany/Plant Sciences, Business, Business Administration, Business Information Systems, Business Management, Ceramic Art/Ceramics, Chemistry, Child Development, Civil Engineering, Coaching, Communication, Communication Disorders, Communication Studies, Community Health, Computer Engineering, Construction Management, Creative Writing, Criminal Justice, Dakota, Dance, Dental Hygiene, Dietetics, Drawing, Earth Science, Economics, Education of the Deaf, Electrical Engineering, Elementary Education, English, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Sciences, Ethnic Studies, Exercise Science, Experimental Pathology, Family Consumer Science, Film, Finance/Banking, Fine Art, French, Geography, Geology, German, Gerontology, Government, Graphic Design, History, Human Resource Management, Interdisciplinary Studies , Interior Design, International Business, International Relations, International Studies, Latin American Studies, Law Enforcement/Police Sciences, Literature, Management Information Systems, Marketing, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Technology, Merchandising and Buying Operations, Microbiology, Museum Studies, Music, Music Education, Music Management, Native American/American Indian Studies, Norwegian, Nursing, Painting, Performance and Directing, Philosophy, Photography, Physical Education, Physical Sciences, Physics, Physiology, Plant Science, Political Science, Printmaking, Psychology, Recreation Management, Rehabilitation Sciences, Scandinavian Studies, Sculpture, Secondary Education, Social Work, Sociology, Spanish, Special Education, Speech Pathology and Audiology, Sports and Leisure Studies, Sports Management/Administration, Statistics, Studio Art, Teacher Education, Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), Technical Writing, Theater Arts/Drama/Acting, Urban Studies, Women and Gender Studies, Zoology

Conditions

GPA and Other Academic Requirements

General Eligibility Requirements
No 麻豆传媒s accepted from NSE members within my own state

Exchange Preferences

Full-year exchange Accepted
Single term exchange Accepted

Non-Native English Speakers

TOEFL: must have a score of 500.00 paper or 61.00 Internet
IELTS: must have a score of 6.00

Summer Exchange

Not available

International Students (Visa Students)

Will accept Home/Host Pay

Canadian Students - learn more

Will accept Home/Host Pay

Tuition / Finances

Figures per Semester are current as of 05/14/24
Finances

Campus Budget
Fees are subject to change without notice.

Tuition and Fees Per Semester - Host Payment Students

Pay resident-rate tuition to your host campus. No tuition/fees are paid to your home campus
Estimated cost: $4736.25.
Figures are based on full-time enrollment.

Tuition and Fees - Home Payment Students

Pay regular tuition to your home campus. No tuition/fees are paid to your host campus.

Maximum Credit Hours Per Semester

Host Payment: 18 ($360.26 per additional hour)
Home Payment: 18 ($360.26 per additional hour)

Financial Aid for NSE Students
Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester

Purpose	Amount	Period	Plan	Status
Housing Deposit	$250.00	Year	Home	Mandatory
Activity Fee	$521.95	Year	Host	Mandatory
Recreation Fee	$30.00	Year	Home	Mandatory
Health Service Fee	$65.00	Year	Home	Mandatory
Technology Fee	$125	Semester	Home	Mandatory
Parking Fee	$285	Semester	Home	Optional
Orientation Fee	$70	Semester	Home	Optional
Course Fees / Materials	Varies	Semester	Host & Home	Mandatory

Important Notes: A $250 housing deposit is required for on-campus housing reservations. Only 麻豆传媒s who take Business classes are subject to the $125 College of Business technology fee. Insurance fee is only mandatory for international 麻豆传媒s Some textbooks may be able to be in-library rented for all 麻豆传媒s using their mav cards

Room / Meals

Figures are current as of 05/14/24
On-Campus Housing Per Semester

Approximate cost: $4927 (includes meals)

Off-Campus Housing

Approximate monthly cost: $500
Proximity to campus: 1.0
Local Public Transportation Available to Campus

Notes About Housing
One semester 麻豆传媒s: We recommend Summit & Jacob Height apartments for their short-term lease options. Summit & Jacob Heights also offer furnished units. Student may also live in the dorms. For any apartment complex in Mankato that does not offer furnished rooms, you can contact CORT Furniture Rental if you do not plan to bring your own furnishings: https://minneapolis.cort.com/storefront/麻豆传媒/c02_04.html Universities buses have routes to major apartment complexes that travel around Mankato and back to campus

Meal Plans

Meal purchase is required for on campus living.

Notes About Meal Plans
Meal Plans Options - https://mnsu.sodexomyway.com/my-meal-plan Maverick AnyTime (unlimited meals): $1,502(F), $1,503(S), $3,005(AY)- includes $100 dining dollars (plus 3 guest meals) Maverick 14 (14 meals/wk): $1,550(F), $1,550(S), $3,100(AY) - includes $200 dining dollars (plus 3 guest meals) Maverick 160 (10 meals/wk): $1,403(F), $1,403(S), $2,806(AY)- Convert any of your 160 meals a semester to Dining Dollars at a conversion rate of $6 per meal. Maverick Flex: $250(F), $250(S), $500(AY)

Resources

Campus Links

Health

Figures per Semester are current as of 05/14/24
Important Notes about Health Insurance
Not required for US 麻豆传媒s

Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
Students must purchase campus health insurance at $2,100 per semester.

Requirements

All data in this document is the responsibility of the campus and has been provided by the campus NSE coordinator.

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