Mankato is a city in Minnesota and it is the county seat of Blue Earth county. Its population is 62,889. There are 5 colleges near Mankato, Minnesota - 2 public and 3 private schools. 3 colleges are located in the city limit and 2 colleges are in 30 miles from Mankato. All schools provide undergraduate programs and 3 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 21,685 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $26,129 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 68.89% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,150.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany Lutheran College In Mankato |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$31,360 | $10,815 | 899 | 12 to 1 |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato In Mankato |
Public four-years |
$18,942 ($9,572) | $19,989 ($10,449) | 15,271 | 21 to 1 |
| South Central College 3.5 miles from Mankato |
Public 2-4 years |
$6,146 | Not Offered | 2,731 | 16 to 1 |
| Gustavus Adolphus College 10.5 miles from Mankato |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$56,076 | Not Offered | 1,906 | 12 to 1 |
| Martin Luther College 26.2 miles from Mankato |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$18,120 | $6,300 | 878 | 10 to 1 |
