Minnesota State University Mankato

Minnesota State University Mankato requires a minimum of 120 credits to complete a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at Minnesota State University Mankato, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. Minnesota State University Mankato accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit. Additionally, Minnesota State University Mankato has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 51% of students who start college at Minnesota State University Mankato finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

Minnesota State University Mankato offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program		X
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted			Unknown
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: Minnesota State University Mankato may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Do I Have To Take At Minnesota State University Mankato?

Minnesota State University Mankato has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Minnesota State University Mankato directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Minnesota State University Mankato

When choosing a major, Minnesota State University Mankato students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Minnesota State University Mankato.

Student Designed Majors

Minnesota State University Mankato allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.

Senior Projects

Minnesota State University Mankato does not require students to complete a senior project.

Double Majoring at Minnesota State University Mankato

Minnesota State University Mankato offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may require more work but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota State University Mankato

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Does Minnesota State University Mankato Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ Minnesota State University Mankato offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Minnesota State University Mankato Have An Online Program?

✅ Minnesota State University Mankato has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Minnesota State University Mankato Offer Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Minnesota State University Mankato offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Minnesota State University Mankato Have An Honors Program?

✅ Minnesota State University Mankato offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, but does not offer a Freshman Honors College. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Minnesota State University Mankato.

Does Minnesota State University Mankato Require Internships?

❌ Minnesota State University Mankato studets are not required to complete an internship.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About Minnesota State University Mankato

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Minnesota State University Mankato Library

The main library on campus is the Memorial Library and there are no other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Minnesota State University Mankato

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

Minnesota State University Mankato does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Minnesota State University Mankato have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every university. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Minnesota State University Mankato has an Army ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Minnesota State University Mankato include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

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