Minnesota State University, Mankato

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Minnesota State University, Mankato
Former names
Mankato Normal School (1868–1921)
Mankato State Teachers College (1921–1957)
Mankato State College (1957–1975)
Mankato State University (1975–1998)[1]
MottoBig Ideas. Real-world Thinking.[2]
TypePublic university[2][3]
Established1868; 156 years ago (1868)[2]
Parent institution
Minnesota State system[2]
AccreditationHLC
Endowment$54.1 million (2020)[4]
Budget$264 million (2019)[5]
PresidentEdward Inch[2]
ProvostDavid Hood[2]
Academic staff
750[6]
Administrative staff
1,250[6]
Students14,590[7] (fall 2022)
Undergraduates15,527
Postgraduates1,830
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Location
Mankato
,
Minnesota
,
United States[2]

44°08′49″N 93°59′53″W / 44.147°N 93.998°W / 44.147; -93.998
CampusMid-size city
303 acres (123 ha)
NewspaperThe Reporter
Colors  Purple
  Gold[8]
NicknameMavericks
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division II – NSIC
NCAA Division I - CCHA, WCHA
MascotStomper
Websitewww.mnsu.edu

Minnesota State University, Mankato (MNSU, MSU, or Minnesota State)[9][10] is a public university in Mankato, Minnesota, United States. It is Minnesota's second-largest university[11][12] and has over 145,000 living alumni worldwide.[6] Founded in 1868, it is the second-oldest member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system and is commonly referred to as the flagship institution.[3][13][14] It was established as the Second State Normal School in 1858[10] and officially opened as Mankato Normal School a decade later.[15][16] Minnesota State University, Mankato is a significant contributor to the local and state economies, adding $827 million annually.[17][18]

Across seven colleges and schools, Minnesota State offers over 130 undergraduate programs of study, over 80 master's programs, and 4 doctoral programs.[19] It hosts Minnesota's only nationally, regionally, and state accredited aviation program.[20][21] Students are served by 750 full-time faculty members, creating a 21:1 student-to-faculty ratio.[6]

In addition to the main campus, MNSU has two satellite campuses: one in the Twin Cities suburb Edina and one in Owatonna. Through the College of Extended Learning, it provides bachelor's degrees online and at the Normandale Partnership Center in Bloomington. In 2023, MNSU partnered with Saint Paul College to launch the Minnesota Polytechnic and Applied Learning Institute (MinnPoly), becoming Minnesota's first polytechnic institute.[22][23]

The Minnesota State Mavericks compete in 21 intercollegiate sports, most at the NCAA Division II level in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference.[9] Its men's and women's ice hockey teams compete at the Division I level, respectively in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA) and Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA).

  1. ^ "History of the University". mnsu.edu. Minnesota State University Mankato. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g "Fast Facts". About Minnesota State University. Minnesota State University, Mankato. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
  3. ^ a b Bies, Jessica (August 17, 2015). "Davenport: MSU excelling as flagship university". The Mankato Free Press website. The Mankato Free Press. Retrieved April 28, 2016.
  4. ^ As of June 30, 2020. U.S. and Canadian Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2020 Endowment Market Value and Change in Endowment Market Value from FY19 to FY20 (Report). National Association of College and University Business Officers and TIAA. February 19, 2021. Retrieved February 21, 2021.
  5. ^ "2019 Minnesota State Legislative Databook" (PDF). Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System website. Minnesota State System. Retrieved December 5, 2019.
  6. ^ a b c d "Fast Facts – About the University – About the University – Minnesota State University, Mankato". Mnsu.edu. Retrieved July 14, 2015.
  7. ^ "College Navigator - Minnesota State University-Mankato". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
  8. ^ "University Colors – Graphic Standards – Minnesota State University, Mankato". Retrieved July 16, 2018.
  9. ^ a b "History of the NSIC". Northern Sun Intercollegiate League. July 13, 2016. Retrieved August 25, 2016. Minnesota State, St. Cloud State and Minnesota Duluth left the league to join the North Central Conference but returned to the NSIC in 2008. University of Minnesota, Morris and Michigan Tech University were once part of the NSIC family as well.
  10. ^ a b Minnesota Laws First Legislature: An Act to Provide for the Establishment of State Normal Schools. Saint Paul: Minnesota State Legislative Reference Library. August 2, 1858. pp. 261–264. Retrieved August 7, 2018.
  11. ^ "FY2014 Operating Budget" (PDF). MnSCU. May 22, 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 12, 2013. Retrieved August 8, 2016.
  12. ^ "Minnesota State University overtakes St. Cloud as MnSCU enrollment continues decline". Mankato Free Press. Retrieved September 11, 2014.
  13. ^ "President Davenport responds to Free Press questions". Mankato Free Press. Retrieved July 22, 2015.
  14. ^ "Making a monetary mark: economic impact". Archived from the original on September 19, 2014. Retrieved July 22, 2015.
  15. ^ Thomas Zahn (December 25, 2009). "City of Mankato Historical Context Study: Mankato's University". City of Mankato. Mankato Heritage Preservation Commission. Retrieved August 7, 2018.
  16. ^ Minnesota State Laws 9th Legislature: An Act authorising the trustees of the village of Mankato to issue bonds for the purpose of aiding in the establishment of the Second State Normal School. Minnesota State Legislative Library. February 16, 1867. pp. 243–244. Retrieved August 7, 2018.
  17. ^ "Minnesota State University, Mankato Impact" (PDF). Minnesota State Impact. Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. Retrieved November 14, 2018.
  18. ^ "The Economic Impact of Minnesota State University, Mankato" (PDF). Amherst H. Wilder Research Foundation. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 26, 2016. Retrieved October 23, 2015.
  19. ^ "The Basic Stuff Student Handbook". Minnesota State University, Mankato. Archived from the original on August 17, 2000. Retrieved August 25, 2016.
  20. ^ "Accredited Programs". Aviation Accreditation Board International. AAB International. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
  21. ^ "Commercial Operators License Type - Flight School" (PDF). Office of Aeronautics. Minnesota Department of Transportation. Retrieved October 19, 2018. Northstar Aviation is an accredited flight school that partners with Minnesota State and provides flight support
  22. ^ "MinnPoly Institute Takes New Approach to Higher Education". www.saintpaul.edu. Retrieved February 11, 2023.
  23. ^ McShane, Michael. "MSU Mankato's MinnPoly Institute takes new approach to higher education". www.keyc.com. Retrieved February 11, 2023.