Colleges · Mankato
Colleges in Mankato, MN
Mankato is home to 2 colleges with about 13,090 students on campus. The largest is Minnesota State University-Mankato, the most selective Bethany Lutheran College (admits 39%). 2 more colleges are within 15 miles.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard & IPEDSColleges
2degree-granting, in Mankato
Students on campus
13,090fall enrollment, not counting online-only
Largest
Minnesota State University-Mankato12,325 on campus
Most selective
Bethany Lutheran Collegeadmits 39% of applicants
Lowest net price
Minnesota State University-Mankato$19,139 a year after aid
Every college
All 2 colleges in Mankato
University or collegeCommunity collegeBigger dot = more students on campus
Net price is the average a year after grants for families on federal aid; earnings are the median 10 years after starting. Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS (Scorecard 06/10/2026 · IPEDS 2024 · fall 2023).
Within reach
Other colleges near Mankato
3 more colleges are within 30 miles of Mankato.
South Central CollegeCommunity college · Public · North Mankato3.6 mi1,762 studentsGustavus Adolphus CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · St. Peter10.5 mi1,951 studentsMartin Luther CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · New Ulm26.3 mi618 students
Straight-line distance from the center of Mankato. Degree-granting colleges with students on campus.