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Minnesota State University-Mankato

About

Minnesota State University, Mankato is a four-year public university located in south-central Minnesota. Known for pairing big ideas with real-world thinking and practice, the university serves more than 15,000 students, including over 1,300 international students from more than 90 countries.

The College of Education will prepare you to create welcoming and supportive learning environments that help all students succeed. Choose from undergraduate programs in elementary education, special education, kindergarten– grade 12 and secondary education—available to students after completing two years of college—as well as a wide range of graduate programs.

  • College or University
  • Mankato

Institution Links

  • Admissions
  • Financial Aid Office
  • Online Application

Awards and Achievements

  • In 2021, MSU was named the Best “Hidden Gem” in the Midwest by College Gazette and #17 among top public schools in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report.
  • Teacher education students have received over 144 scholarships, with an average award amount of $3,231 annually.
  • Supervisors have rated teacher education students 3.62 out of 4 over the past four years for effectively teaching their licensure subject area.
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Programs

Community College Pathways

B.S. in Elementary Education (Transfer Pathway)

  • 48 months

    Program Duration

  • Pre-Test Required

    No

Relevant Links

Program Info

What’s a Transfer Pathway?
It’s a partnership between Minnesota community colleges and Minnesota State University, Mankato. If you complete a specific associate degree at your community college, the Pathway helps you finish the last two years of a matching bachelor’s degree at Minnesota State Mankato—without losing time or credits.

Thinking about transferring?
Be sure to meet with an advisor at your college to see if a Transfer Pathway is the right fit for your goals.

Learn more about Transfer Pathways

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Application Fee & Annual Tuition

  • $9,571

    In State Tuition

  • $18,942

    Out of State Tuition

  • $20

    Application Fee

Ways to Lower Your Costs

Students at Minnesota State University-Mankato have reduced the cost of their program using these methods. Check with Minnesota State University-Mankato to see if you can, too!

Amount
Description

Varies

Grants, Stipends, Scholarships

Grants and scholarships vary based on need and availability. For more information, please visit: https://mnsu.edu/scholarshipfinder.

The Grow Your Own Grant is available for students pursuing elementary education. Be sure to discuss this financial opportunity with your school administrator. After you’ve made contact, please email teri.preisler.3@mnsu.edu for help with the next steps.

$1,450- $5,800

Work Study, Working While Still Enrolled

Work-study opportunities are available in Handshake on the University website. The average work-study award at MSU is between $1,450- $5,800. 

For more information visit:Financial Aid Office

Certifications

Elementary Education (Grades K-6)

Program Overview

Get Started

Dig deeper. Visit Minnesota State University-Mankato's website to learn more and apply.