Minnesota State University, Mankato promotes learning through effective undergraduate and graduate teaching, scholarship, and research in service to the state, the region and the global community.
Megan Heutmaker ● (651) 491-1122 ● megan.heutmaker@mnsu.edu
Location: Mankato, MN
Website: www.mnsu.edu
Virtual Information Sessions: www.uwsuper.edu/visit
Virtual Tours: www.uwsuper.edu/admissions/tour/virtual-visits.cfm
Number of Students: 15,000
Student to Faculty Ratio: 20:1
Percentage of Students Who Identify As Native: 1%
Percentage of Staff Who Identify As Native: 1%
Graduation Rate For Native Students: 42.9%
Admission Requirements
Submit a Minnesota State Mankato Application
Submit a $20 non-refundable Application Processing Fee
Request that an official High School Transcript with an optional ACT score be sent to the Office of Admissions
Native Financial Aid Opportunities Offered by the School
Andreas American Indian Student Scholarship
Dakota Language Scholarship
Indigenous Language and Education Scholarship
Diploma
Certificate ✓
Associate's ✓
Bachelor's ✓
Master's ✓
Doctorate ✓
On-Campus Native Specific Housing
On-Campus Family Housing ✓
On-Campus Sober Housing ✓
On-Campus Childcare ✓
Support Person For Native Students ✓
Elder-In-Residence ✓
Native American Tuition Waiver
Native Greek Organizations
Arts & Entertainment Degrees
Art
Art History
Art Teaching
Athletic Coaching
Communication Arts and Literature - Education
Communication and Composition
Communication Studies
Creative Writing
Dance
Dance Education K-12
Dance Private Studio Teaching
Dance Therapy
English Literature
English Writing Studies
Film Studies
Film and Media Studies
Graphic Design
Leisure Planning Management
Literature and Composition
Mass Communication
Mass Media
Music
Music Education Instrumental General Music K-12
Music Education Vocal General Music K-12
Music and Entertainment Industries
Music Industry
Music Industry - Songwriting and Audio Production
Music Performance
Recreation
Sport Management
Teaching Writing
Theatre Arts
Theatre Arts Acting
Theatre Arts Design Technology
Theatre Arts Musical Theatre
Theatre & Dance
Therapeutic Recreation
Native Degrees
American Indigenous Studies
Native Language(s) Taught
Dakota
Ojibwe
Native Classes
American Indian Leaders
American Indian Women
American Indians in Film
American Indians of Minnesota
Behaving Like Relatives
Indigenous Education
Indigenous Peoples and Environmental Struggles
Introduction to American Indigenous Studies
Elementary Dakota I
Elementary Dakota II
Elementary Ojibwe I
Elementary Ojibwe II
Intermediate Dakota I
Intermediate Dakota II
Introduction to Tribal Sovereignty
Museum Science and Presentation
Native America to 1900
Native America 1900 to Present
Oral Traditions
The Sacred Landscape
Native Supports Offered
American Indian Affairs
Native Student Organizations
Amerian Indian Night
Native American Student Association
Owaci Okdakiciye
Native Events
Indigenous Peoples Day
Mahkato Wacipi
Native Preparation Programs
None
Native High School Programming
American Indian Summer Camp
How Is The School Involved With The Local Native Community?
Very involved in the Mahkato Wacipi and Indigenous Peoples Day committee.