Bethany Lutheran College

700 Luther Drive | Mankato, MN 56001 | 507.386.530

Private, residential, Christian, coeducational, liberal arts college founded in 1927, owned and operated by the Evangelical Lutheran Synod.

Gustavus Adolphus College

800 West College Avenue | St. Peter, MN 56082-1498 | 507.933.8000

Nationally-recognized, private, co-educational, church-related liberal arts college. Host of annual Nobel Conferences since 1965.  The Nobel Conference is the first formal lecture program in the world (outside of Sweden and Norway) to have the official authorization of The Nobel  Foundation, Stockholm. 

Minnesota State University, Mankato

122 Taylor Center | Mankato, MN 56001 | 507.389.1822

Comprehensive four-year university founded in 1868 and third largest higher education institution in Minnesota. More than 15,000 students including nearly 500 international students from 66 countries. Offering bachelor's, master's, associate, and specialist degrees; undergraduate and graduate certificates; applied doctorates.

Rasmussen College

130 Saint Andrews Drive | Mankato, MN 56001 | 507.625.6556

Private, two- and four-year degree-granting college for business and professional careers. Offering bachelors and associate degrees, and diplomas. Programs include accounting, allied health, business, nursing, and technology & information. The college moved to a brand new campus in 2008.

South Central College

1920 Lee Boulevard | North Mankato, MN 56003 | 507.389.7200

Community and technical college with campuses in Mankato and Faribault.  Offering two-year degrees, diplomas, and certificates.  Programs in liberal arts and sciences, business, construction technology, health care, industrial technology, and management.

Cosmetology Training Center

1701 Adams Street, Mankato, MN 56001 | 507.345.4033

Teaching creative cosmetology skills -through thorough textbook theory, direct instruction and hands-on client experience. Also emphasizing business management skills and personal development.