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The real 4-year cost of Minnesota State University-Mankato
Over the 15 years from 2008 to 2023, published tuition and required fees at Minnesota State University-Mankato went from $6,263 to $9,490, an average of 2.5% a year.
2008–2027: history and projection
If you pay full sticker
Projected tuition + fees, entering fall 2026.
| Year 1 | $10,231 |
| Year 2 | $10,490 |
| Year 3 | $10,757 |
| Year 4 | $11,030 |
| 4-year total | $42,508 |
Two aid scenarios
4-year out-of-pocket total.
- $10,000/yr flat scholarship
- $2,508
- Flat aid doesn't grow, so it covers less each year.
- 50%-of-tuition scholarship
- $23,794
- Percentage aid keeps pace with tuition.
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