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 – sports, academic, ethnic, cultural, political, social or religious – with more than 200 student 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 student 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.
Figures do not include costs you will incur for course specific enrollment (e.g., laboratory courses, student teaching, studio art)
See below for credit hour restrictions and/or miscellaneous fees applicable to Home Payment students.
Maximum Credit Hours Per Semester
Home Payment: 18 ($332 per additional hour)
Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester
Figures are current as of 12/21/20.
Purpose
Amount
Period
Plan
Status
Housing Deposit
$250.00
Year
Plan B
Mandatory
Activity Fee
$521.95
Year
Plan A
Mandatory
Recreation Fee
$30.00
Year
Plan B
Mandatory
Health Service Fee
$65.00
Year
Plan B
Mandatory
Technology Fee
$125
Semester
Plan B
Mandatory
Parking Fee
$280
Semester
Plan B
Optional
Orientation Fee
$70
Semester
Plan B
Optional
Important Notes: A $250 housing deposit is required for on-campus housing reservations.
Only students who take Business classes are subject to the $125 College of Business technology fee.
NSE students who make ON-CAMPUS housing reservations can order a $70 "Welcome Package" from the Kearney International Center that provides basic sheets, blanket, pillow, towel, short-term toiletries and a small food bag upon arrival: http://www.mnsu.edu/international/arriving.html
Some textbooks may be able to be in-library rented for all students using their mav cards
Financial Aid
Home Payment
For eligible Home Payment students, aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.
Canada
Regardless of Payment Plan, students exchanging to or from Canada, apply for financial aid at their home campus.
Room / Meals
Figures are current as of 12/21/20
On-Campus Housing Per Semester
17% living on campus
Double: $4927 (includes meals)
Per semester unless otherwise noted
On campus living encouraged
Off-Campus Housing
Approximate monthly cost: $500
Proximity to campus: 1.0
Local Public Transportation Available to Campus
Notes About Housing One semester students: We recommend Briargate Apartments, and Summit & Jacob Heights for their short-term lease options. Summit & Jacob Heights also offer furnished units.
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/student/c02_04.html
Universities buses have routes to major apartment complexes that travel around Mankato and back to campus
Meal Plans Per Semester
Meal purchase is required for on campus living.
$250 declining balance plan.
$1326 per semester for 10 meals per week.
$1508 per semester for 14 meals per week.
$1459 per semester for 21 meals per week.
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)
Health Ins.
Fees - Per Semester
Figures are current as of 12/21/20.
Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance Students must purchase campus health insurance at $1,050 per semester.
All data in this document is the
responsibility of the campus and has beenprovided by the campus NSE coordinator.
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